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Regional Associate Director of Admissions

Employer
Bucknell University
Location
Pennsylvania, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Jun 15, 2022

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Regional Associate Director of Admissions

Job No: 497054
Position Type: full-time
Location: Off Campus
Categories: Enrollment - Admissions & Financial Aid

The Regional Associate Director of Admissions is a member of the staff of the Office of Admissions and contributes to the overall recruitment efforts of Bucknell University. Responsibilities include representing Bucknell to a wide and diverse audience on and off campus, traveling several weeks each year, corresponding with prospective students and their families, and participating in the review and selection of Bucknell applicants. The Regional Associate Director reports to a member of the senior leadership team, in collaboration with the Dean of Admissions and the Admissions team members.

Job Duties:
The Associate Director of Admissions will contribute to the overall recruitment efforts of the Office of Admissions at Bucknell University. This is a regional position based in New England.

Territory management:
  • Establish clear regional recruitment and yield processes and goals in alignment with institutional and divisional priorities.
  • Travel and recruit extensively in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont on a regular basis throughout the year.
  • Develop data-informed strategies and initiatives to further develop new regional markets as well as increase applications in existing markets.
  • Assess and determine impact of regional college fairs and other activities to develop effective strategies to better understand prospective and applicant student trends in the region.
  • Develop and administer regional budgets.
  • Respond to inquiries from prospective New England students, applicants and related constituencies promptly and accurately via email and phone regarding application status and admission process.
  • Provide accurate and up to date information to prospective students and parents on academic programs, academic scholarships, housing options, student life and student service.
  • Coordinate Bucknell's relationships with regional foundations, organizations, and government agencies that assist prospective students.
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with appropriate educational constituencies, such as school counselors, independent educational consultants, and community-based organizations.
  • Build, expand, and strengthen a support network consisting of alumni, parents, and friends of the University within the designated region.
  • Collaborate and partner with faculty, staff and current students to recruit and yield prospective students.
  • Manage special interest group(s) to enhance the scope of recruitment to enroll and shape a diverse first-year class.
  • Be an active member for regional admissions organization(s).
  • Plan and execute regional events.
    Management of Applicant Pool
  • Serve as a vertical manager, the senior admissions officer responsible for applicants to one of the six divisions of the Bucknell undergraduate admissions pool of candidates. This includes serving as a secondary or tertiary reader on applications to the assigned division and making final decisions or recommending further review to the Dean of Admissions.
  • Participate in the application review process for first-year and transfer applicants from the region in a highly competitive applicant pool.
    Project Management
  • As directed by senior leadership or the Dean of Admissions, oversee assigned projects and tasks.
  • Travel to campus at regularly scheduled intervals for training, development, and recruitment activities including but not limited to: Early Decision reader training, Regular Decision reader training, and end of year staff retreat.

    Other Duties As Assigned

    Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Minimum of three to five years of relevant experience.
  • Knowledge of and appreciation for highly selective liberal arts institutions.
  • Commitment to working flexible hours to meet office needs. Some evening and weekend work will be required.
  • Must be a licensed driver.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality, work with sensitive issues and to exercise good judgment under pressure.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks in an organized and efficient manner in an environment that requires one to be able to work effectively both independently and as a team member.
  • Experience with managing staff, student interns, student workers or volunteers is desired.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and computer skills.
  • Strong presentation skills a must.
  • Willingness to take initiative and be creative.

    Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree
  • Experience with managing staff, student interns, student workers or volunteers
  • Experience with Slate Constituent Relationship Management system and/or Google Apps suite

    Physical Demands:
  • The ability to lift boxes weighing up to 30 lbs. is required.

    Work Type:
    This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt, benefits eligible position.


    To apply, visit https://careers.bucknell.edu/en-us/job/497054/regional-associate-director-of-admissions jeid-22556ca597377846b8c23943b8b81660

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