Assistant Director of Admissions

Plymouth Source: WhatJobs

£49,000–£68,000

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Plymouth State University’s Assistant Director of Admissions will serve as a part of a recruitment team that will work to increase brand awareness and recognition of PSU while recruiting prospective students to enroll at Plymouth State University. This position will build recruitment relationships with prospective students and their families, high school counselors, community-based organizations and others, throughout the recruitment and enrollment life-cycle through on-campus and off-campus programs & events and through multiple communication channels including phone, social media, electronic, and other tools geared towards effective relationship management. The position will also evaluate applications and provide enrollment advising to prospective students.

Acceptable minimum level of education

Acceptable minimum level of education Bachelor's

Acceptable minimum years of experience

Acceptable minimum years of experience 1 year

Additional Job Information

Posting Number

Posting Number PS4795FY25

Other minimum qualifications

Strong public speaking and presentation skills
Computer skills as related to admission process and functions such as: CRM
Aptitude to design and execute prospect territory management strategies to achieve individual and department recruitment, application, and enrollment goals.
Valid Driver’s license, a willingness to travel and work nights/weekends are required

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with college, university or school admissions/graduation policies and/or student activities.

Salary Information

Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

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The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Institution Information

Plymouth State University offers high-quality baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. Through research and innovative community partnerships, the University contributes to the economic, social, cultural, and environmental development of the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire and beyond.

Plymouth State University ( PSU ) is transforming the campus to create a first-of-its-kind university holistically organized around integrated clusters. Our goal is to provide a dynamic interdisciplinary and innovative learning environment. Students, faculty, staff, and community will connect to solve real-world challenges that will benefit people and organizations at all levels. We are a residential and comprehensive university with a warm and engaged learning community focused on teaching excellence and regional engagement. The University is located in the heart of the Lakes Region and White Mountains of New Hampshire and serves approximately 4,300 undergraduate and more than 2,000 graduate students.

Our Integrated Cluster Learning Model amplifies the educational experience and strengthens the institution’s legacy of interdisciplinary study and applied experiential learning. PSU students will work in teams with faculty and partners within 7 Integrated Clusters of degree programs: Exploration and Discovery; Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Arts and Technologies; Health and Human Enrichment; Justice and Security; Education, Democracy and Social Change; and Tourism, Environment and Sustainable Development. Now is an exciting time to join Plymouth State and help shape our new kind of university and ultimately tomorrow’s leaders.

Surrounded by lakes and mountains, PSU’s 170-acre campus provides students with an outstanding natural laboratory for learning and an ideal setting for outdoor recreation. PSU has consistently earned national recognition for its commitment to community service, environmental sustainability, academic excellence, and employee wellness.

Posting Date

Posting Date 08/05/2024

Open Until Filled Yes

Closing Date

Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only?

Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only? No

Interested Internal Candidates Exist?

Interested Internal Candidates Exist? No

Job Category

Appointment Type

If TERM position provide projected end date

Equipment/Instruments

Uses general office equipment, computers, A/V equipment and other relevant equipment.

Drivers License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that apply.

Drivers License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that apply. Valid Drivers License and Safe Driving Record

Duties / Responsibilities

Job Duties

Duty/Responsibility

Implement and manage innovative, data-driven student recruitment and admission activities.
Provide admission counseling and information to prospective students, high school counselors, CBO’s, community college transfer advisors, as well as other community members
Attend Open House, Accepted Student Days, and other on campus recruitment events
Review, applications for admissions and make decisions on acceptance
Manage a pool of inquiries and applicants from various sources and follow up as needed to move and guide applicants through the process toward admission.
Review and evaluate admission standards and regularly monitor student data to improve the student experience; and
Safeguard the confidentiality of student, staff and university information by exercising discretion in communicating information to faculty, staff, parents, alumni and current and potential students, and in handling departmental records and files and similar confidential materials.
Attend recruitment events off-campus in a defined territory to include nights and weekends.

Duty/Responsibility

Manage effective communications with prospective students, high school counselors, CBO’s and other community partners.
Working closely with university and external partners selected by the Sr. Associate Director of Admissions, formulate and implement a strategic communication plan that follows the continuum from growing the undergraduate applicant funnel to prospective applicant inquiry, to application, to matriculation in support of overall admission and net revenue goals for the online and residential graduate student population.
Coordinate recruitment events in the defined territory as directed by leadership
Serve as assigned on university committees focused on support of undergraduate students or other related admissions initiatives.
Regularly attend departmental and divisional staff meetings as an active participant.
Understand and work within the guidelines of all agencies and laws governing admissions.
Cover daily information sessions as needed.