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Carnegie Mellon University is hiring an Assistant Director of Admission – Office of Undergraduate Admission, Office of the Provost. The role recruits and counsels academically and artistically qualified applicants to the university and works with a team of admission staff on the admission decision process for one or more of its academic colleges. It also involves travel for school visits and college fairs, plus events that may require some night and weekend hours.

Highlights

Interview and counsel prospective students and their parents about the admission process, and review and evaluate applicants to determine their qualifications for admission.
Advise students, parents, and high school counselors on the financial aid process, financial planning options, and eligibility for financial aid resources, re-evaluating eligibility under university guidelines.
Conduct on-campus and off-campus counseling sessions with prospective students and families about admission and financial aid.
Represent the university at programs, high school visits, and college fairs in Pittsburgh and in cities across the country, with local and domestic travel concentrated in the fall.
Coordinate recruitment events that may require some night and weekend hours.
Attend and prepare for weekly and seasonal planning meetings, and take part in seminars and professional conferences to keep skills current.
Bachelor's degree and at least one year of related experience, though a combination of education and relevant experience that shows comparable knowledge may be considered.
Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills.
Successful pre-employment background check, Pennsylvania Act 153 child protection clearances, and a valid driver's license.

Assistant Director of Admission – Office of Undergraduate Admission, Office of the Provost Full Description

In the Office of Undergraduate Admission, we continue to work to recruit and retain such students from diverse backgrounds. We also focus on versatile policies and practices that build a sense of community among people with many backgrounds, skills, and strengths. We are seeking an Assistant Director of Admission to support a dynamic and growing team.

The Admission office is a fast-paced office within a highly selective university, offering a diverse environment and variety in the workload. We are looking for someone who will demonstrate positive relationship building skills, an outgoing and positive approach, excellent communication and a keen attention to detail. Flexibility and your ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities will be key to success in this role as well.

As an Assistant Director, you will recruit and counsel a diverse group of academically and/or artistically qualified student applicants to the university. You will be part of a team of admission staff members working through the admission decision-making process for one or more of the academic colleges within the university. You will travel locally and domestically which is concentrated most heavily in the fall, as well as coordinate events which may require some night and weekend hours.

Core responsibilities include:

Interviewing and counseling prospective students and parents regarding the admission process
Reviewing, evaluating, and determining qualifications for admission of prospective students
Counseling prospective students and parents about the financial aid process, financial planning options, determining eligibility for financial aid resources and re-evaluating eligibility based upon university guidelines
Conducting on-campus and off-campus counseling sessions with prospective students and their parents regarding admission and financial aid
Presenting and representing the university at programs, high school visits, and college fairs in cities throughout the country and in Pittsburgh
Attending and preparing for required weekly and seasonal planning meetings. Participating in various seminars and professional conferences to maintain or update needed skills
Advising and counseling high school counselors, students, and parents who contact the admission office with specific concerns or questions

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

You should demonstrate:

Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and organizational skills required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree is required
Minimum one year of related experience required
A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered

Requirements

Successful pre-employment background check
Child Protection Clearances (Pennsylvania Act 153)
Valid driver’s license

Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

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