Assistant Director Multicultural Admission Jobs

Western New England University is accepting applications for the position of Admissions Counselor/Assistant Director of Admissions. The position level offered to the selected candidate will be based on experience.

The hiring range for this position is:

• Admissions Counselor - $50,000
• Assistant Director - $55,000

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION: 

The Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions has general responsibility for assisting in the coordination, development and implementation of an overall recruitment plan for full-time, undergraduate students. An Admissions Counselor generally is executing a plan through outreach, travel, and application review.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Please list in order of importance, with the first duty being the most important.

1. The Assistant Director will assist in the direction and coordination of admissions activities to obtain the desired enrollment of new students.  The Admissions Counselor will assist in developing and implementing admissions activities.
2. The Assistant Director will function with minimal oversight, and will provide assistance to Admissions Counselors as needed.
3. The Assistant Director and Admissions Counselor is responsible for research and information regarding high schools and two-year University’s in his/her assigned territory.  Based on all available information, the Counselor will decide if the school should be visited every year, visited every other year, visited every two years, not be visited but placed on a mailing list, or ignored.
4. The Assistant Director and Admissions Counselor will represent the University at high school visits, college fairs and other functions.  The majority of the travel will be in the assigned territory. Maintain documentation for recruiting expenses, and submit these (and other expenses) in a timely manner.
5. The Assistant Director and Admissions Counselor are responsible for contacting students regarding incomplete applications; and for reviewing complete applications in an accurate, consistent and timely manner.
6. The Assistant Director and Admissions Counselor will provide presentations regarding Western New England University, the admissions process, and other topics to various audiences on or off campus.  
7. The Assistant Director and Admissions Counselor will participate in Open Houses and Saturday morning Office coverage. 
8. The Assistant Director and Admissions Counselor will participate in telecounseling, and will be responsible for achieving the defined quotas.
9. The Assistant Director will have student supervisory responsibilities in the form of Student Ambassadors and/or Student Telecounseling program.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

MARGINAL DUTIES: 

1. The Assistant Director will read the Chronicle of Higher Education and other, appropriate higher education publications to maintain and improve his/her knowledge base.
2. The Assistant Director is expected to maintain visibility within the College Community.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES: 

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

1. A bachelor's degree is required.
2. Ability to sufficiently read and write the English language to understand, communicate, and correspond with other individuals.
3. Ability to understand, and to clearly and effectively communicate orally in the English language.
4. Ability to utilize a computer and appropriate computer programs.
5. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations manually and with the use of a calculator to calculate grade point averages, maintain expense reports, and perform other required functions.
6. Ability to learn and perform all essential job functions within a reasonable time period.
7. Ability to work with and cooperate with the supervisor, faculty members, and other University employees to accomplish the responsibilities of the position.
8. Possess knowledge of the admissions field and college operations.
9. Ability to review, understand, and apply concepts presented in training programs or conferences, or contained in the professional literature and governmental regulations.
10. Possess the willingness to devote sufficient time and energy to accomplish the position's responsibilities.
11. Possess sensitivity to student concerns, and tact and diplomacy in communicating with students and other publics.
12. Ability to operate an automobile; a satisfactory driving record is required.
13. Ability to carry University materials to and from college fairs (including packing briefcase and boxes of materials).
14. Ability to get oneself physically to and from programs with reasonable accommodation.

Western New England University is committed to enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging by acknowledging and embracing diversity of thought, opinion, and approach with colleagues regardless of background, culture, and organizational level.  WNE encourages diversity in our job applicants to ensure the best culture and work outcomes.