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Clarkson University is hiring an Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission. The role manages a geographic recruitment territory, growing inquiries and applicants by presenting to students, parents, educators, and alumni and by building relationships with high school counselors. It also contributes to on-campus and off-campus recruitment events and to recruitment plans for first-year, transfer, international, and Clarkson School students.

Highlights

Manage a recruitment territory by growing inquiries, applicants, and outreach, following up with students under the office's contact management guidelines, and keeping up with trends in higher education.
Present information about Clarkson to groups of students, parents, educators, and alumni.
Build working relationships with high school counselors and keep market research on the territory.
Plan and run on-campus and off-campus recruitment events as part of the admission team.
Contribute to recruitment plans for first-year, Clarkson School, transfer, and international students, and to communication strategies for students, families, and school counselors using the Slate CRM.
Manage Enrollment Division programs such as new staff training, marketing, visit programs, and phone campaigns, and lead or join task teams for territory management, the student ambassador program, and application review.
Assist with scholarship program and financial aid follow-up.
Bachelor's degree and a valid driver's license required, with a master's degree, direct admission experience, and Slate experience preferred.
Travel of at least six to eight weeks in the fall plus spring travel set by the supervisor, with some evening and weekend work.
Pay range of $22.00 to $24.77 per hour.

Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission Full Description

Pay Range: USD $22.00 - USD $24.77 /Hr. Overview:

The Assistant Director of Admission is responsible for contributing to the overall recruitment efforts of the University, including planning and implementing procedures and projects for attracting and matriculating a diverse and talented new-student class. The Assistant Director travels at least six-to-eight weeks in the fall term and spring travel as determined by the supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a geographic recruitment territory: successfully manage and increase inquiries, applicants, and outreach initiatives. Remain current with trends in higher education.
• Present information about Clarkson to groups of students, parents, educators, and alumni. Correspond with students, alumni, parents, and educators. Follow-up with students using current contact management guidelines.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with high school counselors and maintain market research on primary geographical territory.
• Assist with scholarship program and financial aid follow-up.
• Work effectively within a team environment and participate in the planning and execution of on-campus and off-campus recruitment events.
• Demonstrate a commitment to recruiting a diverse student population.
• In-depth knowledge of how a robust outreach campaign works and integrates with a larger direct marketing campaign is preferable.
• Manage programs within the Enrollment Division including new staff training, marketing, visit programs, and phone campaigns.
• Lead and/or participate in various task-driven teams within the office, including, territory management, student ambassador program, application processing and review.
• Contribute to the creation and execution of recruitment plans in alignment with first-year, Clarkson School, Transfer and International students.
• Assist in the development and implementation of a creative
communication strategy for multiple student populations, families,
school counselors and other stakeholders utilizing SLATE CRM.
• Other duties as assigned. Qualifications:

Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree required with a masters preferred.
Direct admission experience is preferable.
A valid driver’s license is required.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in an education environment and/or transferrable skills.

Essential Skills:

Exemplary oral and written communication skills
Exemplary marketing, networking, and advertising skills
Ability to develop and deliver presentations
Excellent organizational and analytical skills
In-depth knowledge of how a robust outreach campaign works and integrates with a larger direct marketing campaign is preferable
Ability to work independently and with a team as well as with various constituencies
Must be able to travel out of state, and work evening and weekend hours
Requires excellent functional skills including knowledge of and facility with a variety of desktop computer programs
Knowledge of, or experience with Slate is preferred
In-depth knowledge of how a robust outreach campaign works and integrates with a larger direct marketing campaign is preferable.
The ability to remain current with trends in higher education
Ability to manage a recruitment territory, work under tight deadlines, and meet assigned enrollment goals
Familiarity with social media sourcing
Ability to build strong relationships
Professional demeanor, dress, and personal interaction. Ability to interact effectively and represent the institution professionally with a variety of on and off campus constituents
Demonstrate a commitment to recruiting a diverse student population
Ability to analyze course prerequisites, certifications, and/or curriculum/graduation requirements
Willing and able to travel. Some evening and weekend work required

Physical Demands:
The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Health & Safety:
Health & Safety: All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.
Disclaimer Statement:
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified.
EEO Statement:
Special Instructions to Applicants: An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities.

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records

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