Admissions Officer (Multiple Vacancies

The Office of Graduate and Undergraduate Admissions at Rutgers University-Newark leads the recruitment, evaluation, and enrollment of prospective students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Through strategic outreach, holistic application review, student-centered communications, and cross-campus collaboration, the office works to build a diverse and academically successful incoming class while advancing Rutgers-Newark's mission of access, opportunity, and student success.

Rutgers University-Newark, an urban public research anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise, is seeking an Admissions Officer. Reporting to the Director of Recruitment and Outreach, the Admissions Officer promotes the University's mission by empowering prospective students, families, and educators with the information and tools needed to understand and navigate the college admissions process at Rutgers University-Newark.

The Admissions Officer will primarily work with first-year students, they will be cross trained to work with, recruit, and enroll transfer students as well. This position involves frequent evening and weekend hours. The Admissions Officer must have regular access to and use of a personal vehicle, as travel is required.

• Develops and implement strategic recruitment efforts, application and selection processes for undergraduate students to achieve the general university enrollment goals, as well as goals related to specific schools, colleges, departments, and applicant types.
• Provides exceptional service to prospective students, their families, and other constituencies and public speaking is a frequently used and required skill.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with all colleagues through regular and planned communication and/or meetings so that information and updates are passed on accurately and timely to those who require it.
• Manage other duties as assigned, demonstrate their capability to learn new information, understand it, and implement it to be effective in the position.

Minimum Salary

Mid Range Salary

Maximum Salary

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Full Time

Standard Hours

37.50

Day

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. (Approval not required)

URA-AFT Administrative

People Soft

Staff - 12 month

ABP

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience that demonstrates skills in higher education admission counseling. Requires good communication skills and computer literacy skills in industry standard software. Master’s degree in a related field can be substituted for experience.
• A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are required to perform the duties of this position.

• Proficiency in Salesforce, Perceptive Content, Marketing Cloud and data reporting and analytics
• Successful application with geo-market research and enrollment planning tools as well as multiple computer software and website applications is critical.
• Excellent communication skills are essential. Admissions Officer…