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The Catholic University of America is hiring an Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Admission. This role leads recruitment efforts for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, coordinating office activities to grow the incoming class. The dean counsels prospective students and families, evaluates applications, and represents the university at high schools and college fairs across the country.

Highlights

Communicate CUA's academic programs to prospective students, parents, and high school counselors through daily information sessions.
Interview and counsel prospective students, maintaining regular contact throughout the admissions cycle.
Coordinate closely with academic schools, departments, and campus offices on recruitment efforts.
Read and evaluate applications each year to assess academic and personal fit for the university.
Travel seasonally for recruitment events and professional conferences.
Lead recruitment and yield programs such as Junior Week, Open Houses, Honors Day, and Odyssey Day.
Develop print and online promotional and recruitment materials.
Advise families on financial aid questions as part of the admissions process.
Bachelor's degree with 4-6 years of experience in admissions, marketing, or student recruitment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in Office and familiarity with SLATE helpful.

Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Admission Full Description

Posting Title: Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Admission Overview:

This position serves the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, with its primary purpose focusing on the recruitment efforts of prospective students and ultimately helping to increase enrollment by coordinating office activities.

This position also represents the Catholic University of America community and supports the university's undergraduate student body through national enrollment management and university policies. Responsibilities:

1. Clearly communicate programs and educational opportunities available at CUA to prospective students, parents, and high school counselors (daily informational sessions...)

2. Interview and counsel prospective students and maintain regular contact with prospects.

3. Maintain open communication with Schools, departments, and offices on campus.

4. Read applications each year to evaluate a student’s academic and personal attributes and assess their ability to succeed at the University.

5. Seasonal travel for the purposes of recruitment and professional conferences.

6. Participate in and take a lead role in the development and implementation of special recruitment and yield programs (i.e. Junior Week, Open Houses, Honors Day, Odyssey Day, etc.) or other departmental projects
(publications, social media, secondary school relations).

7. Assist with the development of promotional and recruitment materials both print and online.

8. Pursue diversity in each incoming class.

9. Successfully handle inquiries from walk-in visitors on a regular basis

10. Serve as a financial aid advisor to families by means of fielding questions, offering suggestions, and clarifying information. Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with 4-6 years of experience in admissions, working with admissions processes, marketing, and recruitment of students. Must have strong customer service skills and excellent communication
skills; both verbal and written are required. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and familiarity with working individually as well as in a team setting.

Knowledge of Office, including Excel a must. Knowledge of SLATE helpful.

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Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Admission

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Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Admission Full Description

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