Associate Director, Admissions Morningside GSBS
University of Massachusetts Medical School - Worcester, MA
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GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the direction of the Assistant Dean of Admissions, Recruiting and Enrollment Management for the Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, the Associate Director, Admissions participates in strategic enrollment management planning and admissions and recruiting efforts for highly selective doctoral, master's and post-baccalaureate programs. The Associate Director conducts outreach and builds relationships with applicants to recruit and yield high-quality students. This person leverages admissions technology, collaborates with faculty and campus partners, assists in planning and executing recruitment events and initiatives and represents The Graduate School at college fairs and professional conferences.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Manages the lifecycle for multiple graduate pathways, conducting outreach to inquiries, applicants and admitted students to enhance conversion at all stagesUses the CRM, Slate, and centralization application service to maintain applicant records, track outreach and initiatives and handle events, communications and reporting Executes efficient practices on and works with program directors and faculty in application review, interview processes and yield effortsAssists in planning and carrying out virtual and in-person on and off campus events including information sessions, interview days and admitted student eventsParticipates in recruitment travel to attract qualified candidates and build relationships with external constituents Works with the Assistant Dean to design and implement comprehensive strategic enrollment management plansDevelops and implements admissions communications in conjunction with marketing colleaguesBuilds the student and alumni ambassador programREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree4 years of related experienceKnowledge of recruitment strategy and tactic developmentDemonstrated experience with diverse applicant populationsExcellent technical skills and experience with CRM (Slate)High attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively and independently Strong written and oral communication skills, including presentingCan work alongside faculty and administration across the institution to achieve goalsAbility to travel to recruitment events nationwidePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Master’s degree in higher education or a related disciplineGraduate professional, medical or healthcare admissions experienceSIS (PeopleSoft) and centralized application service (CAS) knowledgeAptitude for managing situations with high level of tact and diplomacyDemonstrated success in problem solving*LI-AT1
Created: 2024-09-07