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Assistant Director of Admissions and Recruitment, Online Programs
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Position Number: 5795256
Location: New York, NY
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Assistant Director of Admissions and Recruitment, Online Programs

Gabelli Graduate Admissions, Lincoln Center

Fordham University

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City. Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools.

Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents

A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.

As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.

As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.

University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

Hybrid Policy:

Please review the Hybrid Policy here.

https://www.fordham.edu/human-resources/policies-guides-and-agreements/hybridremote-work-policy-for-administrators/

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Admissions, the Assistant Director of Admissions will lead talent acquisition activities for online masters programs at Fordham University's Gabelli School of Business.

This role will assist in leading and enhancing the recruiting strategy to attract, recruit, evaluate and yield high-ability and high-potential candidates to the graduate division of the Gabelli School of Business.

This position requires some work hours on weekends, evenings and possible travel domestically and internationally.

Essential Functions

Represents the entire suite of GSB online graduate programs at events, tours, and fairs, designs and delivers online and in-person information sessions, and follows up with prospective students to drive applications and yield.

Identifies new opportunities to connect with candidates and designs events and activities to reach working professionals who could benefit from graduate management education in concert with the faculty directors, career services staff, and academic advisors.

Engages with and counsel prospective students on admissions requirements, policies and procedures, and topics related to enrollment (prerequisite courses, curriculum, student aid, and career opportunities) in large and small group formats, email, or virtual platforms (e.g., Skype, Zoom, WeChat, WhatsApp, etc.).

Assesses candidates' academic record, motivation, initiative, leadership potential, work/life experience, extracurricular activities, and educational/personal achievement as it relates to preparedness for graduate study for the purpose of admissions.

Organizes and/or supports recruiting and yield events for the entire Gabelli graduate admissions team held in-person and/or virtually.

Represents admissions at one or more cross-functional teams with colleagues in academic advising, career development, and alumni relations to serve students in an end-to-end process

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in related area

Minimum 3 years equivalent experience/training

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills; excellent diplomacy skills to handle complex situations with multiple stakeholders, strong interpersonal and team skills.

Demonstrated ability to make admissions recommendations in a competitive admissions environment.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training and/or working knowledge of graduate management education.

Experience interacting with the working professionals population.

Experience managing user-facing technology applications (e.g., Slate, Salesforce, etc.).

Experience working with a diverse group of peers, faculty, administrative personnel, and graduate students.

Minimum Starting Salary: $67,000

Maximum Starting Salary: $75,000

Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

START DATE: ASAP

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/8006

ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories