Director of Recruitment and Student Engagement

Posting Details

Job # 036681 Department Code 21601-2088 Department Public Communications Job Title Director of Recruitment and Student Engagement Location Syracuse University Pay Range Commensurate with experience Staff Level S5 FLSA Status Exempt Hours

Standard University business hours

8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type Full-time Campus Syracuse, NY Unionized Position Code Not Applicable Job Description

The Newhouse School Director of Recruitment and Student Engagement is responsible for overseeing recruitment and enrollment for the nation’s leading communications program, and will serve as the point person to identify student trends, needs and information relevant to student life, involvement and activities for the School.

This person is responsible for the development and implementation of a strategic recruitment plan to attract and retain an academically strong and diverse student population, as well as the creation and deployment of a student engagement strategy. The successful candidate will develop strategies to meet both recruitment goals and engage students once on campus. The Director will work closely with the Dean, the Assistant Dean for Student Success, the Undergraduate Advising Office, Director of Academic Operations and other student supporting offices at Newhouse and across campus.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and at least seven (7) years in a recruitment role, with a record of increasingly responsible experience in recruiting and admissions at the university level.

Job Specific Qualifications

Strong communications skills, both verbal and written, essential; knowledge of university-level recruitment and management strategies; ability to handle analysis of data including software – Excel, PeopleSoft helpful.

Must be flexible and able to adapt to changing situations as well as operate as part of a team. Creative problem-solving skills and management experience helpful.
 

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, strategic direction and management in the development, coordination and implementation of the School’s enrollment plans and make recommendations on critical issues and decisions. Work with deans to set goals for first year, external and internal transfer enrollment. Serve as School liaison with central Admissions and sit on College Relations Council representing the School.

Gather and analyze undergraduate admissions and enrollment data and maintain and interpret data to support recruitment activities and resulting admissions. Monitor and analyze enrollment patterns, student profiles, financial aid distribution and other areas to support enrollment planning. Reconcile college generated enrollment data with university enrollment data to ensure accuracy. Coordinate with Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Assistant Dean of Enrollment and Student Experience and Dean to ensure communication of evolving student needs and preferences are understood and addressed.

Supervise and give feedback to Associate Director of Recruitment and Diversity and office coordinator of Visitor’s Center. Work collaboratively with these two positions to provide coverage of daily visits and special events. Serve as back up for the associate director of diversity and recruitment at national, regional and local recruiting functions, which requires some travel. In conjunction with associate director, implement special events to attract prospective students. Participate in all on campus recruiting events. Responsible for maintaining recruitment and admissions budget and determining appropriate expenditures.

Coordinate with Director of Academic Operations to determine space available for intra-university transfers (IUTs) twice yearly. Handle internal transfer inquiries, schedule and conduct IUT information sessions. Schedule twice yearly meeting with School Executive Committee and Dean to set GPA for admission. Work with Director of Advising and Assistant Dean to assure smooth transition for IUTs into School. Collaborate with central Admission in admission of external transfers for fall semester, including review and admission of applicants. Work with Undergraduate Advising Office to coordinator timely credit evaluation and appropriate academic advising.

Work with communications and branding team and associate director for diversity and recruitment to develop marketing and promotional content for undergraduate recruitment in all formats. Develop strategies to manage and maintain communications with prospective undergraduate students via mail, email, social media and phone.

Support student engagement efforts by providing guidance to student professional organizations, coordinating the Student Representative Committee and strengthening student connection to Newhouse through participation and other involvement. Work with Assistant Dean in creating strategic plan and creative ways to address student needs and increase engagement opportunities. Assistant Dean for Student Success and Dean to ensure communication of evolving student needs and preferences are understood and addressed.

Other duties as assigned.

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Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

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Quick Link http://www.sujobopps.com/postings/85128 Job Posting Date 10/05/2020 Application Deadline Full Consideration By Job Category Staff Message to Applicants