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Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York, the University of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, Catholic and ecumenical liberal arts university. The University combines a strong core curriculum with a full array of majors in the liberal arts and, within the tradition of liberal education, selected professional fields of study.

At Mount Saint Vincent, a student’s education extends beyond knowledge, skills, and preparation for work. We seek the development of the whole person. In the spirit of Vincent de Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton, we foster an understanding of our common humanity, a commitment to human dignity, and a full appreciation of our obligations to each other.

Through its School of Professional and Continuing Studies, the University extends its primary undergraduate mission by offering high quality graduate studies in business, education and nursing and an array of undergraduate and certificate programs serving non-traditional students.

Job Description:

`Reporting to the Associate Director for Admission, the Assistant Director for Admission will identify

and recruit prospective students from their assigned territory to enroll in the University. The

successful candidate will be energetic, motivated, organized and work collaboratively with the

University community toward their individual annual enrollment goals, as well as the goals for the

Admission division as a whole.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong understanding and knowledge of the University, its academic and student life programs, and policies in order to communicate accurate and current information to prospective students, families and high school guidance counselors.

• Travel extensively in assigned recruitment territory, representing the University at high school and community college visits and at college fairs with prospective first-year and transfer students.

• Manage and maintain a special project within the department which could include events, social media, communication, student workers or any other operational activity.

• Build and maintain relationships with High School Counselors to promote the University as a strong option for their students.

• Maintain ongoing communication via phone, text, email, chat and social media with individual prospective students throughout the recruitment process; participate in follow up activities as defined by the Director.

• Maintain records and prospective student information in the University’s systems for recruitment and applicant records, ensuring proper documentation and tracking of progress through the recruitment cycle. Analyze progress against goals for assigned territory, and provide periodic update reports.

• Interview prospective students; participate in coordinating campus visits with students and their families.

• Evaluate and recommend admission decisions on all applications in the assigned territory.

• Complete 85-90% of applications in the assigned territory.

• Annually research and develop list of prospective High Schools within assigned region, relying on assessment of prior year results, geodemographic data, and aligned with the profile of students the University seeks to enroll, to formulate an effective and efficient strategy for the recruitment cycle, in coordination with Director for Admission and the Vice President. Monitor and recommend additions to the list throughout the year.

• Assist with all on-campus recruitment events, including information sessions, Open Houses, Accepted Students events, and others as defined.

• Participate in University-wide events.

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree,

• Driver’s license in good standing, as well as the ability to travel seasonally and work at evening events and some weekends.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, oral and written communication skills, attention to detail and follow up protocols are required.

• Knowledge of Microsoft office and Excel required, familiarity with admission systems Slate, Ellucian Banner and Argos are desirable.

• 1-3 years of experience working in an admission office is preferred. Bi-lingual Spanish is highly desirable.

• Candidates should have an interest in higher education, a work environment which demands flexibility, encourages creativity and collegiality while emphasizing accountability for meeting goals.

Benefits

The allotted salary for this position is $62, 400 annually.

• 20 Vacation Days, 12 sick days

• Medical, dental, vision insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Enhanced Short Term Disability Insurance

• 100% employer sponsored Long Term Disability

• Voluntary Life Insurance

• Commuter Benefits

• Contribution in a 403(b) Retirement Plan

• Employee Assistance Program