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Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions

Who we are:

The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university that has been recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report for academic excellence. Located between New York City and Boston in the shoreline city of West Haven, the University is a diverse and vibrant community of nearly 9,000 students from across the globe. Within its five colleges, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across the liberal arts and sciences, fine arts, business, engineering, public safety and public service. More than 100 academic programs are offered, all grounded in a long-standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning

The Assistant Director of Admissions will represent the University to recruit prospective students and will be responsible for guiding prospective students through the admissions process from initial contact through the students enrollment at the University. This position involves managing a designated travel territory, developing a strategic travel itinerary, actively engaging in both virtual and in-person college fairs and high school visits, as well as participating in campus recruitment events. The individual will be responsible for application review and follow-up efforts. Strong interpersonal, organization, communication, and presentation skills are required.

You will:

• Assist in the identification, recruitment and enrollment of prospective students from a geographic territory.
• Conduct enthusiastic on-campus, off-campus and virtual information sessions while working special recruitment events throughout the year.
• Represent the University of New Haven at college fairs, college nights and virtual programs throughout the year.
• Provide admission counseling to prospective students and be responsible for day-to-day communication with students in person, via telephone, zoom, text or email.
• Responsible for carrying out aspects of the admission and recruitment process including, but not limited to, planning and executing fall and spring recruitment travel.
• Coordinate time-sensitive application workflow and process applications, including the evaluation of candidates for admissions, utilizing university guidelines to determine admissibility of students and ensuring that accepted students receive appropriate communication.
• Adept at recruiting, admitting and converting potential students.
• Through individual and group interactions, counsel prospective students, parents and guidance professionals throughout the college application and selection process.
• Provide exceptional customer service during all on-campus, virtual and special events (such as Open House, Accepted Student Day, Accepted Student Receptions) and promote the University in a positive manner to all prospective students and families, alumni, colleagues, and community.
• Other duties as assigned and necessary in order to meet the mission of the University and the schools enrollment goals.

You need:

• Bachelor's degree required; Masters Degree preferred
• Ability to represent the University of New Haven in a variety of situations and be able to competently interact with a diverse population of prospective students, faculty and staff.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite of products required; CRM - Slate system experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required for the travel component of the position.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Must demonstrate a tireless commitment to enrolling and retaining a diverse student body.

Whats In It for You:

• Health & Welfare Programs: Employees and their eligible family members, including spouses and dependent are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Programs.
• Wellness & Fitness: On-campus Recreation and Fitness Center for employees and families; Employee Assistant Program
• Commitment to Educational Excellence: Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents; Tuition exchange opportunities
• Employee Discounts on products, services and educational opportunities
• Work/Life Benefits: Generous paid time off programs; progressive paid holiday schedule (including holiday break between Christmas and New Years); 4 weeks of parental paid leave; flexible work schedules including summer hours where applicable

*The University of New Haven is not a qualifying E-Verify employer and its use of E-Verify is limited to specific government projects. For that reason, candidates with STEM OPT authorization cannot be considered for employment.