About Utica University:
Located in the heart of Central New York, Utica University is a
comprehensive, independent, private institution founded in 1946 as
Utica College. We offer many of the advantages of a large
university, such as undergraduate and graduate degree options,
excellent academic programs, and outstanding faculty, but with an
intimacy and a high degree of personal attention more closely
associated with smaller private institutions.
We empower learners to achieve their career and life goals through
personally enriching experiences and outstanding educational
pathways.
At Utica University, we are committed to creating a working and
learning environment where all people feel supported.
Following our institutional values, we work to support diverse
perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences in an equitable,
respectful, and inclusive environment, while promoting freedom of
expression and encouraging civil discourse.
Job Description:
Position Summary:
The Assistant Director of Admission Programs and Out of State
Recruitment coordinates and executes undergraduate recruitment and
yield events, supervises the student ambassador program, and
carries responsibility for assigned out-of-state recruitment and
admission activity. The Assistant Director provides admissions
counseling and supports a student-centered enrollment experience
from inquiry through matriculation.
Responsibilities:
Recruitment and Yield Events
- Coordinate and execute campus visit programs, open houses,
counselor programs and counselor nights, accepted student programs,
and other undergraduate recruitment and yield events.
Coordinate event schedules, logistics, staffing, and
participation by campus offices.
Adapt visit and event programs for effectiveness based on data,
participant feedback, and enrollment outcomes.
Represent the institution at recruitment programs and
events.
Student Ambassador Program
- Supervise the student ambassador program.
- Recruit, train, schedule, and support student ambassadors for
tours, visit programs, and recruitment events.
- Establish performance expectations and accountability measures
for student ambassadors.
- Support student ambassador development and effective student
service.
Out-of-State Recruitment and Admission
- Manage assigned out-of-state recruitment territories and travel
activity.
- Develop relationships with high schools, counselors, students,
families, and community organizations in assigned territories.
- Conduct recruitment travel and represent the institution at
school visits, college fairs, counselor programs, and other
recruitment activities.
- Provide admissions counseling and follow-up to prospective
students and families in assigned territories.
- Review assigned undergraduate applications in accordance with
University admission policies and procedures.
- Carry out inquiry, application, and yield activity for assigned
out-of-state students.
Collaboration
- Work with the Director, four regional Assistant Directors,
Assistant Director of Transfer Admission, Associate Director of
Graduate and Online Admission, and other admission colleagues.
- Partner with the Assistant Vice President of Enrollment
Strategy and Operations, Senior Associate Director of Enrollment
Technology, Associate Director of Enrollment Marketing and
Communications, Financial Aid, and other campus offices in support
of recruitment events and assigned students
- May be assigned to assist with recruitment in other territories
and/or to assist in review of applications from other
territories.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Professional experience in admission, recruitment, enrollment
management, student services, event coordination, or a related
field.
- Experience working with students and families.
- Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends as required by
recruitment activity and events.
Skills/Abilities:
- Experience with undergraduate recruitment, territory
management, or application review.
- Experience coordinating recruitment or campus visit
programs.
- Experience supervising student ambassadors or student
employees.
- Experience with Slate or a comparable CRM platform.
Driving Responsibility:
- This position requires a valid drivers license and the ability
to drive a university or rented vehicle for recruitment
travel.
Travel:
- Travel for out of state recruitment is required a few times per
semester. The employee may be assigned to assist with travel to
recruitment events in support of other undergraduate territories
within New York state.
Additional Information:
Salary for position will be $62,400
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
EEO Statement
Utica University is committed to equal opportunity and creating a
welcoming work environment for all employees. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to veteran status, disability, citizenship status, domestic
violence victim status, or protected status under applicable local,
state, or federal law.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, private
institution founded in 1946 to offer options for higher education
study to veterans returning from the Second World War. More than
seventy years since veterans returned from WWII, this tradition of
serving veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica
University, and we are proud to welcome veterans as students and as
valued members of our faculty and professional staff.
Application Instructions:
To be considered for this position, you must upload and include the
following information:
- To be considered, please submit a resume and cover letter at
time of application.
- Three (3) references are required to be listed on the
application. These should be professional references, two of which
must be current or former supervisors. Finalist will be contacted
prior to reference checking.
- Offers are contingent on the completion of a post-offer
background check, and official transcripts are required upon
hire.