Associate Director of Admission and Athletics Liaison

Associate Director of Admission and Athletics Liaison

Admissions Office, Rose Hill

Fordham University

 

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City.  Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools. 

 

Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents 
A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.
As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.
As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 4 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.  
University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.
 

Position Summary

Reporting to the Dean of Admission/AVP, the Associate Director of Admission and Athletics Liaison will recruit, review admission applications, and enroll traditional first-year, full-time undergraduate students.

 

The Associate Director will communicate information about the University experience to students, parents, counselors, and other influencers and manage a recruiting territory with additional responsibilities focused around management of key projects. The role includes managing special projects that require coordination with internal and external team members, and serves as the admission liaison to Athletics.

 

This position requires frequent travel and evening and weekend hours.

 

Essential Functions        

Manages recruitment territory, reviews admission applications, and enrolls traditional first-year full-time undergraduate students.
Manages a suite of key special projects including but not limited to athletics, dance, data, and seasonal readers. Serves as the Admission liaison to Athletics.
Coordinates the efforts of team members who assist with the execution of specific special projects.
Collaborates with team managers at each stage on the execution of teamwide projects.
Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with team members and other University community members.
Reviews and processes admission applications, including but not limited to meeting reading benchmarks, adhering to holistic reading standards, and providing proactive customer service to families and students at all stages in the process.
Communicates effectively both in individual settings and in group presentations.
 

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

 

Management Responsibilities  

Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation.

 

Additional Functions      

Develops a highly nuanced knowledge of university, mission, academic programs, and admission-specific messaging.
Represents the Office of Admission at college panels and other special off-campus events hosted by the high school counseling community.
Presents at local, regional, or national conferences.
Participates actively in staff meetings and retreats.
 

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience        

Bachelor’s Degree.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Undergraduate Admission.
 

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills     

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both individual and group settings, with proficiency in public speaking.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across diverse constituencies.
Excellent organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Prior experience supporting or coordinating athletic recruitment in collaboration with coaches or athletic departments.
Ability to read and synthesize information within compressed time frames and for a high volume of application information.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
 

Preferred Qualifications 

Master’s degree in education, higher education administration, counseling, or a related field.
Prior experience working in a higher education setting.
Familiarity with Technolutions Slate or a comparable admissions CRM platform.
Advanced quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and inform recruitment strategies.
 

Minimum Starting Salary: $80,000

 

Maximum Starting Salary: $85,000

 

Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

 

START DATE: ASAP

 

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/9701

 

ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools.  It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom. 

 

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

 

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories