Description

The mission of The University of Bridgeport is to promote academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to service. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturally diverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for life and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.

Position Description Summary/Purpose:

This position supervises the Admissions staff, creates and implements department policy and ensures that enrollment goals are achieved.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Directly supervise admission officers and applicant advisors who work with students applying into the prerequisites or Associates Degree in Nursing program.
• Meets or exceeds enrollment goals; conducts online and in-person program presentations
• Manage day to day processes, monitor productivity, and set goals for team to achieve during each part of the admissions funnel.
• Communicate with team members on a weekly and/or one-on-one basis to ensure enrollment is on track; problem solving as needed to support staff and enrollment activities
• Collaborate with communication and events team to create campaigns and events to support recruitment and enrollment
• Uses reports to monitor team progress; reports to senior leadership on a consistent basis about enrollment trends.
• Creates, implements and monitors department policies. Develops training handbooks and guidelines, tracks and reviews department assessment and enrollment data.
• Involved in the implementation of department and system policies related to admissions and in the development of assessments
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes some weekday evenings and Saturdays
• Conducts all work in a safe manner and all work safety practices are followed.

Other Functions: 

• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
• Continues professional development and training; keeps current with trends.
• Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

• Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering best practices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and build an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity.
• Knowledge of the College’s academic and financial aid programs and enrollment process. 
• Strong sales and supervisory skills

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience:

The qualifications required would generally be acquired with the following or any equivalent combination of education, work experience and training.

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred
• 4 years’ experience in sales or customer service

Special Requirements:

• Valid license & insured vehicle

Physical and Mental Requirements: 

Vision Requirements:

X  Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)

X Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)

X Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)

X Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)

X Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

No special vision requirements

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401k employer match
• Employee & dependent life insurance
• Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents
• PTO program
• Flexible work schedules 

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the University of Bridgeport and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the University as the needs of the University and requirements of the job change.)