Overview:

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: 

Under the direction of the Assistant Dean of Admissions, Recruiting and Enrollment Management for the Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, the Associate Director, Admissions participates in strategic enrollment management planning and admissions and recruiting efforts for highly selective doctoral, master's and post-baccalaureate programs. The Associate Director conducts outreach and builds relationships with applicants to recruit and yield high-quality students. This person leverages admissions technology, collaborates with faculty and campus partners, assists in planning and executing recruitment events and initiatives and represents The Graduate School at college fairs and professional conferences.

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Manages the lifecycle for multiple graduate pathways, conducting outreach to inquiries, applicants and admitted students to enhance conversion at all stages

Uses the CRM, Slate, and centralization application service to maintain applicant records, track outreach and initiatives and handle events, communications and reporting

Executes efficient practices on and works with program directors and faculty in application review, interview processes and yield efforts

Assists in planning and carrying out virtual and in-person on and off campus events including information sessions, interview days and admitted student events

Participates in recruitment travel to attract qualified candidates and build relationships with external constituents

Works with the Assistant Dean to design and implement comprehensive strategic enrollment management plans

Develops and implements admissions communications in conjunction with marketing colleagues

Builds the student and alumni ambassador program

Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree

4 years of related experience

Knowledge of recruitment strategy and tactic development

Demonstrated experience with diverse applicant populations

Excellent technical skills and experience with CRM (Slate)

High attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively and independently

Strong written and oral communication skills, including presenting

Can work alongside faculty and administration across the institution to achieve goals

Ability to travel to recruitment events nationwide

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in higher education or a related discipline

Graduate professional, medical or healthcare admissions experience

SIS (PeopleSoft) and centralized application service (CAS) knowledge

Aptitude for managing situations with high level of tact and diplomacy

Demonstrated success in problem solving

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