University System Of New Hampshire
Assistant Director of Admissions, Recruitment and Access
University System Of New Hampshire, Swanzey, New Hampshire, us, 03446
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The Assistant Director of Admissions, Recruitment and Access performs duties relevant to the recruitment, admission and counseling of students, resulting in the achievement of enrollment goals established by the university. Position shares with all other admissions officer position common responsibilities: representing the university to all interested constituencies, reviewing admissions applications, managing recruitment and other duties. This position also has additional duties related to diversity, coordination, and leadership.
Job Duties:
Manage an assigned recruitment territory, which includes independent travel to visit with students, parents, and counselors in their territory Meet, speak with and counsel prospective students, their parents and/or their guidance counselors to explain pertinent admissions policies and procedures; advise on credentials; answer questions on academic programs and campus life. Represent the college/university to the general public through scheduled presentations on campus, at secondary schools, professional organizations, and through participation in college fairs and other college programming. Conduct group information sessions that promote and explain the admissions process and the university. Perform essential and necessary duties to develop and maintain relationships with constituencies: program evaluation, email and written correspondence, telephone communication, etc. Seek to establish collaborations with on and off-campus organizations and offices that focus on the educational advancement of multi-cultural or under-represented students. Seek to establish collaborations with on and off-campus organizations and offices that focus on the educational advancement of multi-cultural or under-represented students. Schedules meetings and appointments with high schools, students and other constituencies as well as makes hotel, rental car and other travel arrangements. Collaborate with Diversity Program Liaison on off-campus programming focused on diversity recruitment. Use data and research to understand market and student behaviors and inform recruitment strategy within assigned recruitment territory Track progress toward established enrollment goals within recruitment territory. Independently read, review, evaluate and process applications for admission and rule on admittance within established guidelines Track progress and meet established application review deadlines and goals. Participate in the development of admissions policies/procedures Collaborate Student Engagement Team - Chloe, Group Visits and Special Populations Program Coordinator as well as the Senior Assistant Director of On Campus and Virtual Platform serve as liaison for Ambassadors Program (five Diversity Ambassadors, one from each college) Develop volunteer program for notecard writing to admitted students Develop volunteer Shadow Program for admitted students Develop volunteer Tour Guide program for Discover UNH, Spring Forward, etc Build relationships with the DSC Attends weekly student organization meeting Schedule Middle School visits and MC Small Group visits in collaboration with Programming Team Collect data for each event and create an end of the year report Contribute to admissions planning, staff supervision, and/or general office management Supervision of support staff and/or student admissions representatives, as assigned. Assist in staffing of other admission events and programs, as assigned. Participation in other working groups/committees. Other tasks as assigned Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and four years of experience in educational counseling/ administration or Master's degree in counseling or related field and two years of experience in educational counseling/administration. Requirements:
Demonstrated commitment and experience working with diverse populations (race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status) Valid driver's license is required Significant evening and weekend work required. Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Excellent personal computer skills required. Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with college and university admissions policies and procedures Applicant instructions:
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:
Resume/CV Cover Letter Contact Information for 3 Professional References
Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Location:
Durham Salary Grade: Exempt Staff 16
The Assistant Director of Admissions, Recruitment and Access performs duties relevant to the recruitment, admission and counseling of students, resulting in the achievement of enrollment goals established by the university. Position shares with all other admissions officer position common responsibilities: representing the university to all interested constituencies, reviewing admissions applications, managing recruitment and other duties. This position also has additional duties related to diversity, coordination, and leadership.
Job Duties:
Manage an assigned recruitment territory, which includes independent travel to visit with students, parents, and counselors in their territory Meet, speak with and counsel prospective students, their parents and/or their guidance counselors to explain pertinent admissions policies and procedures; advise on credentials; answer questions on academic programs and campus life. Represent the college/university to the general public through scheduled presentations on campus, at secondary schools, professional organizations, and through participation in college fairs and other college programming. Conduct group information sessions that promote and explain the admissions process and the university. Perform essential and necessary duties to develop and maintain relationships with constituencies: program evaluation, email and written correspondence, telephone communication, etc. Seek to establish collaborations with on and off-campus organizations and offices that focus on the educational advancement of multi-cultural or under-represented students. Seek to establish collaborations with on and off-campus organizations and offices that focus on the educational advancement of multi-cultural or under-represented students. Schedules meetings and appointments with high schools, students and other constituencies as well as makes hotel, rental car and other travel arrangements. Collaborate with Diversity Program Liaison on off-campus programming focused on diversity recruitment. Use data and research to understand market and student behaviors and inform recruitment strategy within assigned recruitment territory Track progress toward established enrollment goals within recruitment territory. Independently read, review, evaluate and process applications for admission and rule on admittance within established guidelines Track progress and meet established application review deadlines and goals. Participate in the development of admissions policies/procedures Collaborate Student Engagement Team - Chloe, Group Visits and Special Populations Program Coordinator as well as the Senior Assistant Director of On Campus and Virtual Platform serve as liaison for Ambassadors Program (five Diversity Ambassadors, one from each college) Develop volunteer program for notecard writing to admitted students Develop volunteer Shadow Program for admitted students Develop volunteer Tour Guide program for Discover UNH, Spring Forward, etc Build relationships with the DSC Attends weekly student organization meeting Schedule Middle School visits and MC Small Group visits in collaboration with Programming Team Collect data for each event and create an end of the year report Contribute to admissions planning, staff supervision, and/or general office management Supervision of support staff and/or student admissions representatives, as assigned. Assist in staffing of other admission events and programs, as assigned. Participation in other working groups/committees. Other tasks as assigned Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and four years of experience in educational counseling/ administration or Master's degree in counseling or related field and two years of experience in educational counseling/administration. Requirements:
Demonstrated commitment and experience working with diverse populations (race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status) Valid driver's license is required Significant evening and weekend work required. Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Excellent personal computer skills required. Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with college and university admissions policies and procedures Applicant instructions:
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:
Resume/CV Cover Letter Contact Information for 3 Professional References
Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Location:
Durham Salary Grade: Exempt Staff 16