Associate Director of Graduate Admission
Company: Suffolk University
Location: Boston
Posted on: May 11, 2024
Job Description:
Looking to help a diverse population of students achieve their
goals? Suffolk University is seeking a talented Associate Director
of Graduate Admission to bring strategy, creativity, and leadership
to the recruitment of 50+ graduate programs across the College of
Arts & Sciences and Sawyer Business School.Driven by a of access to
opportunity, Suffolk University leverages its prime location in the
heart of downtown Boston to change lives and positively impact
communities through the power of education, inclusion, and
engagement. By joining our team, you'll play a part in providing
students with experiential and transformational learning
opportunities that begin in the center of Boston, reach across the
globe, and lead to extraordinary outcomes for our graduates. The
Associate Director of Graduate Admission role is ideal for
candidates who love to travel, thrive in a collaborative team
environment, and are committed to helping prospective students make
their dreams a reality. Reporting to the Director of Graduate
Admission and providing direct supervision to at least 3 full-time
staff members, this is an opportunity to let your leadership and
student service skills shine. This member of the senior admission
team will work in our office in vibrant downtown Boston, with a
limited hybrid schedule based on departmental needs and the
enrollment cycle.Benefits include:
- Generous paid time off and commitment to work-life balance
- Tuition free course benefits in the College of Arts and
Sciences and in the Sawyer Business School for employees with
additional tuition benefits for spouses, domestic partners, and
children
- Top-notch well-being care available through Harvard Pilgrim
Medical/Delta Dental and a Flexible Spending Account
- Pre-tax commuter benefit
- Employee Assistance Program that provides employees and their
family members with initial assessment, referrals and short-term
counseling for personal and work challenges
- Discounted home and auto insurance Key responsibilities:
- Provide mentorship and management of the graduate admission
recruiting team, implementing strategy and role modeling best
practices in enrollment management
- Travel domestically and internationally approximately 6-8 weeks
throughout the year, and represent the University both virtually
and in person at student recruiting events
- Manage admission for a caseload of graduate programs with a
high level of service, including regular communication with faculty
program directors; assisting prospects and applicants via
one-on-one meetings, email, text, and phone; reviewing files; and
contributing to admission decisions. Report on inquiry to
enrollment funnel and progress towards institutional goals while
ensuring data integrity
- Develop off-campus recruitment strategy, including college
fairs, vendor-run and large-scale events, and program-specific
offerings. Prepare full, detailed list of all opportunities with
recommendations and analyze data to inform domestic and
international travel
- Assist the Director with budget management, including reviewing
monthly reports, checking for correct budget lines, and conducting
transfer requests as needed
- Act as a senior admissions officer in the absence of the
Director, making autonomous decisions that may be tied to tactical
and strategic planning on behalf of the admissions office
- Liaise with campus and external partners that support
recruiting a diverse population of graduate students, including
program directors, Career Services and the Office of Alumni
Relations
- Serve on university committees as needed, and conduct other
duties as assigned by the Director of Graduate Admission and Senior
Vice President of Enrollment Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required
- 5+ years of relevant experience in admission and recruitment,
preferably at the graduate level
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse work
environment
- Strong time management and ability to meet strict, frequent
deadlines
- Ability to engage and network with prospective applicants
including the ability to represent the University professionally,
express the value of attending Suffolk, and to 'sell' a vision
- Strong creativity and innovation; willingness to try new
approaches to achieve desired objectives
- Excellent written and oral communication skills including the
ability to write a variety of concise, engaging, and professional
material directed to internal and external audiences
- Must be 18 years old, have at least two years of driving
experience and have a valid driver's license from the U.S. or U.S.
Territories; must submit to an annual driver record check and
maintain an acceptable driving record per university and/or
insurance carrier requirements; must complete the University driver
safety training within 60 days of hire and additional driver
training as needed
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including
having a valid passport
- Ability working nights and weekends as required for recruiting
events
- Strong computer proficiency required; experience with an
admission CRM system preferred
- Able to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively
- Cover letter required to be
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Keywords: Suffolk University, Peabody , Associate Director of Graduate Admission, Executive , Boston, Massachusetts
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