Assistant Director of Undergraduate Enrollment Management - Downstate Territory (Not NYC)

Primary Function: Responsibilities of this admissions position include meeting with families, application evaluation, territory management and travel planning for recruitment. The ideal candidate will have an interest in working with high school students and their families though the college admissions process while enthusiastically promoting Russell Sage College.

Position Summary: The individual in this position will work toward their own goals, while being a part of a dynamic, collaborative enrollment management team. The primary focus of the admissions team is to identify, recruit and enroll a highly qualified and diverse new and transfer student class each year through the implementation of a comprehensive recruiting and prospect management.

Admission Goals: The Assistant Director will bring in 50-80 students Fall/Spring depending on territory

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in weekly staff meetings with the Admission Staff Recruitment.
• Assist with and participate in all on-campus recruitment programs (i.e. interviews, Open Houses, and School Counselor events) and with activities such as meeting one-on-one with students and families, and presenting Russell Sage College information to small and large groups.
• Plan and execute a territory recruitment plan including, but not limited to, attendance at College day/night events, High School visits, Special presentations and workshops
• Extensive follow-up with prospects to increase conversion rates from inquiry to enroll in assigned territory
• Evaluating and recommending decisions on student's applications.
• Collaborate with Admissions team members and other campus partners, including Financial Aid, IT, Solutions, and Student Affairs to develop and implement new strategies to attract sufficient applicants
• Research, data analysis and recommendation for territory management and other projects as assigned.
• Time commitment: days, evenings, select Saturdays, weekends (as necessary)

The estimated salary is $58,458 per year for 40 hours per week for 52 weeks.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree and must be self-directed, team-oriented and capable of working toward individual and common institutional goals. Interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills are necessary. Preference will be given to candidates with a proven record of accomplishment and orientation toward consumer satisfaction. In addition, the successful candidate will have a high energy level, and possess a high level of computer literacy and analytical skills.
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree - Valid Drivers' License
Computer Skills: Ability to use software applications including databases to track information and produce reports. Knowledge of student information systems a plus. Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite

RSC offers a dynamic college environment and friendly work atmosphere along with opportunities for tuition waiver, employer matched retirement plan for eligible employees and many other benefits. For complete employee benefit information, please visit our Employee Benefits page. Visit our Employment Opportunities page for additional available job openings at RSC.

Russell Sage College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, reproductive health decision making, criminal history, and any other legally protected characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws, supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Russell Sage College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity.

Russell Sage College embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential components of a rich intellectual and cultural environment in which all members are given the opportunity to reach their full potential as active participants in our local and global society. Russell Sage College is committed to developing policies and programs to create a campus that supports an optimal learning and working environment for all students, alumnae/i, faculty, administrators, and staff. Please take a look at more information about the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at Russell Sage College.

• Applications accepted until position is filled.
• Reports to: Associate Director of Undergraduate Enrollment Management/ Director of Undergraduate Enrollment Management

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