Director of Admissions Community, Social Services & Nonprofit - Princeton Junction, NJ at Geebo

Director of Admissions

Salary:
$61,689.
00 - $90,625.
00 AnnuallyLocation :
West Windsor and Trenton, NJJob Type:
Full-TimeJob Number:
202300308Division:
Student AffairsDepartment:
Enrollment, Management & Student ExperienceOpening Date:
06/01/2023Summary and Duties If you are considering a new job, work environment or career opportunities you should look at Mercer County Community College.
MCCC is a publicly supported college that is open to all and dedicated to student success.
In order to support that mission Mercer seeks to attract, retain, and support a skilled diverse workforce which is our most valuable resource.
We thrive on and are proud of our diversity and open access.
Our students and employees find the College large enough for a multitude of offerings yet small enough to keep the Community feel for all.
The College consists of two campuses, the James Kerney Campus (JKC) in the capital city of Trenton, NJ and a larger 292 acre suburban campus just six miles north of Trenton.
As part of the comprehensive and valuable benefits package the College offers credit course tuition waivers for employees, spouses and dependents.
This allows for employees and their families to take advantage of earning a higher education degree without the high cost.
The College offers students 69 Degree Program Options and 35 Credit Certificates from which to choose.
The Director of Admissions is responsible for managing, directing and assessing inclusive outreach activities to achieve new student enrollment goals for general, transfer, international, visiting, and dual enrollment admissions.
This position provides administrative oversight, management and supervision of professional and support staff, database management, recruitment and admissions reporting, fiscal accountability, and development and design of policies related to admissions and recruitment.
The Director of Admissions serves as a key member of both the Student Affairs Leadership Team and the College's Enrollment Management team.
The Director is expected to make data-driven decisions, engage employees, use creative problem-solving skills, and perform daily work in a highly collaborative way in order to advance the College's strategic framework.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
Responsibilities:
Leading Recruitment and Outreach Activities Developing annual and long-term recruitment strategy based on the College's vision and strategic plan.
Analyzing data from Admissions CRM database and College ERP data sources for recruitment strategies, predictive modeling, and admissions decision making.
Leading recruitment initiatives and developing community and target market relationships to reach recruitment goals.
Developing and implementing initiatives to optimize applicant pool and yield of students.
Collaborating with Institutional Research to identify enrollment patterns and trends.
Compiling, assessing and responding to enrollment data and trends to address changing and emerging student markets.
Working with IT and key stakeholders to develop operational reports to support daily operations and planning.
Collaborating with the Marketing team to develop strategies for comprehensive marketing campaigns for student recruitment and outreach.
Design presentations, reports, and other documents that represent analyzed data and effectively communicate the information to specific stakeholders.
Facilitation of presentations to stakeholders and College leadership to report data and initiatives.
Leading Admissions Processes, Activities, and Events Planning, coordinating, delivery, participation and assessment of all student recruitment related events and activities including but not limited to college fairs, open houses, information sessions, campus tours, and community outreach events.
Cultivate relationships with high schools, community-based organizations, and other appropriate organizations to develop and manage a funnel of prospective students and applicants.
Managing the entire recruitment and admissions process while adhering to the timeline of each component.
Assessing the recruitment admissions processes and providing recommendation for improvements.
Collaborating with the Testing Center to offer placement testing to incoming freshmen.
Acting as the subject matter expert on the College's Customer Relationship Management System (CRM) for student recruitment and admissions.
Using data analytics tools and methods to inform the admissions and recruitment activities.
Monitoring, tracking, and reporting on admissions statistics through queries and reports in Excel and other tools as needed.
Providing admissions guidance to prospective students.
Maintaining high quality of service to applicants and ensuring accurate and timely dissemination of information and admissions documents.
Working on both the West Windsor Campus and the James Kerney Campus locations.
Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY
Responsibilities:
The Director of Admissions will supervise office staff.
Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in administration, education, business, marketing or related field 3 years of professional work experience in higher education, specifically in admissions, recruitment, enrollment, marketing, or other related areas.
Experience with data management system / analytics software such as Informer or Microsoft SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services) 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience Demonstrated customer focused approach to student success and interdepartmental relationships Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on resolving problems, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control, remains open to others' ideas, and tries new things.
Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals and instructions.
Mathematical Skills -Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Computer Skills -To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of and ability to use multiple software applications and programs, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Reasoning Ability - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety on concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Preferred Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Master's Degree in higher education, business, marketing or another related field 5 years of experience leading strategic enrollment initiatives Demonstrated ability to manage multiple overlapping projects Experience in assessment or quality improvement Experience working with targeted population admissions programs Knowledge of Ellucian ERP Colleague Knowledge of Ellucian CRM Recruit Working knowledge of SEVIS and immigration regulations related to F-1 student visa status The ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse higher education community.
Ability to collect, manage, analyze, and report out recruitment and admissions related data.
Effective oral and written communication skills Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills Strong understanding of the enrollment management process, including key drivers, and related enrollment strategies.
Experience working with sensitive and confidential data and documents Core Competencies Adaptability - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
Building a Successful Team - Using appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team; facilitating the completion of team goals.
Communication - Speaks and writes clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in departmental meetings.
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations.
Responds promptly to departmental needs; solicits feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for departmental service and assistance.
Meets commitments.
Decision Making - Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences, Delegating Responsibility -Allocating decision-making authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate others to maximize the organization's and individuals' effectiveness.
Facilitating Change -Encouraging others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace.
Managing Conflict - Dealing effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people.
Planning and Organizing - Planning and supporting the development of individuals' skills and abilities so that they can fulfill current or future job/role responsibilities more effectively.
Quality Orientation - Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
Stress Tolerance - Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition (such as time pressure or job ambiguity); handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.
Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills - Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise Full Time Employee Benefits Health Care Prescription Drug Plan Dental Vision Retirement Savings Plan Optional Tax Deferral Plans (403b and 457b plans) Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Tuition Reimbursement Mercer County Community College Tuition Waiver Employee Assistance Program, Recreation Pass to College's Pool and Fitness Center 14 Holidays 3 Personal days 2 Floating Holidays 12 Vacation days in first year 15 Vacation days after secnd year 12 Sick days per year Paid Jury Duty Bereavement Leave Military Leave Various employee discounts include Mercer County Community College Bookstore, Kelsey Theatre, NJM Insurance and Corporate Offers - Best Pricing to theme parks, theatre and sporting events.
Recommended Skills Adaptability Administration Confidentiality Coordinating Creative Problem Solving Critical Thinking Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.

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