Undergraduate Admissions Officer

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:

University of Bridgeport is seeking candidates for the position of Undergraduate Admissions Officer. This position recruits prospective students, facilitates admission requirements and provides support and guidance to prospective students throughout the enrollment process. This position will be located in Bridgeport, Connecticut but requires travel in New England and adjacent areas for several months out of the year.

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.)

• Facilitates all enrollment activities for students pursuing enrollment into the University by providing appropriate follow-up and follow-through with prospective students from point of inquiry through enrollment.

• Excellent relationship building skills; understands how to use a personalized approach to present information as to why and how the University may benefit a student’s personal, academic and professional goals.

• Identify and schedule a comprehensive travel schedule to high schools, community colleges, or other appropriate organizations for the purposes of recruiting undergraduate students. Coordinate travel needs such as hotels, meals, and rentals

• Independently manages office priorities including travel, student outreach, reviewing applications

• Thrives in a goal driven environment where metrics are consistently tracked to ensure established goals are met on time.  Reports weekly on student pipeline performance

• Independently analyzes student pipeline, diagnoses areas of success and opportunities, creates strategies to capitalize on enrollments

• Reviews and makes decisions on applications for all domestic undergraduate students applying to the University, including those below stated GPA requirements

• Executes weekend tours and information sessions independently; participates in open houses and accepted student day events

• Develops a qualifying system to identify potential enrollments

• Collects all necessary documents and paperwork toward enrollment including applications, transcripts, and immunization records.

• Presents information on the process to apply for Financial Aid, schedules financial aid appointments and acts as the primary liaison to the Financial Aid Office.

• 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:

• Extensive high-touch customer service skills

• Communication and active listening skills

• Collaborative skills

• Problem solving skills

• Knowledge of all University academic programs, policies and procedures

• Proficient in MS Office and Slate

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment

• 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.

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

• 6 months of experience in admissions, customer service, or sales preferred but not required

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 / work from home opportunities

(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 employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)

The University of Bridgeport provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University of Bridgeport complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.