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Assistant Director of Admission (Specialized Masters Programs)

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Emory University

8d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Education & Teaching
  • Atlanta

AI generated summary

  • You need a bachelor's degree, 3 years in admissions or related, a valid GA driver’s license, strong communication skills, organizational ability, problem-solving skills, and travel flexibility.
  • You will develop recruitment strategies, review applications, conduct info sessions, maintain candidate relationships, and collaborate with internal teams to enhance admissions for specialized master's programs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and three years of college admission or recruiting experience in a university or business environment or related experience.
  • A valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record.
  • Effective public speaking skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
  • Demonstrate a strong sense of cultural awareness to support recruiting a diverse class.
  • Comfortable in sharing ideas and incorporating the ideas of others in order to reach good decisions.
  • Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively solve problems by initiating and implementing projects independently.
  • Must be detail oriented.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally (possesses current passport) and work flexible hours.
  • Knowledge of the broad spectrum of available university academic units, curricula, and programs.
  • Knowledge of student recruitment processes.
  • Ability to provide consistent personalized positive attention to candidates.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.

Responsibilities

  • Assists in developing, implementing and evaluating recruitment strategies for a professional school.
  • Attends recruitment functions and maintains contact with prospective students, candidates and recruiting contacts.
  • May coordinate admission programs for one or more student groups such as prospects, already accepted prospects, alumni, internationals, or transfers.
  • Reviews applications for admission, provides comments, and assigns an admissions rating to each application.
  • Recommends which applicants to accept, refer, reject, or put on the waiting list.
  • May participate in coordinating alumni volunteer activities to enhance student recruitment.
  • Assists in planning and implementing special student recruitment events.
  • Conducts information sessions and tours for visiting students and parents.
  • Answers questions concerning admission, housing, financial aid, academic departments and the university in general.
  • Performs related responsibilities as required.
  • Supports admissions strategy throughout the consumer journey for the Specialized Masters Programs (Master of Science of Business Analytics (MSBA), Master of Finance (MF), Master in Management (MiM), and Master of Business for Veterans (MBV), including all aspects of recruitment, evaluation, and yield.
  • Utilizes application management & CRM system (Slate) to manage and track candidate engagement, evaluate applications, create and use reports to make data-informed decisions, and communicate with candidates throughout the recruitment cycle.
  • Proactively initiates interactions with candidates to establish relationships and influence candidates to move through the admissions funnel to matriculation.
  • Provides timely follow-through on communication plans by initiating & answering correspondence and inquiries from all candidates.
  • Participates in evaluating candidates by reading applications, conducting interviews, completing evaluation forms as directed, participating in admission committee meetings, recommending scholarships, and other related activities.
  • Travel required to attend local and non-local recruitment functions: domestic and international, some early morning, evenings, and weekends.
  • Delivers presentations, in person and online, for diverse groups of candidates.
  • Maintains working relationships with other school departments, working closely with the Program Offices, the Graduate Career Management Center, and other cross-functional partners.
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; and participating in professional organizations.
  • Collaborates internally with the Graduate Admissions operations team and communication team to develop website, print material, and social media strategies to achieve admission goals.
  • Represents the School with the highest degree of professionalism through an array of outreach programs and activities.

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Assistant Director of Admission for Specialized Masters Programs?

The primary role is to assist in candidate evaluation, recruitment, yield, program education and promotion, and support for graduate students in the Specialized Masters Programs at Goizueta Business School.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A bachelor's degree and three years of college admission or recruiting experience in a university or business environment, along with effective public speaking skills, are required.

Will travel be required for this position?

Yes, the role requires travel to attend local and non-local recruitment functions, which may include early morning, evenings, and weekends.

What programs will the Assistant Director be primarily working with?

The Assistant Director will be focused on the Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA), Master of Finance (MF), Master in Management (MIM), and Master of Business for Veterans (MBV) programs.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, the role includes opportunities for professional development such as participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.

Is experience with a CRM system necessary for this position?

Yes, familiarity with an application management and CRM system (such as Slate) is important for managing candidate engagement, evaluating applications, and creating reports for data-informed decisions.

What are the key responsibilities of the Assistant Director?

Key responsibilities include developing recruitment strategies, attending recruitment functions, reviewing applications, conducting information sessions, and collaborating with other departments to enhance recruitment efforts.

How does Emory University support diversity and inclusion in hiring?

Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, and other factors. The university actively seeks to achieve a diverse workforce through its affirmative action and nondiscrimination policies.

Is there a focus on specific candidate demographics for this role?

Yes, the Assistant Director should be passionate about supporting early-career, college-aged, and international candidates.

What type of environment does the position typically require?

The position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location, with potential options for remote work from home at department discretion.

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Emory University, a top research university located in Atlanta, Georgia, is an inquiry-driven, ethically engaged and diverse community whose members work collaboratively for positive transformation in the world through courageous leadership in teaching, research, scholarship, health care and social action. The university is recognized internationally for its outstanding liberal arts college, superb professional schools and one of the Southeast's leading health care systems.