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Assistant Director of Recruitment

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

AI generated summary

  • You need a bachelor's degree (master's preferred), recruiting experience, strong communication skills, Excel proficiency, and a background in equity, diversity, accessibility, and education recruitment.
  • You will engage with prospective students and families, manage the ambassador program, develop recruitment strategies, collaborate on international initiatives, and handle communications and social media.

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
  • Master’s degree preferred.
  • Reasonable experience in recruiting and familiarity with Syracuse University, the College of Arts and Sciences and the Maxwell School of Citizenship is preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication ability.
  • The ability to use excel and other databases to maintain and present data.
  • Flexibility in fast paced deadline-oriented environment.
  • Experience or educational background related to the promotion of equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion.
  • Experience in educational recruitment and admissions strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Meet with daily visitors in the admissions office, speak with students and families at recruitment events, on the phone and via Zoom. Attend off-campus recruitment events and conduct admissions interviews.
  • Manage the A&S | Maxwell Student Ambassador Program and student employees including; hiring, training, and scheduling
  • Develop recruitment pipelines in existing and growing markets. Travel to Boston, NYC, and Washington D.C. regularly to cultivate applicant pool and improve yield.
  • Collaborate with central international team and international advisors to develop new initiatives to strengthen international student recruitment.
  • Assume responsibilities of all Maxwell related communications. Plan, write and distribute communications about programs, admissions events and coordinate Maxwell specific social media content.

FAQs

What is the location for the Assistant Director of Recruitment position?

The position is located in Syracuse, NY.

What is the pay range for this position?

The pay range for the Assistant Director of Recruitment position is $60,450 - $70,000.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary, with a master’s degree preferred. Reasonable experience in recruiting and familiarity with Syracuse University, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the Maxwell School of Citizenship is preferred.

Is the position full-time or part-time?

The Assistant Director of Recruitment position is full-time.

What hours are expected for this position?

Standard university business hours are 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM during the academic year and 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM during the summer, though hours may vary based on operational needs.

Are there any specific skills required for this role?

Yes, the role requires excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication abilities, proficiency in Excel and other databases, flexibility in a fast-paced environment, and experience related to equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion.

Does this position require travel?

Yes, regular travel to Boston, NYC, and Washington D.C. is expected to cultivate the applicant pool and improve yield.

Is this position part of a union?

Yes, this position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by the SEIU, Local 200United.

What responsibilities does the Assistant Director of Recruitment have?

Responsibilities include meeting daily visitors in the admissions office, managing the A&S | Maxwell Student Ambassador Program, developing recruitment pipelines, collaborating on international recruitment initiatives, and handling Maxwell related communications.

How can I apply for this position?

To apply, you must complete an online application and attach a resume and cover letter.

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