Career Center

Assistant Director of Admissions (Miramar, FL)

Utica University, a comprehensive, independent, private institution in Upstate New York, is seeking applications for an Assistant Director of Admissions for the Miramar, FL campus to be responsible for the development and execution of undergraduate recruitment activities. The incumbent is responsible for development and formation of relationships with prospective students, parents, high schools, school counselors, community colleges, clinical partners and college counselors. The Assistant Director will assist with undergraduate recruitment as needed to support enrollment efforts of the University.

In deciding whether to apply for a position at Utica University, candidates are strongly encouraged to consider Utica’s mission and culture to help determine their potential success at http://www.utica.edu/instadvance/marketingcomm/about/. Our Mission and Values Statement includes a commitment to fostering diversity in background,  perspective, and experience within an environment that is dedicated to the freedom of expression and the open sharing of ideas.  At Utica, diversity means that we are a community that represents a range of human experience and makes conscious choices to appreciate, respect, and learn from each other. Utica University actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Conducts interviews for prospective students on campus.
• Processes and reviews applications.
• Makes follow-up contact to prospective students.
• Assists with projects including participating in promotional events, territory management and marketing collateral.
• Recruitment: works with telecounseling, conducts on-campus interviews, follow-up with contacts, attending local college information programs, high school and community college visits, coordinating and developing on and off campus programs, conducting Saturday information sessions and participating in other promotional events.
• Assists with components of open houses, transfer days, college tours and other promotional events. May be responsible for special assignments to include one or more of the following: department liaison, re-enrollment counseling, telecounseling including prospect calling.
• Conducts information sessions to students and parents (including nights and weekends).
• Markets the University through the use of technology such as Text, Phone, Zoom, Hangouts, etc.
• Assists with daily administrative operations.
• Takes an active role in the development of the department’s strategic and operational plans as required by department leadership. Works closely with department supervisor to develop and implement operational goals that support departmental success.
• Responsible for working with supervisor and other team members to achieve successful results on all established individual and departmental goals and key performance indicators.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record (as defined by the University’s insurance carrier guidelines).
• This position requires travel.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field required.
• Experience working in an admissions officer (or other related student affairs or enrollment areas) as an undergraduate student is desired.

Application Information:

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and a diversity statement. All positions at Utica University support the University’s mission and values in part by being active members of an inclusive environment. Please describe in your diversity statement how you would see yourself incorporating this into this role.

In line with the University’s Affirmative Action Policy, there is no requirement or expectation that a candidate disclose their identity or membership in any protected class or group, either in the diversity statement or in other application documents submitted to the search committee. For additional information on what to provide in your diversity statement please reference the diversity statement guide at the following link: https://www.utica.edu/hr/media/Diversity_Statement_Guide.pdf

All application materials must be submitted online at the following link: https://uc.peopleadmin.com/postings/3614

Active consideration of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. References will be checked for candidates invited to campus. 

Utica University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups as well as individuals who have experience with diverse populations.