Associate Director Of Admissions - Regional Recruitment

Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Associate Director of Admissions - Regional Recruitment
Posting Number
S00409
Position Type
Full Time
Hours/Schedule
Standard Utica University business hours: 8:00am -5:00pm Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Campus
Date Position Available
06/01/2023
Posted Salary
$70,000
FLSA Status
Exempt
Benefits Eligible
Yes
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All Benefits
Position Summary Information
Position Summary
The Associate Director of Admissions, located in Long Island, NY will manage portions of the recruitment and admissions functions of the University. The incumbent is responsible for the implementation of effective recruitment and marketing strategies for all special populations that they oversee. The position will effectively identify viable market segments and promote the University's mission and vision to prospective students and external entities through communications, activities and events. This position will be charged to develop trusting relationships with prospective students, key external constituents, and key external personnel including but not limited to High Schools and Community Colleges.
This position is remotely based and the incumbent must live in the Long Island area.
Location
Remote Position
Application Deadline
*Full consideration by*:
Open Until Filled
Yes
Major Responsibilities

• Develop trusting relationships with prospective students, key external constituents, and key external personnel.
• Manage recruitment staff including; assignment of recruitment territories, monitoring of counselors recruitment effectiveness and providing feedback and adjustments as needed, budget oversight for recruitment, delegating projects, and approving expenses, recruitment plans, etc. All while carrying out the recruitment plan for this team.
• Develop Admissions recruitment team through professional development and guide the team in a positive direction.
• Direct and provide effective and superior customer service to students, families and school counselors.
• Represent the University at college fairs, high school visits, and other recruitment and yield events.
• Assist with the development of the comprehensive student recruitment plan and strategy.
• Evaluate applicants for admission
• Conduct Admissions and Financial Aid presentations as directed.
• Maintain effective interpersonal and departmental communications to assist in the recruitment of new students. Work specifically with Student Financial Services to assist students and their families with the financial aid application process.
• Provide exemplary customer service and follow-up.
• Ability to communicate effectively. Excellent writing and oral skills are essential.
• Provide regular reports to management on the status of recruitment and the current enrollment of each segment of recruitment and enrollment responsibility.
• Overnight travel is required.
• Documentation of all contacts in CRM is required.
• Take an active role in the development of the department's strategic and operational plans as required by department leadership. Work closely with department supervisor to develop and implement operational goals that support departmental success.
• Responsible for working with supervisor and other team members to achieve successful results on all established individual and departmental goals and key performance indicators.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Driving Responsibilities
Possession of a valid U.S. driver's license. License must meet insurance company rules and regulations for driving underwriting criteria. Must maintain a clean driving record as defined by the University's insurance carrier guidelines.
Travel
Frequent travel is required
Supervises
This position may supervise one or more of the following: Admission Counselor(s), Assistant Director(s) of Admission, Senior Assistant Director(s) of Admission.
Education & Experience Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred.
• Three years of Admissions recruitment or related experience needed.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with Ellucian/SCT Banner or similar student information system preferred.
*Experience with Slate a plus
Minimum Skills/Abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively. Excellent writing and oral communication skills are essential.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective and collaborative professional relationships.
• A strong commitment to diversity and work continually to enhance diversity of our students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to this creatively and strategically.
• Understanding of and commitment to Utica University's vision, mission and values.
• Must be able to work independently, be attentive to details, manage multiple tasks, maintain confidential information and meet deadlines.
Applicant Documents Instructions
All positions at Utica University support the University's mission and values in part by being active members of an inclusive environment. Please describe in your diversity statement how you would see yourself incorporating this into this role.
In line with the University's Affirmative Action Policy, there is no requirement or expectation that a candidate disclose their identity or membership in any protected class or group, either in the diversity statement or in other application documents submitted to the search committee. For additional information on what to provide in your diversity statement please reference the diversity statement guide at the following link: https://www.utica.edu/hr/media/Diversity_Statement_Guide.pdf
Additional information
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
EEO/AA Statement
Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the
diversity of its workforce. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex,
pregnancy, ethnic or national origin, religion, marital status, age, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status,
disability, citizenship status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence
victim status, or protected status under applicable local, state, or
federal law.
Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community
Our community of students, faculty and staff reflect a diversity of experiences, opinions, and cultural backgrounds shaped by biology, society, history, and choice. Our community includes members who are diverse by virtue of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religious and/or spiritual affiliations, and socio-economic status, as well as the number of other ways in which who we are influences how we see the world. Furthermore, we value and celebrate diversity, and this results in a commitment to multiculturalism. We believe that within the community of human persons, all cultures, perspectives, and beliefs about faith, ideals, taste and lifestyles are of equal value. Our diversity deepens our commitment to nurture a multicultural environment in which we engage with others and blend perspectives, to learn about diverse cultures, to explore who we are and where we come from and to accept one another without prejudice. The Utica University Mission and Values Statement includes a commitment to fostering diversity in perspective, background, and experience within an environment that is dedicated to the freedom of expression and the open sharing of ideas.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Located in the heart of central New York, Utica University is a comprehensive,
independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for
college study to veterans returning from the second world war. More than
seventy years since veterans returned from WWII, this tradition of serving
veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica, and we are proud to
welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and
professional staff.