"Assistant Director of Admission"

Job Details

• Job Location: Lasell University - Newton, MA
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
• Salary Range: $52000.00 - $58000.00 Salary/year
• Job Category: Staff

Position Summary

JOB SUMMARY:

Essential Job Functions: The Assistant/Senior Assistant Director of Admission will assist in and be responsible for all aspects of the admission and recruitment process including, but not limited to:

1. Fall and spring domestic recruitment travel including high school and community college visits, college fairs, area receptions, and events
2. Counseling prospective students and families throughout the college application and selection process
3. Assisting guidance professionals, faculty, alumni/ae, and prospective students and families to better understand the college's mission through personal interviews, group presentations, and extensive follow-up communication
4. Conducting a thorough application review of admission materials and providing decisions in a timely fashion
5. Assisting in recruitment related events both on- and off-campus, while representing the University with the utmost professionalism
6. Flexibility, dedication, initiative, confidentiality, and the ability to learn are expected
7. Serve as a collaborative member of the admission team managing a recruitment territory to achieve enrollment goals for the University
8. Provide proactive, thorough and timely information to students about the admission process, financial aid and costs, academic programs, and student experience
9. Meet quantitative and qualitative departmental goals for inquiries, applications, admitted and enrolled students through the completion, review and conversion of applications for assigned territory
10. Conduct admission presentations and interviews for visitors during on-campus and off-campus events.
11. Complete routine reports related to recruitment, projections, personal schedule, travel, special programs, and professional development
12. Work with current students, staff, faculty, alumni and other stakeholders that support the recruitment of students
13. Contribute to the overall success of the enrollment program and the university by performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned
14. The Senior Assistant Director will assist the Executive Director in providing continuous training to current staff members and onboarding new staff members.
15. The Senior Assistant Director will serve as the travel coordinator, organizing college fair invitations, managing travel coverage, collecting travel reports and notes, and serving as a liaison to travel vendors utilized.

Tier Structure

This position is hybrid (Tier 2). This position will work on campus for 3 days per week and work remotely for 2 days per week during reading season. During travel seasons, school vacation weeks, event weeks, and special events - this position will be working fully in-person and on campus.

Minimum Knowledge and Skills Required by the Job

Education level: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree

Skills/Requirements of the Job: Minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience working in a similar capacity within higher education or another related industry/position

Computer skills: Knowledge of Slate by Technolutions (enrollment management software) is required. Proficiency with MS Professional software packages is preferred. Expertise of international and transfer student recruitment is also preferred.

Workday: Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 4:30pm. There will be required evening and weekend work during specific times of the year.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Certification, Registration or Licensure Required by the Job: Must have had a valid unrestricted U.S. Driver's License for one year, and maintain throughout employment an insurable (as determined by the College's insurer's criteria) or a satisfactory driving record

Physical and Visual Requirements of the Job

Physical Effort
Occasionally an above average amount of physical effort including consistent standing, lifting and carrying light to moderately heavy materials or equipment.

Visual
Average visual effort with infrequent exposure to visually demanding work.

Working Conditions

What is the extent of exposure to unpleasant work conditions required in carrying out job duties
Work performed in an environment with correctable conditions such as lighting and room temperature.

Hazards:
Normally, no exposure to job hazards; probability of injury is remote.

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