Associate Director, Undergraduate Admissions

Associate Director, Undergraduate Admissions

Binghamton University is a premier publicR1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character
-shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life
-promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service;
Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job
-it isabout having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge,and community-engaged research, teaching and service,exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

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Title:

Staff Associate (SL-4)

Binghamton University seeks an experienced professional for the position of Associate Director for Undergraduate Admissions. This individual will be committed to data-driven recruitment strategies and will help to oversee first year and transfer recruitment for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, including but not limited to:

• Maintaining, evaluating and developing best practices for admissions policies and procedures throughout the application cycle
• Providing information, supervision, training, and guidance to territory managers and recruitment staff
• Establishing recruitment goals
• Developing a strategy to help reach enrollment targets from recruitment through enrollment

The Associate Director will:

• Assist the Director of Recruitment in establishing recruitment goals and building and maintaining a portfolio of contacts in strategically identified markets
• Work with the Director of Recruitment to develop, shape, implement, and communicate the comprehensive strategy for the University's undergraduate admissions initiatives
• Track inquiries, applications, and deposits in all territories and develop strategies and initiatives to increase applications in key markets and identify and break into new markets
• Develop and implement data-driven recruitment strategies to maximize impact in existing markets and to identify most promising new markets
• Develop a travel strategy, managing a travel budget and measuring return-on-investment
• Oversee application review and successful adherence to timelines for releasing decisions
• Develop and execute communication plans tailored to prospective students and families
• Effectively present to large groups of prospective students and families
• Travel to key markets as needed
• Assess current activities and make recommendations to the Director of Recruitment regarding the value of all recruitment and yield activities
• Maintain awareness of new trends, opportunities and creative strategies
• Supervise recruitment staff and territory managers by providing training, guidance, and performance oversight
• Maintain and develop relationships with key offices on campus
• Serve on appropriate committees and task forces…