Assistant Director of Admissions and Recruitment, Online Programs
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Assistant Director of Admissions and Recruitment, Online ProgramsFounded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Admissions, the Assistant Director of Admissions will lead talent acquisition activities for online masters programs at Fordham University's Gabelli School of Business.This role will assist in leading and enhancing the recruiting strategy to attract, recruit, evaluate and yield high-ability and high-potential candidates to the graduate division of the Gabelli School of Business.This position requires some work hours on weekends, evenings and possible travel domestically and internationally.Essential FunctionsRepresents the entire suite of GSB online graduate programs at events, tours, and fairs, designs and delivers online and in-person information sessions, and follows up with prospective students to drive applications and yield.Identifies new opportunities to connect with candidates and designs events and activities to reach working professionals who could benefit from graduate management education in concert with the faculty directors, career services staff, and academic advisors.Engages with and counsels prospective students on admissions requirements, policies and procedures, and topics related to enrollment (prerequisite courses, curriculum, student aid, and career opportunities) in large and small group formats, email, or virtual platforms (e.g., Skype, Zoom, WeChat, WhatsApp, etc.).Assesses candidates' academic record, motivation, initiative, leadership potential, work/life experience, extracurricular activities, and educational/personal achievement as it relates to preparedness for graduate study for the purpose of admissions.Organizes and/or supports recruiting and yield events for the entire Gabelli graduate admissions team held in-person and/or virtually.Represents admissions at one or more cross-functional teams with colleagues in academic advising, career development, and alumni relations to serve students in an end-to-end process.Essential Functions Note: This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.Management ResponsibilitiesNot responsible for supervision or oversight of others.Required Qualifications: Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree in related area.Minimum 3 years equivalent experience/training.Required Qualifications: Knowledge and SkillsDemonstrated ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills; excellent diplomacy skills to handle complex situations with multiple stakeholders; strong interpersonal and team skills.Demonstrated ability to make admissions recommendations in a competitive admissions environment.Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training and/or working knowledge of graduate management education.Experience interacting with the working professionals population.Experience managing user-facing technology applications (e.g., Slate, Salesforce, etc.).Experience working with a diverse group of peers, faculty, administrative personnel, and graduate students.Minimum Starting Salary$67,000Maximum Starting Salary$75,000Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.Is this a Union position?NoPosting NumberA710PNumber of Vacancies1Start DateASAPPosting Date11/11/2024Special InstructionsEEO Statement: Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Physical Activity and Work EnvironmentOffice Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.Documents Needed to ApplyRequired DocumentsResumeCover LetterOptional DocumentsSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* Do you have a bachelor's degree?YesNo* Do you have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience?YesNo#J-18808-Ljbffr