Assistant Director of Admissions

Job no: 496326
Position type: Full-time
Location: Mount Carmel - Hamden, CT
Division/Equivalent: Quinnipiac University
School/Unit: Tom Ellett
Department/Office: Admissions and Financial Aid
Categories: Staff

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Overview: As part of a very successful Admissions office, the Assistant Director of Admissions will participate in all phases of recruitment and admission activities including reviewing applications, traveling for school visits and college fairs within a territory, leading interviews and information sessions, and participating in on-campus admissions events throughout the year. In addition, this position will plan specialized outreach and events with regional community-based organizations (CBOs). 
About Quinnipiac: Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing, and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Our 21 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting multiple conference titles. This includes a 2023 NCAA National Championship win in ice hockey, a three-time defending national champion women's rugby team, and a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women's basketball team. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review's "The Best 388 Colleges." The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, attraction of diverse communities, development of innovative corporate partnerships, and construction of an ambitious set of capital projects. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X.
Responsibilities:
  • Participate in Fall and Spring travel and to create, in conjunction with the Director of Recruitment, a strategic plan for carrying out visits in a particular region or territory.
  • Meet with students/parents as well as establish relationships with guidance and independent counselors.
  • Participate and lead interviews, information sessions, and special projects.
  • Manage the file review, evaluation of applicants, and admissions decision processing for students from assigned territory.
  • Continue to grow the admissions pipeline via CBOs, the QUADs high school program, and the Hartford, New Haven, and Waterbury Promise Organizations.
Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Master's degree preferred
Qualifications:
  • 2-3 years of experience in college admissions, recruitment, or a related field.
  • Ability to manage a regional recruitment territory, which includes substantial travel, including evening and weekends.
  • Ability to think creatively, strategically, and collaboratively.
  • Ability to communicate clearly with prospective students, their families, high school and independent counselors, and community-based organizations.
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from varied backgrounds.
Special Instructions to Applicants:

TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume, a cover letter detailing how your experience aligns with the position requirements, demonstrated commitment to intentional leadership that values individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and contact information for three references.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.

Quinnipiac University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful community.

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