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HERC: Metro New York & Southern Connecticut Director of Graduate Domestic Admissions in West Haven, Connecticut
Employer Name: University of New Haven
Who we are: The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report for academic excellence. Located between New York City and Boston in the shoreline city of West Haven, the University is a diverse and vibrant community of nearly 10,000 students from across the globe. The Director of Graduate Domestic Admissions is responsible for developing an effective communication plan for recruitment, improve efficiency in admissions operations and meet qualitative and quantitative enrollment objectives. She/he will bring relationship and consultative selling experience to develop innovative ways to work with prospective students through the admissions process. You are: A team player with strong work ethic Someone who has the ability to successfully work with many constituents Someone who will leverage innovative solutions and data analytics to executive strategic enrollment initiatives and outcomes You will: Lead the development of a coordinated strategic and financially efficient enrollment model for graduate and online programs. Oversee the management of program inquiries, applications, and enrollment. Monitor leads to manage successful enrollment campaigns. Develop and lead an office of dedicated professionals in recruitment and admissions best practices. Work effectively with program directors in all schools to develop a cohesive recruitment strategy for each program. Assist in the development of enrollment goals that support the university's strategic operating plan. Refine processes, procedures, and current business practices to improve application processes and increase yield. Use a data-driven approach for continuous improvement of the admissions lifecycle. Provide and set standards for excellent student and customer service. Develop structures and processes to collect and analyze marketing and enrollment data to support decision-making and make recommendations to guide strategy development. Collaborate with a University team to develop partnerships with for-profit and non-profit organizations. You need: Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred. Significant experience in sales and sales management. Experience with recruitment of non-traditional audiences. Competence in technology with the ability to develop improved systems for enrollment management. Extensive experience in utilizing a CRM with the ability to improve sales workflows. Understanding of metrics-based management. Effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Preferred Experience in recruitment An understanding of Financial Aid Minimum of 5 years of sales management experience What's In It For You: Health & Welfare Programs: Employees and their eligible family members, including spouses and dependents are ,eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Programs. Wellness & Fitness: On-campus Recreation and Fitness Center for employees and families; Employee Assistant Program Commitment to Educational Excellence: Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents; Tuition exchange opportunities Employee Discounts on products, services and educational opportunities Work/Life Benefits: Generous paid time off programs; progressive paid holiday schedule (including holiday break between Christmas and New Year's); 4 weeks of parental paid leave; flexible work schedules including summer hours where applicable