Associate Director of Graduate Admission

Associate Director of Graduate Admission
University of Puget Sound
Job ID: 6891
Location: Enrollment
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:  

Staff Posting Details

Appointment: regular, full-time, (1.0) FTE.

Position Summary:

The primary functions of the Associate Director of Graduate Admission are to manage and optimize the graduate admission process across the University of Puget Sound's graduate programs. This includes the creation of a written recruitment strategy for each graduate program in collaboration with the Vice President for Enrollment and work with the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Marketing to ensure effective communication and planning for all aspects of the graduate enrollment process. Additionally, this position is responsible for developing and managing events to promote the graduate programs. As a member of the Enrollment team, the Associate Director is expected to be knowledgeable about all graduate programs, able to interact with prospects and recruits, and represent the department as needed at meetings and recruitment events.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Develop and carry-out a strategic recruitment plan to meet new graduate enrollment goals in collaboration with individual programs and members of enrollment division.
• Oversee, implement and deliver timely electronic communication with prospective applicants.
• Develop mass communications targeted to prospective students and applicants.
• Partner with other departments and graduate program directors as necessary to finalize enrollment processes.
• Actively participate in all aspects of new student recruitment and enrollment processes.
• Work closely with the enrollment marketing team to ensure that program content is current and accurate on the web site, including electronic and paper recruitment material as well.
• Planning and organizing admission-related events such as college visits, information sessions, conferences, etc. associated with graduate program recruitment.
• Support the application review and selection process for all graduate programs.
• Attend expos, fairs, conferences, information sessions, and other recruitment-related events, and engaging prospective students.
• Work with the Admission Operations team regarding the processing of applications and related materials for admission.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, supplemented with a minimum of three (3) years of related work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to meet recruitment targets.
• Knowledge and experience with student information systems.
• Knowledge of database management software, computer operations systems, reporting tools and web-based applications.
• Knowledge of transfer credit procedures, college curriculum and requirements for graduation, college admission requirements, etc.
• Must have excellent computer skills, as well as, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with individuals at all levels.
• Knowledge of enrollment planning, recruitment and communication strategies.
• Excellent communication skills and strong ability to work in a team oriented environment.
• Ability to take responsibility for assigned projects from beginning to completion with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent knowledge and practice of organizational and time management skills; attention to detail and follow through. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ablity to interact with internal and external customers in a professional manner using good business etiquette.
• Must possess strong leadership and presentation skills.
• Strong cross-cultural, cross-generational, and interpersonal and communication skills are necessary.
• Ability to respectfully work, communicate and provide leadership within a diverse campus diversity.

Compensation and Benefits: The range for this position is $60,000 - $63,000 annually or $28.85 - $30.53 per hour. Decisions about starting salaries are made based on the extent and relatedness of the candidate's education and experience and on internal equity and market considerations.

Puget Sound offers a generous benefits package. For more information, visit: https://pugetsound.edu/human-resources/benefits

This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Application Deadline: Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified.

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

Applications submitted without the required attachments will not be considered.

All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of all required background checks. All new hires will be required to submit proof of current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster) or receive an approved medical or religious exemption from the university.

Diversity Statement:

• We acknowledge the richness of commonalities and differences we share as a university community; the intrinsic worth of all who work and study here; that education is enhanced by investigation of and reflection upon multiple perspectives.
• We aspire to create respect for and appreciation of all persons as a key characteristic of our campus community; to increase the diversity of all parts of our University community through commitment to diversity in our recruitment and retention efforts; to foster a spirit of openness to active engagement among all members of our campus community.
• We act to achieve an environment that welcomes and supports diversity; to ensure full educational opportunity for all who teach and learn here; to prepare effectively citizen-leaders for a pluralistic world.

Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff. To learn more please visit: https://pugetsound.edu/about-puget-sound-0/mission-core-values/institutional-equity-diversity

The University of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity employer.


How to Apply
For complete job description and application instructions, visit: www.pugetsound.edu/employment

About Puget Sound
Puget Sound is a selective national liberal arts college in Tacoma, Washington, drawing 2,600 students from 48 states and 20 countries. Puget Sound graduates include Rhodes and Fulbright scholars, notables in the arts and culture, entrepreneurs and elected officials, and leaders in business and finance locally and throughout the world. A low student-faculty ratio provides Puget Sound students with personal attention from faculty who have a strong commitment to teaching and offer 1,200 courses each year in more than 40 traditional and interdisciplinary fields, including graduate programs in occupational and physical therapy and in education. Puget Sound is the only nationally ranked independent undergraduate liberal arts college in Western Washington, and one of just five independent colleges in the Pacific Northwest granted a charter by Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s most prestigious academic honorary society. Visit "About Puget Sound" (http://www.pugetsound.edu/about) to learn more about the college.

As a strategic goal and through our core values, University of Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff. EOE/AA



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