Associate Director of Admission and Financial Aid

Posting Details



Job # 036996 Department Code 22013-2019 Department Public Administration and International Affairs Job Title Associate Director of Admission and Financial Aid Location Syracuse, NY 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 Associate Director of Admission and Financial Aid reports to the Associate Dean/Chair of Public Administration and International Affairs and coordinates closely with the Maxwell School’s Director of Enrollment Management. The Associate Director is responsible for a full range of duties related to the recruitment, selection and enrollment of a highly qualified and diverse student body in the department’s nationally renowned professional master’s programs in public administration, international relations, and public diplomacy. The Associate Director will serve as the primary point of contact for prospective students, plan and execute recruitment events, and lead the application review and financial aid awarding processes.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and 5 to 7 years of relevant experience OR Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, Public Administration, or related field and 2 to 4 years of relevant experience. Experience in admission and recruitment at an accredited, nonprofit institution is required.

Job Specific Qualifications

Capacity to develop understanding of the department’s graduate programs to explain to prospective students. Utilize excellent oral, written and public presentation skills. A commitment to diversity, an appreciation for working with diverse populations, and dedication to fostering an inclusive community is required. Strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as highly collaborative nature and proven ability to work as part of a team; ability to facilitate work between a wide range of individuals and groups including prospective students, alumni, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds and campus departments is important for success. Strong analytic skills and sound judgment in determining which students to admit, to make financial aid awards to, and to nominate for external awards, and the confidence and integrity to stand by sometimes unpopular decisions. Ability to work evenings and weekends with a valid driver’s license for local, national and international travel. Ability to use a variety of software ( SLATE admission CRM, PeopleSoft SIS, etc.). Dedication to high professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information. An entrepreneurial mindset, continuously seeking opportunities to drive toward positive recruitment outcomes. Adaptable & confident problem solver.

Responsibilities

Direct Recruitment: Extensive and sustained phone, email, online, and in-person engagement with large numbers of prospective, applied, and admitted students from all over the US and internationally. This will include a significant amount of time out of the office for recruitment purposes.

Application Review and Admissions Decisions: Following protocols developed by the faculty and administration, review all applicants for admission and make admission decisions independently, seeking faculty input as needed. Evaluate admission procedures periodically and make any necessary adjustment to improve performance upon consulting with chair and faculty.

Management of Financial Aid Awards and Budget: Independently administer a budget of financial aid for students based on selection criteria developed in collaboration with the Chair and Director of Enrollment Management. Define procedures and criteria for financial awards and make all decisions on the awarding of financial aid to incoming and current students in the MPA, MAIR and MA Public Diplomacy programs. Work directly with Dean’s Office staff to maintain expenditures within allowable annual budget. Ensure proper administration of awards and make recommendations for
improving utilization of available resources.

Recruitment Planning and Management: ln close collaboration with the Director of Enrollment Management, develop, refine, and implement recruitment strategies, tactics, and initiatives to support the Maxwell School’s graduate enrollment management strategic plan including on-campus and online admission events and visits, off-campus and organizational recruitment outreach, and engagement of
current students and alumni ambassador volunteers in the recruitment process.

Coordination of outside student funding opportunities: Coordinate external fellowship awards with students, outside funding organizations and the graduate school. Work with the Dean’s Office and graduate school to apply for and obtain contracts for additional outside student funding sources when they become available. Determine which students and applicants will be nominated for University Fellowships. Write nominating statement, compile all supporting documentation, and
prepare nominations for the Graduate School.

Physical Requirements Tools/Equipment 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.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

EEOC

Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.

Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community

Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity.

Quick Link https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/86813 Job Posting Date 05/10/2021 Application Deadline Full Consideration By Job Category Staff Message to Applicants