Associate Director of Admissions and Communications

Responsibilities

• Identify and foster relationships with high schools, community-based organizations, and other potential sources of prospective students in assigned recruitment territory
• Evaluate academic credentials, complete transfer credit articulations for AP and college courses, and review applicants for admission from recruitment territory
• Coordinate and manage communications with prospective students and their families from assigned territory through email, phone calls, face-to-face meetings, etc
• Plan recruitment travel and represent the university at in-territory recruitment events
• Participate in and assist in coordinating admissions events such as open houses, information sessions, and admitted students days
• In addition to managing day-to-day communications with students in-territory, work alongside Enrollment Technology and Marketing and Communications to ensure coordinated outreach efforts to all prospective students regarding application completion, event registration, and related activities
• Develop, implement, and manage communication calendar
• Establish and implement policies, procedures, and standards for efficient and effective admissions communications and event registrations
• Provide actionable reports to assist leadership with decision-making
• Remain current on emerging technologies, innovative management tools, and admission best practices
• Represent the Office of Admissions on University committees, task forces and special assignments as required
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
• Other duties as assigned

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree preferred
• Experience may substitute for some of the above education

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of related experience in admissions or enrollment management
• Valid Driver’s License
• Experience with Admissions information systems (i.e. Technolutions Slate and Ellucian Colleague)
  Comprehensive knowledge of educational systems
• Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds of Quinnipiac students
• Very strong sales skills
• Demonstrated understanding for the complexity of a substantial admissions operation
• Fluency and familiarity with various interconnected data management tools utilized in a data driven organization
• Team player with superior interpersonal skills, and a passion for innovation, brainstorming, and problem-solving
• Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced and changing environment and to lead with a positive and can-do attitude that supports the mission of the university
• High-level analytical skills and excellent computer skills, including the ability to work with advanced MS Office, Slate, and spreadsheets
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills required to interact effectively with a range of internal and external constituencies
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Ability to work nights and weekends