Assistant Director of Admissions

Assistant Director of Admissions
Adelphi University

Job Department/School
Office of Enrollment Management

FT/PT/Temp
Full time

Location
Garden City, N.Y.

JOB SUMMARY:
Serve as the primary recruiter of prospective first-year, transfer, graduate and international students to Adelphi University.

REPORTS TO: Director of Graduate Admissions

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
1. Recruit first-year, transfer, graduate and international students to Adelphi University.
2. Interview prospective students and meet with their families.
3. Evaluate completed freshman and transfer applications for decision and corresponding credit evaluations.
4. Cultivate prospects via tele-counseling, social media and email.
5. Represent Adelphi at high school and community college visits, and college fairs in assigned territories.
6. Act as liaison with various campus partners and departments of assigned special programs.
7. Build relationships with school counselors, administrators and other university partners.
8. Become an active member of relevant professional organizations.
9. Delivery of information sessions and workshops to various audiences in person and virtually.
10. Assist with various admissions tasks as directed by the Office of University Admissions.
11. Collaborate with the Office of Student Financial Services to provide one-stop-shop service to prospective and incoming students throughout the enrollment process.
12. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS: (Knowledge, skills and abilities)
1. Excellent interpersonal skills.
2. Must have a valid driver's license.
3. Ability to be organized and pay attention to detail.
4. Ability to prioritize workload according to volume, urgency, etc.
5. Ability to work long hours and weekends.
6. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
7. Strong critical thinking and data analysis skills.
8. Strong public speaking abilities.
9. Ability to work remotely and utilize digital tools.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Ability to drive or travel to locations in recruiting area(s).
2. Ability to work long hours and weekends.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Bachelor's degree required.
2. One to two years job-related experience preferred.

ABOUT ADELPHI:
Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students' lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training, with particular strength in our Core Four—Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness. Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island's oldest private coeducational university, serving more than 8,100 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, at learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, and online. The University offers students more than 50 undergraduate majors and 70 graduate programs in the liberal arts, the sciences and professional training. With powerful partnerships throughout the New York area, more than 115,000 graduates across the country, a growing enrollment of students from 41 states and 58 countries, and rising rankings from top publications and organizations, Adelphi is a dynamic community that plays a leadership role on Long Island and in the region.

Adelphi University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from women, under-represented groups, members of the LGBT community, people with disabilities and veterans.

To apply, visit https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf02/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=ADELPHI&cws=39&rid=2454

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