Assistant Director, Pharmacy Admissions and Marketing

Position Summary:

The Assistant Director, Pharmacy Admissions and Marketing will be a valuable member of the Pharmacy Admissions team to recruit incoming professional Pharmacy students. The Assistant Director will manage communications and recruitment efforts to attract prospective students, achieving application and enrollment goals. They will travel, interview, review applications, coordinate events, and oversee the Student Ambassador program, while collaborating with faculty, staff, and alumni. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, well organized, and have excellent interpersonal communication skills. The Assistant Director of Pharmacy Admissions and Marketing will report to the Director of Pharmacy Admissions.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

Prospective Student Engagement and Communication

• Develop communication (print and digital) campaigns targeted to prospective students.
• Provide customer service to prospective students, families, and the public.
• Interview prospective students and maintain records in the data system.
• Present to prospective students and other stakeholders.

Recruitment and Admissions Process

• Manage recruitment territory through data analysis, travel planning, and outreach.
• Travel (8-12 weeks) to schools and metro areas to recruit students.
• Meet application and enrollment goals for assigned markets.
• Review applications and evaluate prerequisites for admission.

Event and Program Coordination

• Plan and implement on- and off-campus admissions events.
• Manage pharmacy candidate interview days, including faculty, staff, and student participation.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders.

Other

• Support and coordinate Student Ambassadors, including selection, training, and scheduling.
• Participate in departmental and committee meetings.
• Support Director on strategic initiatives as applicable.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service skills and experience; understanding of the dynamic modes of communication with students and parents (i.e. use of technology and social networking vs. traditional use of email, phone campaigns and letter campaigns).
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and responsibilities at the same time.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment and work with diverse populations.
• Ability to develop working knowledge of the College policies and procedures, including information contained in the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences catalog.
• Proficiency with CRM and database management systems and all Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability and willingness to travel nationally during peak recruitment periods. Requires valid driver’s license.
• Creativity, team-oriented work ethic; ability to work autonomously and with direction; flexibility for work schedules that may include evenings and weekends.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
• 3-5 years’ experience in college admissions, recruitment or marketing; student development and/or counseling experience; familiarity with and understanding of educational systems
• Familiarity with small, private college setting preferred

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Additional Information:

This position is based in Albany, NY. The duties and responsibilities of this role require the need for in-person collaboration and/or interaction with our community, travel off campus, with consideration that the primary goal is serving prospective students. Standard work hours are from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM EST, Monday through Friday. The position requires 8-12 weeks of travel, which could be local, regional or across the country.

Once trained, a flexible schedule including work from home days, in-office days and travel days will be coordinated in advance. Any remote work must be performed in a state in which the College is registered to do business which includes New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, Maryland, Texas, and California.

Benefits:

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental and vision benefits, free life insurance and disability programs, tuition assistance programs, retirement plan with employer match and contribution, and generous time off including 20 paid holidays plus paid sick and vacation time. Additional perks include wellness rewards, free gym access, free parking, identity theft protection and many others. Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, and exclusions may apply for some roles.

ACPHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our hiring and employment practices.