Associate Director Of Undergraduate Admissions

Career Opportunities with Manhattan University
Associate Director of Undergraduate AdmissionsPosition: Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Travel Percentage: Up to 40%
Reports to: Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Openings: 1
Position Summary: The Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions' goal will be to successfully hire, train, and motivate our admissions recruitment team toward improving traditional undergraduate enrollment which is critical to the success of the university.
This position oversees the admissions counseling team, which is a group of committed and vibrant professionals who have had a track record of success.
The ideal candidate will be ready to work with the team on engagement and sales techniques that move students toward enrollment.
Responsibilities: Hiring, training, and coaching the Undergraduate Admissions Counselors team with positivity, care, and goal orientation while motivating them toward recruitment goals for headcount and net revenue that are in line with the goals of the university.Supporting interdepartmental student recruitment initiatives by serving as an Admissions liaison to the Student Engagement Office, Residence Life division, and Athletics department.Assisting in the research, development and implementation of the undergraduate student recruitment plan with the goal of growing traditional undergraduate enrollment.Helping create and uphold admissions standards that reflect the values and goals of Manhattan University.Managing the recruitment of an assigned geographic territory and/or student group.Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.Demonstrated experience working cross culturally with respect, appreciation and humility.Roughly 40% travel commitment during peak recruitment months: September, October, March, and April.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications and Requirements: A Bachelor's Degree or further education.3+ years of increasing responsibility in College Admissions, Sales, Customer Service, Retail or other customer-facing industries and a demonstrated ability to produce results within the context of a team environment.Strong communication and presentation skills.Strong self-motivation, initiative, goal setting skills, the ability to set objectives and a desire to learn and grow.Prior management experience is preferred but not required.Ability to demonstrate leadership outside of a management position could also be considered.Willingness to work cooperatively and constructively with a wide variety of people and the ability to speak to changing demographics in the country and its effect on the recruitment of students.The ability, willingness and availability to travel, including by car and airplane.Must have a valid driver's license.A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures, backgrounds, and abilities.
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