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Assistant Director of Admissions

Employer
Framingham State University
Location
Massachusetts, United States
Salary
$51,000.00 - $55,000.00
Date posted
Aug 18, 2022

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Position Type
Faculty Positions, Business & Management, Business Administration
Employment Level
Executive
Employment Type
Full Time

Company Description:

Framingham State University is a vibrant comprehensive liberal arts institution located in the MetroWest suburbs of Boston, which integrates an academically challenging liberal arts education with workforce preparation programs. Founded in 1839, FSU enrolls about 4,000 undergraduates and 1,200 graduate and professional students. FSU offers 35 bachelor's degrees with 55 specialized concentrations, 63 minors, and 26 master's degree programs, in a highly personalized teaching environment. Our community takes pride in empowering student success by providing a superior education, leading research and innovation opportunities, and a strong first-year experience.

At FSU, we are deeply committed to inclusive excellence, encouraging a supportive, diverse and collaborative learning environment, and providing culturally relevant education. We are honored that our commitment earned FSU six Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Awards from INSIGHT Into Diversity and that we are the only public institution in Massachusetts recognized in 2018, 2019, and 2020. FSU is designated as an emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and also belongs to the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Inclusive Excellence community, providing national leadership in science education and exploring strategies that will lead to more inclusive science education. We encourage applications from those who share our commitment to promoting a diverse, welcoming, and inclusive community.

Our founding motto, LIVE TO THE TRUTH, was said at the end of each class by beloved first principal, Cyrus Peirce, who sought to discover and teach "truth in theory and principle...truth in spirit and motive...truth in manner and form...truth intellectual and truth moral." Principal Bagnall found this motto "speaks of sincerity of spirit...of intensity of effort, of resolution to succeed, of joy in achievement." LIVE TO THE TRUTH continues to guide our institution in practice and endeavor. If you share in this quest for truth and a commitment to living it fully, make the next chapter of your career the best chapter at Framingham State University.

Learn more about our career opportunities at www.framingham.edu/careers.


Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Assists the Dean of Enrollment Management and other admissions personnel in the planning, organization, and administration of the undergraduate admissions program at the University. Assists with graduate recruitment activities and enrollment management functions as needed.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Reports directly to the Associate Dean of Admissions/Director of Undergraduate Admissions; will work on team projects under the leadership of designated team leaders.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

May supervises classified, contracted, and/or student employee personnel assigned to the area (at the discretion of the Associate Dean of Admissions/Director of Undergraduate Admissions); serves a as departmental leader with assigned tasks.

EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Recruits and selects prospective freshmen, and transfer applicants for Framingham State University.
  • Manages an assigned recruitment territory.
  • Guides prospective students and applicants through all phases of the enrollment funnel (inquiry to matriculation), including financial aid advisement and post-deposit activities (e.g., "summer melt" mitigation).
  • Travels to high schools, community colleges and college informational fairs and attends programs on and off campus as required.
  • Supervises our student caller staff
  • Liaison with our Art Department; specifically those completing the art portfolio
  • Serves as the athletic liaison from Admissions to Athletics
  • Meets with prospective students and communicates application procedures to students, parents, high school counselors, and community college advisors.
  • Serves as member of the Admissions Committee; independently reviews applications and makes admissions decisions and merit based scholarship decisions.
  • Assists with non-matriculated student registration, graduate recruitment, and prospective student advising regarding University degree requirements.
  • Conducts admissions information sessions (individual and large group formats).
  • Assists in preparation of statistical data/reports appropriate to the Admissions Office.
  • Assists in the evaluation of the publications, programs, and overall recruitment strategies of the Admissions Office.
  • Available to serve on special and/or standing committees of the University.
  • Assumes major responsibility for one or more assigned areas.
  • Assumes responsibility for special projects as assigned.
  • Weekend and evening work, a valid driver's license, and access to reliable transportation is required.
  • Strives to maintain and augment knowledge and skills in the admissions field through advanced study, professional activities or participation in conferences, seminars, workshops and similar professional gatherings.
  • Actively contributes to deliver a working environment that promotes optimism, collaboration, respect, solutions conscious dialogue, and exceptional service to everyone.
  • Ensures that affirmative action, equal opportunity and diversity are integrally part of all actions and decisions within the scope of duties.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Travel required. Some evening and weekend work required.



Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • At least 2 years of admissions experience.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of higher education principles, practices and procedures.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty, administrative staff, classified personnel and students.
  • Demonstrated ability to express oneself effectively in written and oral communication.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master's degree.
  • Knowledgeable of Framingham State University's programs.
  • Experience with a CRM (Slate) and/or Banner Student Information System.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible position in the Association of Professional Administrators (APA) bargaining unit with a title of Assistant Director. The salary range is $51,000-55,000.

It is the policy of Framingham State University that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including booster if eligible, before they begin employment. Proof of the COVID-19 vaccine is required of all individuals hired by FSU, to be verified after a verbal offer of employment has been accepted, and before employment begins. Prospective employees may submit a request for a medical or religious exemption to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement to Human Resources. Furthermore, FSU employees must wear a mask inside certain campus spaces.

Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions.

Framingham State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.


Application Instructions:

Candidates must apply online by submitting:

  • Cover Letter,
  • Resume/CV,
  • Equity and Inclusion Statement*,
  • Names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

*The Equity and Inclusion Statement is an opportunity for candidates to discuss professional skills, experience and/or willingness to engage in activities that would enhance the university's efforts to promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. Equity and inclusion statements will be considered as part of a transparent and comprehensive review of candidate application materials.

For full consideration, the receipt of application materials has been extended and must be received by September 5, 2022. However, applications may continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.

Framingham State University only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you experience technical issues with the online application process, please submit a helpdesk ticket.

Framingham State University understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance, please contact the Human Resources Office at 508-626-4530 or humanresources@framingham.edu.

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