Assistant Director, Admission and Multicultural Recruitment

Assistant Director, Admission and Multicultural Recruitment

Job
Description
Assumes responsibility for performing duties related to the University’s application and admission process for
prospective students. Assumes responsibility for adherence to rules and regulations governing federal, state, University, FERPA, and the
NCAA including assisting in the education process extended to alumni and the community. In addition to the general admission duties, this
position is responsible for developing and implementing targeted recruitment efforts to multicultural, diverse and underrepresented
students. Performs all duties in full support of the University’s mission, understanding that the positive and effective execution of these
duties are instrumental to the education of the University’s students.

Essential Job Duties
Job Duties

This job
description of the job is for identification and administrative purposes only. It is not intended to be a complete statement of all duties,
which may be assigned by the supervisor according to varying needs.

Description of Key Responsibility: Collects, reviews and
evaluates student applications against University standards of admission to determine acceptance at the University. Maintains scores and
scholarship ranking information for accepted students. Handles highly sensitive information with confidentiality and tact while safeguarding
the interests and well-being of the student.

Description of Key Responsibility: Manage a targeted travel territory and fosters
relationships with students and school counselors within that area. (Regular travel required). Represents the University of Hartford at
local and regional recruitment events including, but not limited to college fairs and high school visits in an effort to promote the
University and recruit prospective students.

Description of Key Responsibility: Counsels and advises prospective students and
their parents regarding collegiate programs, application requirements and procedures as well as general financial aid assistance
opportunities and procedures at the University. Stays informed regarding the current required curriculum within collegiate programs to
ensure appropriate and accurate information is shared.

Description of Key Responsibility: Establishes, cultivates and
maintains effective working relationships with internal and external constituents including campus departments, parents, and prospective
students. Utilizes Slate CRM and Banner SIS database technology to best serve students.
Responds to parent and student inquiries via e-mail, telephone and mail regarding admission requirements, curriculum, housing, the
University community and general guidance, providing quality customer service and appropriate follow-up.

Description of Key
Responsibility: Assist with development of diversity recruitment strategies and execution of diversity recruitment programming efforts.
Manage the recruitment and admission of the Hartford/Bloomfield Scholars program and related programming and
activities.

Description of Key Responsibility: Serve as admission liaison to the Office of Student Engagement and
Inclusion.

Description of Key Responsibility: Serve on campus-wide committees and participate in initiatives specific to
multicultural recruitment and support.

Description of Key Responsibility: Performs other related duties as
assigned.

Formal Education:
Bachelors Degree Required

Work Experience:
Normal office situation. Requires
travel, including overnight stays. Some evening and weekends required.

Impact of
Actions:

Complexity:

Decision Making:

Internal Communication:

External
Communication:

Customer Relations

Managerial Skills

Knowledge and Skills

Special
Skills
The ability to work effectively with diverse groups.Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

For full
application instructions and position description, visit: https://hartford.peopleadmin.com/postings/6248

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