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Assistant Director, Admissions

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Syracuse University is interested in candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of colleagues, students and community members. Women, military veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Syracuse University is an equal opportunity employer, as well as a federal contractor required to take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job # 041679
Department Code 23622-1010
Department Enrollment Management
Job Title Assistant Director, Admissions
Location Syracuse, NY
Pay Range $60,450
Pay Determination
Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.
Staff Level S5
FLSA Status Exempt
Hours
Standard University business hours

8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Job Type Full-time
Campus Syracuse, NY
Unionized Position Code Not Applicable
Job Description
As a representative of Syracuse University, the Assistant Director will seek to identify, attract, and enroll candidates for admission who contribute to Syracuse University’s mission. The assistant director will manage strategic recruitment initiatives with a specific focus on STEM outreach, including coordination of campus events and group visits, group travel, and support programs that engage and inform school counselors, community-based organizations, and other partners about academic offerings Syracuse University. In addition, the assistant director will act as a thought partner and strategic leader in the development strategic recruitment initiatives.
Education and Experience
  • Three (3+) plus years of experience in selective college admissions or a closely related role.
  • Bachelors degree required; masters preferred .
  • Valid US driver’s license.
Skills and Knowledge
  • Excellent relationship management skills. Ideal candidate will be comfortable working with all age groups, from prospective students to faculty, alumni and parents.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Creativity and strategic planning skills.
  • Excellence in interpersonal, presentational, and written communication.
  • The ability to thoughtfully articulate the mission of Syracuse University and its’ value .
  • Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to details.
  • Strong supervisory skills and experience working with volunteers.
  • Facility with office technology including Microsoft products and Slate.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. A genuine interest in people and an understanding of the concerns of prospective students and families.
  • Sense of humor and interest in working as a part of an energetic team.
  • Attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
  • Proficiency in data management and CRM systems.
  • Availability and willingness to travel within the US.
  • Availability and willingness to work in-person at the worksite.
  • Availability and willingness to cover on-campus events on evenings and weekends as necessary.
Responsibilities
  • Strategic and creative development and implementation of STEM initiatives, to include campus programming, group visits, consortium travel and other recruitment initiatives, as appropriate.
  • Communicate the value of a Syracuse University experience through presentations, interviews, and other recruitment events. 
  • Respond to email, phone, virtual and in person communication, i.e., daily activity to respond to prospective students, parents, families, and counselors.
  • Oversee group visit program including development of partnerships, specialized opportunities for pipeline program visitors, and strategic deployment of campus partners.
  • Assist the events team, as assigned, with the coordination and implementation of events related to campus/field programs, the University 100 Student Tour Guides, group visit requests and daily campus visits. 
  • Develop and execute STEM recruitment communications; respond to inquiries and manage outreach and follow-up, as appropriate.
  • Read applications and evaluate credentials for admission.
  • Recommend admission decisions in support of university enrollment goals and priorities.
  • Conduct evaluative interviews of prospective students.
Physical Requirements
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Tools/Equipment
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Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community
Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity.
Quick Link https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/108139
Job Posting Date 02/03/2025
Application Deadline
Full Consideration By
Job Category Staff
Message to Applicants
Syracuse University is interested in candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of colleagues, students and community members. Women, military veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Syracuse University is an equal opportunity employer, as well as a federal contractor required to take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you first find out about this position?
    • sujobopps.com (Syracuse University Online Employment website)
    • Syracuse University HR Recruiter
    • Virtual Career Fair (via NYS Department of Labor)
    • SUNY EOC (Equal Opportunity Center)
    • Women’s Opportunity Center
    • Jubilee Homes
    • Syracuse Northeast Community Center
    • Interfaith Works
    • JobPlus
    • Syracuse.com
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • HERC (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)
    • InsideHigherEd.com
    • Indeed.com
    • DiverseEducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education website)
    • LinkedIn Job Posting
    • Facebook
    • Job Fair
    • Search Firm
    • Referred by an SU Employee
    • Other
  2. * If "other", please describe how you first found out about this position.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * What are your minimum anticipated salary requirements?

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * What drives you the most when it comes to your career and overall aspirations?

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. * Can you list three to five areas of strength you possess that you feel would help you be successful in this position?

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * How do you believe your education/professional accomplishments prepare you for success in this position?

    (Open Ended Question)

  7. * If presented with an offer, what is the earliest amount of time you could start from the date of offer? (example: two weeks, one month, etc.)

    (Open Ended Question)