Assistant Director, Admissions

Job Description

As a representative of Syracuse University, the Assistant Director will seek to identify, attract, and enroll candidates for admission who contribute to Syracuse University’s mission. The assistant director will manage strategic recruitment initiatives with a specific focus on STEM outreach, including coordination of campus events and group visits, group travel, and support programs that engage and inform school counselors, community-based organizations, and other partners about academic offerings Syracuse University. In addition, the assistant director will act as a thought partner and strategic leader in the development strategic recruitment initiatives.

Education and Experience

• Three (3 ) plus years of experience in selective college admissions or a closely related role.
• Bachelors degree required; masters preferred .
• Valid US driver’s license.
  
  

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent relationship management skills. Ideal candidate will be comfortable working with all age groups, from prospective students to faculty, alumni and parents.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Creativity and strategic planning skills.
• Excellence in interpersonal, presentational, and written communication.
• The ability to thoughtfully articulate the mission of Syracuse University and its’ value .
• Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to details.
• Strong supervisory skills and experience working with volunteers.
• Facility with office technology including Microsoft products and Slate.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. A genuine interest in people and an understanding of the concerns of prospective students and families.
• Sense of humor and interest in working as a part of an energetic team.
• Attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Proficiency in data management and CRM systems.
• Availability and willingness to travel within the US.
• Availability and willingness to work in-person at the worksite.
• Availability and willingness to cover on-campus events on evenings and weekends as necessary.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Strategic and creative development and implementation of STEM initiatives, to include campus programming, group visits, consortium travel and other recruitment initiatives, as appropriate.
• Communicate the value of a Syracuse University experience through presentations, interviews, and other recruitment events.
• Respond to email, phone, virtual and in person communication, i.e., daily activity to respond to prospective students, parents, families, and counselors.
• Oversee group visit program including development of partnerships, specialized opportunities for pipeline program visitors, and strategic deployment of campus partners.
• Assist the events team, as assigned, with the coordination and implementation of events related to campus/field programs, the University 100 Student Tour Guides, group visit requests and daily campus visits.
• Develop and execute STEM recruitment communications; respond to inquiries and manage outreach and follow-up, as appropriate.
• Read applications and evaluate credentials for admission.
• Recommend admission decisions in support of university enrollment goals and priorities.
• Conduct evaluative interviews of prospective students.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Tools/Equipment

Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About The Syracuse Area

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

EEO Statement

Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.

Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community

Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.