Job Description

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Job Summary

The Assistant Director for Undergraduate Admissions is responsible for the identification, invitation and enrollment of students into Rensselaer's educational community. The Assistant Director may be assigned a geographical region, a school, a program or an area to develop and implement. The Assistant Director will conduct in-person and virtual information sessions, travel to college fairs or college-based information sessions; and participate in the planning and execution of on-campus events.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in in related field
• Two (2) years of professional experience in a customer facing position
• Valid US driver’s license

Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education
• Experience working with middle and or high school students
• Experience in higher education, especially transfer and undergraduate student admissions

Required Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

• Understanding of customer service and marketing and the willingness to "go the extra mile" for our customers
• Ability to understand, interpret, and explain admissions requirements
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent customer service skill
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
• Ability to work with a wide variety of populations
• Strong computer skills and knowledge
• Ability to develop a good rapport with other administrative staff
• Excellent people skills
• Ability to manage often conflicting priorities
• Ability to deal effectively with a dynamic and fast-paced office
• Excellent decision-making skills

Job Duties

1. Implements recruitment strategies in assigned geographic territory to include high school and/or community college visits and if appropriate, hosts regional yield events. Develops and builds relationships with faculty, administration, and other stakeholders in assigned regions; independently schedule visits, coordinating and making arrangements directly with schools and students.
2. Develops and maintains thorough understanding of Rensselaer’s curricular offerings to advise students and families of admission requirements, transfer guidelines, financial aid and scholarship information. Provide advice and counsel regarding the admissibility of candidates and offer alternative suggestions for college-bound students.
3. Reviews admission applications, including evaluation of credentials, to grant or deny admission to Rensselaer. Identify applicants who fall somewhere in the middle vis-à-vis the threshold criteria for further review and discussion with secondary reviewers. Provide recommendations and input based on their knowledge or experience gained in the field to influence the ultimate admission decision. As required, serve as a member of an application review committee and serve as a reading mentor to new staff.
4. Makes recommendations that shape recruitment initiatives or admission policies based on information and observations gathered in the field. (i.e. recommend changing coverage within his or her territory to reach more or fewer or different schools within the territory).
5. Serves as an enrollment liaison to an academic school or as the ‘in-office’ expert’ for one of the major recruiting initiatives aimed at meeting the Institute’s diversity goals. Participates in the development of recruitment initiatives for assigned area of responsibility.
6. Supervises, educates, and works with student ambassadors (tour guides) as needed, and supervises, moderates and/or participates in on-line webinars as assigned.
7. Develops and builds relationships with community colleges, including their faculty and staff to help build a pipeline of potential transfer students. This includes educating faculty, staff and students on transfer requirements and transfer opportunities at Rensselaer.
8. Assists in the overall transfer enrollment process including the recruitment, application review, and transfer credit evaluation processes by working with the Associate Director, Operations Specialist, Office of Student Transitions, and others throughout campus to ensure a streamlined process for prospective and enrolling transfer students.

Shift

Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required

Travel

Regular overnight travel is required (up to 25%)

Driving

Driving a Rensselaer or personal vehicle for non-passenger use

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $60,406

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions: Apply Now!

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.

Job Posted Date

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu) .

Rensselaer is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.

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