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Associate Director of Transfer Admissions – Admissions Salary: Commensurate with experience POSITION
SUMMARY: The Associate Director of Transfer Admissions manages all aspects of the
undergraduate transfer admission and recruitment process, with a concentrated
focus on increasing the market share of transfer students. The associate
director evaluates the market and initiates strategies to increase Duquesne's
undergraduate transfer student enrollment and retention, which can assist the
University with its goal to increase net tuition revenue. The associate
director also provides leadership to the assistant director of transfer
admissions in conjunction with the Sr. Director of Admissions and Recruitment.
The associate director will oversee the travel schedule and strategic
initiatives for transfer recruitment. DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Spearhead the recruitment and enrollment of transfer students by
developing and implementing an effective transfer student recruitment and
marketing plan that meets the strategic enrollment goals of the university. Analyze
data to determine which recruitment tactics and strategies are effective and
which are not while creating new tactics to open and reach new markets. Determine
the best next contact for each of the hot prospects in the territory. This
involves regular use of the arsenal, which comprises both printed and web
information collected for this purpose and members of the campus community -
i.e., faculty, alumni, current students, coaches and parents of current
students. Heavy use of outgoing contacts via phone, email, IM, etc. to
cultivate, engage, grade, persuade and close prospective transfer students.
Always qualifies conversation and generates next steps (application, enrollment
deposit, FAFSA, housing application, registration, etc.). Lead
group information sessions and also meets one-on-one with parents and
prospective transfer students to provide information and assist in the
application process; give campus tours. Evaluate
admissions applications and related admission and scholarship decisions. Manage
all transfer and re-admit applications and serve as liaison to school(s) or
program(s). Make acceptance and financial aid packaging/depth sounding calls. Manage lead
populations entry into Slate from college fairs, college visits, individual and
group visits. Report to senior
enrollment management leadership regarding the status of application review in
assigned territory, school/program(s). Establish and maintain process with Registrar,
Financial Aid, Advising, and School-Based Enrollment Staff for transfer credit
evaluations, degree audit reviews, and enrollment advising. Serve as a transfer
credit evaluation and enrollment advising resource, providing an estimated
assessment of educational credits in compliance with degree requirements. Represent the university at on- and off-campus
admissions events and programs, travel to college fairs and other recruitment
events, and conduct group information sessions. Create and present admissions
presentations to internal and external constituents and for
transfer-student-specific recruitment events. Collaborate with campus partners, such as school-based enrollment staff and
other enrollment-related teams, as it pertains to transfer recruitment
initiatives. Develop orientation and retention efforts for transfer
students. Assist in planning and executing a shared admissions budget for
programs, events, etc. Analyzes the effectiveness of recruitment events to
ensure that they both support the recruitment and enrollment goals of the
university and are an effective and efficient use of financial resources. Coach
and mentor, the assistant director of transfer admission. Train admissions
office to serve transfer students. Performs other related duties as assigned in support of a
dynamic, goal-oriented team. Travel is
required 25% of the time. Completes other
duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITIES: Guides work of others who
perform the same work. May organize, set priorities, schedule and review work,
but has no responsibility to hire, terminate, reviewing performance or make pay
decisions.
Benefits: Generous
benefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirement
match, and tuition remission for employee and dependents. Details at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location: Admissions
Position Status: Full-time
Hours: Varied
Position Number: 235010/10-863
FLSA Status: Exempt
Through
direct territory management and supervision of the assistant director of
transfer admission, recruit undergraduate transfer students to achieve
enrollment objectives:
Make recommendations to improve recruitment tactics.
Cultivate relationships with alumni, college
counselors/advisors and other constituents in the territory to assist with the
recruitment process. Work with counselors and/or advisors at targeted
two-year colleges, as well as faculty in specific majors at those colleges in
order to develop strong relationships with each college.
Build strategic
partnerships with transfer counselors and other staff as appropriate at
community colleges. Work with community colleges and other higher education
institutions to establish articulation agreements. Identify new opportunities
for competitive academic plans.
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business, education or communication from an accredited
institution and 5-8 years of progressively responsible experience. Position requires 5-8 years
of progressive managerial admissions/enrollment experience in higher education. Previous supervisory
experience required. Current valid PA Driver’s
license in good standing. Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree in business, education or communication from an accredited
institution. Experience with creating and
implementing transfer recruitment strategies, two-year college articulation
agreements and presenting to internal and external constituents. Strong technology skills with proficiency in Microsoft
Office Suite; experience with Banner, Slate, social media and integrated
database. Alternately, the
successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and
training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to
perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the
following: Knowledge of student recruitment and college
admissions and targeted recruitment programs. Must become knowledgeable about all aspects of
Duquesne University including academic programs, campus events and activities,
orientation, athletics, housing, financial aid, billing, college policy, and
important dates. Demonstrated planning and organizational skills to
accommodate multiple priorities. Exceptional leadership, customer service,
interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written. Effective public speaking and presentation skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with
the ability to prioritize work. Ability to think strategically and work in a diverse
environment both independently and as part of a team. Ability to lift prospective student marketing
materials (~30 pounds) and travel independently. Ability to maintain a high energy level with an
enthusiastic, positive approach creating an excellent rapport with prospective
students and their parents, team members and other departments within the
University community. Dedicated to customer service and to the educational
development of students. Ability to establish and maintain effective
relationships with diverse populations, including students, faculty, scholars,
and staff with sensitivity to the need of each individual to be treated with
dignity and respect as it relates to diversity in general and the Mission of
the University specifically. Professional demeanor with the ability to deal with
people in a courteous and tactful fashion regardless of circumstances. Ability to work additional hours and weekends during
peak application receipt and processing periods. Knowledge and understanding of federal, states, and
agency-accrediting rules and regulations as they pertain to higher education. Sensitivity to the need of each individual to be
treated with dignity and respect as it relates to diversity in general and the
Mission of the University specifically. Commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and
recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and
respect consistent with the University’s Mission. Demonstrated experience with, and
understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students,
faculty, staff and others). Ability to establish
and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community. Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University
and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The
mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of
service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an
ecumenical campus community. APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information
for three professional references. Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University values
equality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. We
aspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflects
contemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campus
community. We particularly encourage applications from members of
underrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our charter
membership in this region's HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/). We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university and
its Spiritan heritage by
visiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement.
Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which they
see their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community and
furthering its mission. Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community,
the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in
mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity,
Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and
as an employer.