Associate Director, Admission

At Roger Williams University students are prepared to be thinkers and doers ready to solve challenging problems with innovative solutions. RWU offers 50 majors and robust offerings of graduate and professional programs across eight schools of study including Rhode Islands only law school with campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the heart of Providence R.I. With small classrooms and a focus on undergraduate and graduate research and community engagement a Roger Williams education blends the strength of liberal arts and professional studies providing all students with the depth and breadth of interdisciplinary thinking and well-rounded knowledge necessary to succeed in our interconnected global world. RWU is committed to strengthening society through engaged scholarship so that students graduate with the ability to think critically and apply the practical skills that todays employers demand.

Roger Williams University seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value all races genders identities and abilities. RWU is committed to creating a thriving community that encourages lifelong learning professional development and academic innovation.

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The Associate Director of Admission performs a wide variety of admission and recruitment duties in support of the Undergraduate Admission Department and the Universitys strategic admission goals and objectives including recruitment travel high-level data collection and analysis and development of strategic recruitment planning.

Territory Analysis & Planning

Conduct high-level data collection and analysis query management new issue tracking and data reporting in furtherance of overall assignment of geographic responsibilities for the Freshman Admission team.

Report on the development of trends bench marking territory analysis and student search analysis.

Create and develop an annual strategic plan for recruiting and enrolling first year students at the University based on the ever-evolving data and guidance from the Director of Admission Recruitment and Vice President for Enrollment Management.

Student Recruitment

Maintain knowledge and understanding of the National trends in Higher Education particularly in the areas of admission and Enrollment Management.

Attract students (including domestic freshmen transfer and international) from an assigned geographic area by visiting high schools attending college nights and college fairs and making formal presentations to groups of students and parents on and off campus.

Establish and nurture relationships with high school guidance counselors and independent counselors developing a wide base of prospects to further the continued growth of the Universitys recruitment effort.

Collaborate and assist with international recruitment and admission efforts concentrating on recruitment initiatives to U.S. high schools and community colleges with international populations including admission advisement to prospective students and building relationships with international student guidance counselors and educational agents in the U.S.

Student Admission

Review a caseload of prospective student applications and make admission decisions in accordance with established admission accept policies.

Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with admitted students advising on such matters as degree requirements academic and extracurricular University life admission standards University culture and the logistics of visiting and/or living on or off campus.

University Relations Liaison

Serve as a primary liaison for admission visitors which includes regular and targeted correspondence with all prospects families and guidance staff.

Maintain day evening and weekend office hours to maximize personal communication with students parents and counselors in person during travel or via College Live web chats.

Increase the visibility of the University with external constituents by disseminating University literature and other applicable data in order to keep target schools and school counselors informed of recruitment and outreach efforts.

Managerial Responsibilities

Perform managerial responsibilities for the Assistants Counselors and/or students.

Develop a comprehensive training program and be the primary staffing and scheduling coordinator.

Supervise the dissemination of work responsibilities and priorities training and personnel resolution.

Write and distribute performance evaluations.

Mentor and motivate staff to achieve peak production and performance.

Committee Participation and Leadership

Participate in University Committees to enhance the effectiveness of Student Admission Programs.

Participate in Admission committees as appointed including EAI EAII and Regular Decision committees.

The Associate Director will prepare student applications for reviews and formulate early admission decisions while working under strict time constraints.

Additional Functions

Participate as necessary in other technical and/or professional admission matters as delegated by the Directors.

Perform data collection and analyzes data.

Assist in the support and preparation for all enrollment management events with specific attention to logistical details staffing and support materials.

Bachelors degree in student services or a related field.

Minimum of three years of progressive admission and/or higher education experience.

Strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation with the ability to convey and obtain information amongst a variety of audiences such as students parents alumni and staff.

Excellent time management skills ability to prioritize multiple projects meet deadlines and adept at shifting skills to accommodate changing priorities with the ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Valid drivers license.

Ability to travel 30-40% of the time.

Ability to work some nights weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in student services or a related experience in a lead admission role.

University Enterprise Resource Planning System experience.

At the Universitys discretion the education and experience prerequisites may be accepted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the University an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law. For information on our Non-discrimination policy visit here.

RWU prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. Complaints of Title IX sexual harassment should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator at the contact information listed below. Details regarding the formal complaint process can be found here:Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures. All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and responded to promptly.TITLE IX COORDINATOR: Dr. Jen Stanley 1 Old Ferry Road Bristol RI 02809 / Phone Number: /Email Address:

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