Assistant Director Undergraduate International Admissions

Assistant Director of International Undergraduate Admissions - Enrollment Management

International Undergraduate Admissions

Who we are:

The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university situated on the coast of southern New England. It’s a diverse and vibrant community of more than 8,800 students with campuses around the country and around the world. Within its five colleges, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across the liberal arts and sciences, fine arts, business, engineering, public safety and public service. More than 100 academic programs are offered, all grounded in a long-standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning.

Reporting to the Director of Recruitment, the Assistant Director of Admissions will manage a travel territory, create a travel schedule, and attend college fairs and high school visits both in person and virtually representing the university. The individual will be responsible for application review and follow up efforts. In addition, work on-campus recruitment events and daily information sessions.

You are:

• Committed to enrolling and retaining a diverse student body

You will:

• Assist in the identification, recruitment, and enrollment of prospective students from a geographic territory
• Conduct enthusiastic on-campus, off-campus and virtual information sessions while working special recruitment events throughout the year
• Represent the University of New Haven at college fairs, college nights and virtual programs throughout the year
• Provide admission counseling to prospective students and be responsible for day-to-day communication with students in person, via telephone, zoom, text or email
• Be responsible for carrying out aspects of the admission and recruitment process including, but not limited to, planning and executing fall and spring recruitment travel
• Coordinate time-sensitive application workflow and process applications, including the evaluation of candidates for admissions, utilizing university guidelines to determine admissibility of students and ensuring that accepted students receive appropriate communication
• Counsel prospective students, parents and guidance professionals throughout the college application and selection process
• Perform other duties as assigned and necessary in order to meet the mission of the University and the school’s enrollment goals

You need:

• A Bachelor's degree is required; Master’s Degree preferred
• The ability to represent the University of New Haven in a variety of situations and be able to competently interact with a diverse population of prospective students, faculty and staff
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills
• A high level of technical skills and proficiency in Microsoft suite of products required
• The ability to travel on behalf of the University representing the school at various recruitment events
• A valid driver's license
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required for the travel component of the position
• The ability to work evening and weekends, as needed

What’s In It for You:

• Health & Welfare Programs: Employees and their eligible family members, including spouses and dependent are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Programs.
• Wellness & Fitness: On-campus Recreation and Fitness Center for employees and families; Employee Assistant Program
• Commitment to Educational Excellence: Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents; Tuition exchange opportunities
• Employee Discounts on products, services and educational opportunities
• Work/Life Benefits: Generous paid time off programs; progressive paid holiday schedule (including holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s); 4 weeks of parental paid leave; flexible work schedules including summer hours where applicable