Assistant Director of Admissions

St. Bonaventure University is seeking an 12-month, Assistant Director for Admissions! This is an on-site position covering local Western New York markets. The Assistant Director will be required to fulfill and/or exceed recruitment and enrollment goals set forth by the Director of Undergraduate Admissions. The Assistant Director’s primary responsibility will be territory manager for an assigned region, and be charged with recruitment and related activities to attract, recruit, and enroll students. The Assistant Director will also be responsible for the coordination of special initiatives assigned by the Director of Undergraduate Admissions. They will participate in all special and annual events hosted by the Office of Admissions.

Manages an assigned recruitment territory and is responsible for developing and augmenting relationships with different constituents, with a focus on lead and application generation. Develops and executes a data driven recruitment plan, ensuring opportunities to build brand awareness and visibility which will drive qualified inquiries, applicants and matriculates. Will manage the application review process from application through decision, and confirmation.

Ability to identify, develop, and implement programs and activities that will benefit and promote the Office of Admissions and university. Will participate in Admissions activities, to include: Open Houses (Fall and Spring into Bonas), Discovery Days, Scholar Events, Information Sessions, Presentations, Preview Days, President’s Week, Virtual Events, Junior Preview Day, Panels, Workshops, High School Visits, College Fairs, Bus Trips, Interviews, and Campus Tours. Strong organizational skills and a positive attitude.

Will mine, collect, analyze, update and present data, statistics, or information in prepared reports on/or related to regional enrollments and events administered.

Supplemental Functions: Will work closely with leadership on special recruitment initiatives assigned by the Director. Will attend and participate in Professional Development Conferences. Other projects and tasks as assigned.

Education:

Bachelors required.

Years of Experience:

3-5 years in Admissions/Recruitment or event management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to handle highly confidential material, understanding that all University information should only be disclosed to others who have a need to know, for legitimate business reasons. Have the ability to exercise and apply sound judgment and decision-making skills as well as the ability to maintain integrity and confidentiality of data.
• Demonstrates understanding and sensitivity to the needs of all prospective, as well as current students. Have exemplary customer service skills, including effectively engaging with the students, faculty, staff, and general public both in person and over the telephone. Strong interpersonal and professional leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with different constituents, colleagues (staff and faculty), students and members across the University. Ability to relate professionally and positively in a stressful and changing environment.

• Ability to provide effective dynamic presentations and speak in front of both small and large groups of people. Demonstrate good public speaking skills. Ability to effectively express ideas effectively. Competence to compose and edit correspondence, proposals and reports that may require the ability to relay complex or adverse information with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to plan, organize and execute programming, including working with various constituents across campus

• Knowledge of the University catalog including degree requirements for all programs and majors. Possess the ability to communicate accurate information related to St. Bonaventure University curriculum, academic and operational policies and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines; successfully manage multiple projects and organize special events; effectively coordinate activities and schedules; develop and recommend office procedures and systems improvements to ensure smooth admissions operations.
• Ability to balance priorities to accomplish assigned tasks within the required time frame and to be able to shift quickly between several tasks without loss of continuity.

• Has advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Specifically, Word, Excel and Outlook) to implement, develop, and maintain computer-based business operations. Self-motivated to stay current with emerging technologies and recommend and implement improvements.
• Possess a valid unencumbered driver’s license and able to travel extensively for the University.
• Carry out all responsibilities and objectives in a professional manner.
• Ability to establish and nurture effective working relationships with different constituents and members of the University community. Maintain professionalism when dealing with all staff and other customers while fostering positive working relationships.
• Accept and render constructive criticism in a professional manner.
• Adhere to the governing documents, policies and procedures established by St. Bonaventure University.

Working Conditions / Physical requirements:

• Physically able to lift various materials up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• While performing required job tasks, physically able to bend, crouch and reach continuously.
• While performing required job tasks, physically able to remain seated, frequently to continuously.
• While performing required job tasks, physically able to remain standing up to 25% of the time.
• Possesses dexterity abilities required to use a computer/systems and other technology to perform related job responsibilities.

• This position requires periodic to frequent travel and the ability to drive.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.