What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Admissions position at The University of Pittsburgh?
Assistant Director of Admissions
Join the team at Pitt-Titusville as our new Assistant Director of Admissions! In this role, you'll work closely with the VP for Enrollment Management to help shape and implement our recruitment plan and general office operations – connecting new and non-traditional students to the exciting opportunities available at the Education and Training Hub at Pitt-Titusville.
If you have a passion for higher education and enjoy connecting with students, we want to hear from you!
Salary: $44,000/year - $59,000/year
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee all admissions programming.
- Analyze data and trends to create effective recruitment plans in a competitive environment.
- Organize and participate in traditional admissions activities: high school visits, college fairs, and information sessions (both on-campus and off-campus).
- Utilize technology, including Facebook, text messaging, and mass emails, to engage prospective students.
- Coordinate individual visits for prospective students and families.
- Evaluate applications and serve as the primary contact for counseling students and families.
- Recommend budget and spending strategies to maximize recruitment efforts.
- Collaborate with campus offices and the Office of Communications and Marketing to create marketing materials and campaigns.
Requirements: At least a bachelor’s degree in education management or an adjacent field, along with the general knowledge of the college admissions process, particularly as it relates to the new student experience.
Benefits: Excellent benefits package, including retirement plan with up to 8% employer match; group medical insurance, life insurance, optional vision, and dental insurance; and generous vacation, sick and personal time. For more information visit www.hr.pitt.edu/benefits.
Assists leadership in the creation and maintenance of the admissions and recruitment strategy. Oversees day-to-day office operations, marketing strategy, and promotional communications. Recruits, evaluates, and participates in the selection of candidates for admission.
Admissions recruitment, coordination of admissions recruitment travel and admission interviews.
Individual will lift boxes of brochures and display materials from car to college fair booths and set up, reports, reams of paper, filing boxes, up to approximately 50 pounds. Extensive driving is required. It will be necessary for incumbent to stand for several consecutive hours at presentations and college fairs. Must be able to traverse stairs and lead tours of the campus. The position will also require walking to lead campus tours and to visit all departments on campus, climbing and descending stairs.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
Salary : $44,000 - $59,000
