The Office Of Admission
Assistant/AssociateDirector,DCMetroRegional
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“Assistant/Associate Director, DC Metro Regional at The Office Of Admission. Skills: Student recruitment, Relationship management. Represent Fairfield University. Foster relationships”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet institutional goals
Industry & Context.
Travel duties as assigned, Work on evenings and weekends, Travel to Fairfield, CT as needed, Driving for University business
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree required, Three to Six years experience in admission, Intermediate skills in using Microsoft Office, Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills required, Ability and willingness to provide excellent service, Ability to work in a collegial manner, Possess a U. S driver's license
Nice to Have
Past experience with Slate is preferred
What You'll Do.
Represent Fairfield University
Provide first-reading duties
Serve on admission committee
Collaborate closely with campus partners
Maintain excellent customer service
Work with admissions staff
Meet institutional goals
Assist in executing recruitment programs
Work on evenings and weekends
Serve on project teams
Complete administrative projects
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Campus partners; Admissions staff; Constituents on campus
Communication Scope
Written communication; Oral communication; Interpersonal communication; Presentations
Process & Methodology
Strategic planning
Full Job Description
**Job Description:** Fairfield University is looking for a self-motivated, detailed-oriented, hardworking and intelligent person to join the Office of Admission as a Regional Assistant Director/Associate of Admission. This position will be regionally located in the Washington DC metro area. The Assistant Director/Associate Director of Admission is responsible for the identification, recruitment and evaluation of promising prospective students within their designated territory. Being regionally based, the Assistant Director/Associate Director serves as the University’s admission presence in this territory and is expected to foster strong relationships on behalf of Fairfield University within the community. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build upon the strong success of Fairfield’s enrollment strategy. Fairfield has made tremendous inroads in becoming more selective and national with its approach to enrollment. Candidates who are professional and have a proven track record as relationship builders and ethical practitioners will be considered for this position. **Essential functions** * Represent Fairfield University, its programs and co-curricular offerings to prospective students and families at out-of-state recruitment events, including high school and college visits, college fairs, visits to individual schools and community-based organizations, receptions, information sessions, and presentations. * Work closely with high school guidance counselors, secondary school administrators and community-based organizations to foster strong relationships to advance the mission of Fairfield University. * Provide first-reading duties on all applicants from territory, as well as serve on the admission committee. * Collaborate closely with appropriate campus partners. Serve as a partner, maintaining an excellent level of customer service with prospective students and their families, and the University’s employees. * Work closely with the admissions staff in
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