Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions

Responsibilities

• Assist in the identification, recruitment and enrollment of prospective students from a geographic territory.
• Conduct enthusiastic on-campus, off-campus and virtual information sessions while working special recruitment events throughout the year.
• Represent the University of New Haven at college fairs, college nights and virtual programs throughout the year.
• Provide admission counseling to prospective students and be responsible for day-to-day communication with students in person, via telephone, Zoom, text or email.
• Responsible for carrying out aspects of the admission and recruitment process including, but not limited to, planning and executing fall and spring recruitment travel.
• Coordinate time-sensitive application workflow and process applications, including the evaluation of candidates for admissions, utilizing university guidelines to determine admissibility of students and ensuring that accepted students receive appropriate communication.
• Adept at recruiting, admitting and converting potential students.
• Through individual and group interactions, counsel prospective students, parents and guidance professionals throughout the college application and selection process.
• Provide exceptional customer service during all on-campus, virtual and special events (such as Open House, Accepted Student Day, Accepted Student Receptions) and promote the University in a positive manner to all prospective students and families, alumni, colleagues, and community.
• Other duties as assigned and necessary in order to meet the mission of the University and the schools enrollment goals.

• Bachelor's degree required;
  Masters Degree preferred
• Ability to represent the University of New Haven in a variety of situations and be able to competently interact with a diverse population of prospective students, faculty and staff.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite of products required; CRM - Slate system experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required for the travel component of the position.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Must demonstrate a tireless commitment to enrolling and retaining a diverse student body.