Reporting to the Executive Director of Admissions, the Assistant Director leads, plans, and implements admissions procedures, operations, correspondence and contact with prospective students, applicants, and matriculating students. Among the primary duties are outreach and engagement with potential students, management of a recruitment territory and planning targeted locations and contacts, creating presentations, evaluating candidates for admission and independently making decisions on recommendations for admission. Responsible for primary management of assigned programs (varies by position), scholarships, and events. Must be able to effectively communicate the value of a St. Lawrence education to students, parents and counselors in an organized and professional manner. Must manage electronic recruitment resources and related systems and work both independently and as a member of a team. The salary is $60,405.80 annually.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (examples of projects or other duties, as assigned)

• Manage recruitment territory, including decisions on where to visit, identification and correspondence with counselors and contacts, and creation of presentation materials. Plans travel arrangements and timing.
• Interview prospective students, documents and use independent judgement on the quality of the interview as it relates to an applicant’s admission decision. Manage follow-up communication.
• Read and analyze applications and essays to make recommendations on the admissibility of a student’s application for admission.
• Manage special programs and scholarships.
• Manage and supervise student workers with other staff members to include promotion, selection, training and evaluation.
• Participate in campus committees as required or assigned
• Represent the department and University at special events, college fairs and programs both on- and off-campus.

All other duties as requested or assigned.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Knowledgeable in all areas pertaining to the admissions process and application procedures
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to make decisions using independent discretion and judgment sometimes in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks well and with changing priorities and situations.
• Ability to perform well under the pressure of deadlines and other administrative demands
• Foster trust and respect among students and peers; demonstrates strong interest and respect for the audience.
• Uses discretion with sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to develop and maintain continued relationships with faculty, staff, administration, and current and prospective students.
• Ability to develop strategies to achieve goals; displays original thinking and creativity
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; understands business implications for decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt communication style to audience and present information in a manner that gets others’ attention.
• Self-motivated and leadership initiative for assigned programs.

Interested applicants must apply online at https://employment.stlawu.edu/postings/4120, uploading all required materials which are defined in the “special instructions to applicant” section.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to Lyndsay Malcomb, Executive Director of Admissions, at lmalcomb@stlawu.edu.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University, graduated degree required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to work independently and as a key member of a team.
• Initiative, enthusiasm, energy, ability to manage multiple priorities, travel extensively and frequently work on evenings and weekends as required.
• Must be detail oriented and ability to be successful in a fast-paced office atmosphere.
• Must be able to make independent decisions using sound judgement.
• Ability to perform well under the pressure of deadlines and other administrative demands is required.
• Evening and weekend work required during recruitment and decision season, and other times as needed.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, and recruitment and application systems required.
• Travel is required.
• Driver’s license is required and ability to meet University requirements under the vehicle policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two to three years of experience in higher education admissions, marketing, event planning, or comparable customer service environment preferred.

About St. Lawrence University

Located at 23 Romoda Drive, Canton, NY, St. Lawrence University is a coeducational, private, independent liberal arts institution of about 2,400 students from more than 40 states and 40 nations. The educational opportunities at St. Lawrence inspire students and prepare them to be critical and creative thinkers, to find a compass for their lives and careers, and to pursue knowledge and understanding for the benefit of themselves, humanity and the planet. Through its focus on active engagement with ideas in and beyond the classroom, a St. Lawrence education leads students to make connections that transform lives and communities, from the local to the global.The University is committed to and seeks diversity among its faculty, staff and students. Such a commitment ensures an atmosphere that is diverse and complex in ways that are intellectually and socially enriching for the entire campus community. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups, as well as from individuals with experience teaching or working in a multicultural environment, are encouraged. St. Lawrence University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.For additional information about St. Lawrence, please visit http://www.stlawu.edu.

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