Assistant Director, Masters Admissions

• →Manages an admissions portfolio and is the primary evaluator of applications for admission related to a specific subject area and/or territory.
• →Recruits and/or evaluates applicants for master’s admission by interviewing, reading applications and summarizing evaluations. Completes these tasks independently or with some guidance and instruction from others.
• →Conducts college and university visits, attends college fairs, and hosts presentations either virtually or by travel. Admissions travel may last 4-6 weeks over the course of a year.
• →Delivers information sessions and specialized presentations, as well as participates in virtual and on-campus events for prospective master’s students.
• →Each Assistant Director will have ownership of a special project in the office related to master’s admissions. Projects include working with current student employees, managing print and web publications, coordinating in-person and virtual programming, and more.
• →Responds to inquiries via phone and e-mail, providing a positive experience for all who interact with the department.
• →Weekend and evening availability is expected throughout the year for some aspects of the position including application review, travel, and admissions events.
• →Travels and recruits in an assigned geography, assisting with planning and delivering public presentations, special events, and other recruitment activities.
• →Maintains relationships with all individuals involved in the recruitment process, including routinely counseling students and parents regarding the admission process.
• →Performs other related work as needed.

• Valid United States driver’s license.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.

• Two to three years of relevant experience.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Slate CRM.

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Maintain confidentiality.

• Work will take place in an office setting and remotely during work-related travel, on and off-campus events, and application review season.
• Some domestic travel.

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• References Contact Information (required) (3)
• When applying please include this information as three separate documents.

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Pay Range

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

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