Job #: 040735 Location Syracuse, NY Pay Range: $65,000 - $72,000 Hours: Standard University business hours:
8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year) 8:00am - 4:30pm (summer) Hours may vary based on operational needs. Job Type: Full-time
Job Description: The Associate Director of Admissions and Recruitment for Falk College will be responsible for a full range of duties and will support the enrollment management of all undergraduate and graduate programs in the college by; engaging prospective students on and off campus with goals to increase visibility, increase inquiry and applicant pools, and employ processes to increase diversity. They will plan and execute on-campus and virtual recruitment events, research areas of opportunity with regard to recruitment, and create and implement initiatives that will optimize overall enrollment goals.
This position will be one of leadership for the admissions team and will provide guidance to obtain goals set by the director and the budget office.
With attention to recent restructuring and reprioritization, the associate director of admissions will collaborate extensively with the communications team to help coordinate marketing initiatives and social media opportunities.
Qualifications:
A masters degree and/or equivalent combination of education.
Experience in enrollment management and 3 years plus of experience in higher education preferred.
The candidate must have strong interpersonal, presentational, and written communication skills.
A valid drivers license is required.
Job Specific Qualifications:
Ability to provide, oversight and management of admission recruitment cycle and student enrollment, overseeing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of recruitment activities.
Excellent interpersonal, public speaking, and writing abilities are required.
Relevant and demonstrable management experience to support CRM and application systems, demonstrating an understanding of Slate, to support Students, faculty, and staff.
Must demonstrate a commitment to diversity and an appreciation for working with diverse populations.
Must have a collaborative nature and proven ability to work as part of a team; ability to facilitate work between a wide range of individuals and groups including prospective students, alumni, faculty, and staff.
Responsibilities:
Assist the director of Falk admissions to develop and build relationships with prospective undergraduate and their families as well as prospective graduate students, informing them about academic programs and opportunities at Falk College. Assist in the development and coordination of the recruiting strategy for programs within Falk to include building and executing communication plans to prospective and admitted students, utilizing the Slate communication and application system.
Conduct daily information sessions (in-person and virtual) and communicate with all prospective Falk students via phone, email, and social media. Plan recruiting and yield initiatives that promote equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion.
Partner with Falk faculty, staff, student services and central admissions to facilitate visits, events, and services. Liaison with the office of undergraduate admissions, attend meetings and serve on committees. Serve as contact to the various academic departments within Falk to connect prospective students with faculty, staff, and current students. Attend central graduate enrollment meetings to stay informed on graduate enrollment activities and exchange of ideas.
Collaborate with the director of admissions to coordinate the student ambassador program, to include representation from all undergraduate programs in the college. Work with graduate students and communications team to coordinate social media opportunities.
Execute office functions and processes such as facilitation and coordination of special events, mail and email communications, development of recruitment presentations, and training of admissions ambassadors.
About Syracuse University: Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the Universitys 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area: Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
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