Graduate Admission Specialist - DCFMA

Position Information Position Title

Graduate Admission Specialist - DCFMA

Regular

SA91324

full-time 40 hours weekly

Exempt

$70,304-$73,000

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors.

The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Under the direction of the Dean and Director of Dodge Admission, the Graduate Admission Specialist participates in the entire graduate admissions process for Dodge College of Film and Media Arts (DCFMA). This position will support the creation and implementation of recruitment strategies for our graduate programs and participate in graduate recruitment events for Dodge College graduate programs. This includes recruitment of domestic and international students.

Other duties include application updates, coordinating processes for reading and reviewing applications, maintaining and analyzing reports, communicating regularly with our graduate admission office, and updating program and admission information on the website. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Work with the Director of Dodge College Admission in the development and implementation of recruitment plans and strategies that align with the Dean’s goals.
• Recommend and develop new approaches to attracting the most competitive candidates to the university and advise on the recruitment of talented students.
• Manage the application review process: allocate files to faculty, track reviewers’ progress, provide training and troubleshooting assistance as needed.
• Assist with the review of applicant files.
• Manage applicant interview process for all graduate programs including faculty interview schedules and tours.
• Collect and analyze recruitment and admissions data, presenting it to the Director of Admission and Deans.
• Oversee and manage the admitted student outreach and communications efforts including graduate visit opportunities.
• Coordinate and participate in off-campus recruiting events (domestic and international) including college fairs, workshops, panels, and assist with creating travel budgets.
• Some travel and weekend work hours are required for recruitment events.
• Schedule meetings with prospective students to provide information regarding our programs, application process and procedures.
• Research and evaluate the demographic and academic characteristics of similar graduate film programs, to create an annual recruitment outreach plan and develop a market analysis.
• Collaborate with Director of Dodge College Admission and Director of Communications to create a strategic marketing plan to achieve recruitment goals.
• Serve as a liaison to Graduate Admissions Office including attending monthly meetings and weekly communication.
• Manage special projects assigned by Director of Admission

• Manage all email, phone calls, and walk-ins regarding graduate admission.
• Supervise graduate admission student staff including recruiting, hiring, training, and scheduling.
• Oversee the graduate team’s proper usage of communications software “Unibuddy.”
• Coordinate and schedule in-person and virtual graduate tours for Dodge College.
• Assist…