"Regional Admissions Recruiter (CT & New England)"

Job Description

The Regional Admissions Recruiter works as a member of the admissions team to recruit prospective students for Manhattanville University's undergraduate programs. The Regional Admissions Recruiter will develop relationships with high school guidance counselors and teachers, they will participate in high school visits and University fairs, attend professional development opportunities, and they will be assigned to specific travel territories for extensive recruitment throughout the fall and spring.

This is a remote position, with the candidate residing in Connecticut. The candidate will be expected to come to the Manhattanville University campus for specific and clearly outlined recruitment events.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist prospective students with the submission of application documents
• Complete initial application reviews as a member of the first-year applicant admission committee
• Work closely with members of the financial aid team in order to explain pertinent information to families applying for need and merit-based financial aid.
• Extensive travel: 12-15 weeks in the fall and 6-8 weeks in the spring within the assigned geographic territory.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel long distances
• Availability to work some evenings and weekends is a must
• Ability to come to Manhattanville University for special events, including but not limited to Open Houses, Admitted Students Days, and other on-campus recruitment events.
• Participate in professional organizations and professional development opportunities to maintain current trends in University admissions
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Director and/or Assistant Vice President of Undergraduate Admissions.
• Other responsibilities include a strong knowledge and understanding of social media applications, interviewing prospective students, and working with families who are navigating the University search process, and participation in campus recruitment events.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication, organizational, and presentation skills
• Ability to multitask and be detail-oriented.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Occasional evening and weekend work
• Valid driver's license
• Reliable and unlimited access to a vehicle
• Able to be an agent of change in a rapidly changing environment.
• Proven ability to analyze data to identify trends and drive innovation within the related field.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience:

Preference will be given in the evaluation process to candidates with prior experience working in an undergraduate admissions office.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times. Ability to sit for long periods of time

Salary:

This is an exempt 10-month position. The annual salary for this position is $56,000.00 per year.

Hours Expectation:

Full-time, 35 hours per week, 10 Months

Housing:

Housing is not provided. This position is a remote position, with the candidate residing in Connecticut. The candidate will be expected to come to Manhattanville University campus for specific and clearly outlined recruitment events.

Benefits:

Manhattanville University also offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including tuition remission. For more information regarding benefits, please visit our benefits page: Manhattanville Benefits

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and qualified candidates may be invited to interview before the application deadline. We encourage you to apply early, as the position may be filled prior to the closing date.

Manhattanville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. If you are unable to complete this application process, contact Manhattanville Human Resources at human.resources@mville.edu to ask for assistance.

Job Type:

Full Time

Pay:

Starting: $56,000