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Canisius College Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions in Buffalo, New York
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
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Work type: Full-time Staff
Location: Buffalo
Categories: Admissions
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
Job Summary
The Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions supports comprehensive student recruitment and admission strategies to attract, recruit, and enroll highly qualified graduate students. The incumbent will actively market and recruit potential students. The Assistant Director is a key member of the graduate admissions team and reports to the Director of Graduate Admissions. This is a full-time, exempt position.
Responsibilities:
Assists in the development, direction, and coordination of graduate admissions. Develops objectives, plans, and actions to increase student enrollment consistent with the overall mission and strategic plan.
Identifies, promotes, and markets Canisius University Graduate Admissions programs to all prospective students.
Plans, organizes, and participates in all open houses, graduate fairs, University visits, and recruitment events.
Presents at open houses, information sessions, and external recruiting events.
Provides program information, admissions counseling, and transcript analysis to prospective students. Maintains office hours for appointments and requests for information. Monitors and responds to all graduate admissions inquiries via email, telephone, in-person, or by mail.
Evaluates candidate transcripts for prerequisite coursework and approves coursework taken to remove deficiencies.
Reviews and analyzes applicant files. Recommends an admission decision for all graduate programs; coordinates with program directors for admissions decisions made by faculty.
Assists International students with the admissions process, including transcript evaluation, GPA conversion/equivalence, and visa process. Evaluates international transcripts and makes admissions decisions.
Develops working knowledge of all graduate programs to interface and market key points and admissions information to prospective students. Maintains a structured and organized exchange of information with academic departments to facilitate admissions process.
Takes a leadership role in developing an annual student recruitment plan, including the short-term and long-term student recruitment strategies, execution, and evaluation of the approved plan.
Assists with administration of admissions activities, including BANNER/HOBSONS processes, communication flow, and development and implementation of marketing opportunities to promote programs.
Assists with updates to website and program materials; supports communication with Creative and Web Services.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Demonstrated success in sales and network building.
Strong presentation skills. Superior verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Master’s degree.
At least one year of experience in admissions, recruitment, or enrollment management in a post-secondary setting or two years of marketing/sales experience.
Demonstrated success in achieving goals through direct phone calls and emails.
Self-directed and highly organized.
Understanding of the admission’s funnel process.
Ability to travel, including travel to Canada and multi-night recruitment events.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekend and evening hours.
New York State driver’s license with a good driving record.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database management with the ability to learn additional programs.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience in BANNER, Excel, Social Media, and Email Communication.
3 plus years of graduate admissions experience.
Familiarity with Canisius University Graduate Programs.
The Office of Human Resources at Canisius University utilizes an online recruitment management system.
Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA in order to participate in the search process should contact the office of human resources at (716) 888-2240.
To apply, go tohttps://www.canisius.edu/about-canisius/employment-canisius. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please include your cover letter and resume with your application.
Canisius University, a Catholic and Jesuit University, has as its foundation the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary: $62,000.00 annually
Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The selected candidate’s actual base pay will be based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including experience. Information about the total compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.
This is a full-time, salaried position. Benefits are available the first of the month after the full-time employee’s date of hire and include – health, dental and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, and retirement plan enrollment is available to full-time employees with contribution from the University after one year. Paid holidays, vacation, personal leave and sick leave. Tuition benefits are also available for full-time employees and their qualified dependents.
Advertised: 19 Jul 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
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