Associate Director of Admissions

Position: Associate Director of Admissions - Norwich University
Job Description:

Fulfills the mission of Norwich University by taking a lead role in coordinating and overseeing the recruitment of international students and students living abroad through the development of enrollment initiatives.

Essential Functions

* Recruits, interviews, and reviews prospective students for admission and scholarship.

* Includes degree-seeking and non-degree-seeking applicants and international students as well as U.S. citizens living abroad.

* Makes decisions on application files.

* Application management to include gathering information for incomplete files, preparing completed applications, making decisions on student applicants, and cultivating applicants from a specific geographic location.

* Ensures that all visiting students and families have a pleasant and informative visit to campus by supporting the success of various student-visit programs through conducting information sessions, campus tours, one-on-one interviews, virtual webinars and meetings, and collaborating with a wide variety of departments and offices across campus.

* Works with the Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management and other senior officers to develop effective communication with international community groups.

* Develops and manages recruitment initiatives from inquiry to enrollment for assigned markets.

* Assists the Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management with identifying new target populations of diverse students.

* Meets with the appropriate faculty members to discuss enrollment goals and initiatives for international student populations.

* Serves on appropriate departmental and institutional committees.

* Counsels and advises students about financial aid eligibility, financial aid application procedures, aid programs, costs, and indebtedness.

* Confers regularly with the Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management and members of the university community to plan, coordinate, and participate in activities, exchange information, resolve problems, and promote a campus-wide awareness of enrollment activities-especially those related to international students.

* Tracks and reports on national and international trends related to international student populations.

* Represents the University at on and off-campus events, including open houses, regional events, academic showcases, and strategic high school visits. May include international travel.

* Cooperates in long-term and short-term tasks that further the mission of Norwich University.

Other Functions

* Maintains confidentiality of sensitive or private information.

* Communicates with employees, students, and others in a respectful and clear manner.

* Serves on University committees, councils, work groups or other designated bodies as assigned.

* Achieves, maintains proficiency in, and utilizes computers, telephones, and other job-related equipment, including related systems and software.

* Speaks, reads and writes in English.

* Communicates by telephone, email, letter, in person, or other means or device.

* Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree required. Progression toward an advanced degree is desirable.

* 3 years of international admission and recruiting experience.

* 1 year of experience serving as a Designated School Official (DSO) through the Student & Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).

* An understanding of and sensitivity to multicultural and diversity issues.

* Comprehensive knowledge of Admissions operations.

* Comprehensive understanding of the goals and objectives of a small, private liberal arts educational institution.

* A valid passport is required.

* A valid driver's license is required

* Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook); experience with Banner and Slate preferred

* Experience with computerized information systems and operating systems, including Windows. Familiarity with data network processes.

* Able to sit, squat, reach, push, pull, and manipulate related equipment; lift 20 pounds; travel outdoors to various parts of the campus

* Schedule will include some evening or weekend hours

* Travel as needed (public or private transportation)

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