Recommend and develop new approaches to attracting the
most competitive candidates to the university and advise on
the recruitment of talented students.
Manage the application review process: allocate files to
faculty, track reviewers’ progress, provide training and
troubleshooting assistance as needed.
Assist with the review of applicant files.
Manage applicant interview process for all graduate
programs including faculty interview schedules and tours.
Collect and analyze recruitment and admissions data,
presenting it to the Director of Admission and Deans.
Oversee and manage the admitted student outreach and
communications efforts including graduate visit opportunities.
Coordinate and participate in off-campus recruiting events
(domestic and international) including college fairs, workshops,
panels, and assist with creating travel budgets.
Some travel and weekend work hours are required for recruitment
events.
Schedule meetings with prospective students to provide
information regarding our programs, application process and
procedures.
Research and evaluate the demographic and academic
characteristics of similar graduate film programs, to
create an annual recruitment outreach plan and develop a
market analysis.
Collaborate with Director of Dodge College Admission and
Director of Communications to create a strategic marketing plan to
achieve recruitment goals.
Serve as a liaison to Graduate Admissions Office including
attending monthly meetings and weekly communication.
Manage special projects assigned by Director of Admission
Admission Office and Daily Operations:
- Manage all email, phone calls, and walk-ins regarding graduate
admission.
- Supervise graduate admission student staff including
recruiting, hiring, training, and scheduling.
- Oversee the graduate team’s proper usage of communications
software “Unibuddy."
- Coordinate and schedule in-person and virtual graduate tours
for Dodge College.
- Assist with the daily opening and closing duties for Dodge
Admission Center.
- Support the team in all Dodge College recruitment events,
including undergraduate admission events.
- As needed, assist with the application review process for
undergraduate admission including reviewing files and conducting
interviews.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and
experience.
- A minimum of 2 – 3 years’ experience in admissions,
recruitment, or related field.
- Proven ability to handle simultaneous deadlines, communicate
effectively and maintain a positive composure
- Excellent written & oral communications skills.
- Strong organizational skills to coordinate work from various
departments and ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Proven ability to handle simultaneous deadlines, communicate
effectively and maintain a positive composure.
- Strong interpersonal skills to interact with diverse
constituents at all levels.
- Strong technical skills to learn and use Chapman’s enterprise
applications.
- Skilled in analyzing, interpreting, and reporting data, with
the ability to solve problems and provide accurate information and
recommendations.
- Interest in higher education admissions process.
- Skills in record maintenance.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and web applications.
- Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to show self-initiative.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy, maintain
confidentiality and follow FERPA regulations.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in developing and implementing recruitment
plans.
- Basic knowledge of Dodge College and Admission policies and
eligibility requirements.
- Experience in providing administrative support in a
professional office.
- Knowledge of film and media arts.
Special Instructions to Applicants
At Chapman University, we believe collaboration thrives through
in-person engagement. This position is fully on campus, and
employees work alongside colleagues, faculty, students, and staff
each day to support our vibrant university community.
Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides
equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of
their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and
employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national
origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental
disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital
status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic
protected by state or federal law.
Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently
authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion
and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to
the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the
Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.
Minimum Number of References
Maximum Number of References
Pre-screening Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents