About Worcester State University
WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY is a liberal arts and sciences university with a long tradition of academic excellence dating back to 1874, as well as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to reflect the diversity of its community. Our workforce is dedicated to academic quality, student-centered programming, engaged citizenship, open exchanges of ideas, diversity and inclusiveness, and civility and integrity. We are looking for job applicants who share these values and…
commitment to our students.
Worcester State is centrally located in Massachusetts, about an hour's drive from Boston, Springfield, and Providence, Rhode Island. Our 58-acre campus is nestled in the residential northwest side of Worcester--the second largest city in New England and home to 37,000 college students at more than a dozen colleges and universities. Over 6,000 of those students attend Worcester State--approximately 5,300 are undergraduates and 1,000 are graduate students. Learn more about us at worcester.edu/about.
Job Description
OFFICIAL TITLE: Assistant Director of Admissions
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Director of Recruitment
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May supervise non-professional and/or part-time student staff as assigned
General Statement of Duties: The Assistant Director of Admissions serves as a representative of Worcester State University, leading undergraduate recruitment efforts and fostering relationships with prospective students, families, and school partners. The incumbent represents the university at recruitment events, provides comprehensive admissions counseling, evaluates undergraduate applications and renders admissions decisions. Performs other related work in support of the university's enrollment goals and strategic recruitment initiatives.
Responsibilities
(E) = Essential
- (E) Assists with the planning and execution of all travel-related recruitment events by designing a recruitment strategy aimed at meeting enrollment goals.
- (E) Travels on behalf of the University to various off-campus recruitment events for an assigned target recruitment area.
- (E) Develops and maintains close working relationships with key secondary school and community college constituents.
- (E) Provides counsel and service to prospective domestic and international, freshmen, and transfer students inquiring about admission to the University.
- (E) Speaks publicly to individuals and group, on and off campus.
- (E) Evaluates and executes admission decisions on applicant files for freshman and transfer applicants, including completion of credits.
- (E) Assists in planning, organizing, and administering all campus recruitment events, including open houses and admitted student events.
- (E) Provides oversight of the tour guide program by hiring, training, scheduling and supervising student tour guides.
- (E) Develops strategy and content for the offices' social media engagement tool and is responsible for supervising the student social media ambassadors
- (E) Serves as liaison to the Student Accessibility Services Office.
- (E) Promotes and maintains continued cooperation with other administrative offices that are integrated with the admissions process.
- (E) Represents the Admissions Office on various University committees, as assigned.
- (E) Demonstrates civility and professional, customer-service oriented behavior, worthy of emulation by other staff and students.
- (E) Responsible for contributing to the WSU Strategic Plan.
- (E) Responsible for contributing to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action objectives.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively; valid driver's license.
- Ability to work some nights and weekends for recruitment purposes.
- Strong attention to detail; excellent organizational skills.
- Outstanding communications skills in both written and oral formats.
- Outstanding interactive skills; ability to work effectively with a wide variety of individuals and groups.
- High energy, enthusiasm, and creativity.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must pass thorough background check.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- 2 - 4 years of experience in Admissions
Additional Information
This is a full-time, benefited, exempt, APA professional position. The firm annual salary range for this position is $58,000- $62,000, commensurate with relevant professional experience and education.
Here at Worcester State University, it is strongly recommended that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment.
Worcester State University offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- a choice of 8 different pre-taxed, health insurance plan options
- a choice of pension or 401(a), and supplemental plan retirement options
- life insurance up to 8x the annual salary
- long-term disability coverage
- dental insurance
- 20 vacation days accrued per year
- 15 sick days accrued per year
- 5 personal days per year
- paid holidays
- tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent children
- and more...
We are an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V. Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Instructions
Applicants must apply online and may do so by visiting www.worcester.edu/careers, and submitting a cover letter, resume, and the contact information of three professional references.
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URL: www.worcester.edu
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