Job Description
Admissions Officer
University Job Title: Admissions Officer 2
Bargaining Unit: None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)
Time Type: Full time
Duration Type: Regular
Compensation Grade: Academic Administration
Wage Ranges: Click https://your.yale.edu/work-yale/careers/wage-ranges to see our Wage Ranges
Work Location: West Campus
Worksite Address: 400 C28 Admin West Campus Drive
Orange, CT 06477
Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Searchable Job Family: Student Services
Total # of Hours to be Works: 37.5
Position Focus:
Yale School of Nursing (YSN) is seeking an Admissions Officer to join a dynamic team in the Office of Enrollment. YSN, located on the beautiful and sprawling grounds of Yale West Campus, is conveniently located near major highways. The Yale West Campus has a lot to offer including free parking, woodland walking trail, cafe and terrace dining, farm, The Barn at West Campus for special events, a fully equipped conference center, outdoor space to relax and unwind, wellness events (mindfulness exercise, to nature walks and yoga), and Fitness Center (free for the West Campus community)! http://westcampus.yale.edu/about-us/photo-gallery-tour
The Admissions Officer would be an integral part of the team, responsible for day-to-day execution of recruitment tactics for the YSN Office of Admissions. The Officer is responsible for: serving as a first point of contact in one-on-one interactions with prospective students; planning & leading graduate recruitment events (both in-person and virtual); hosting on and off campus events; meeting one-on-one with prospective students; oversight of student employees who support the recruitment & admissions enterprise; and participation in admissions operations. The Officer assists with developing recruitment communications materials for graduate programs and planning targeted recruitment initiatives. The Admissions Officer will also play a supporting role in admissions operations and application processing for YSN. This position will require travel domestically for Admissions-related events. It will also require schedule flexibility for evening and weekend programming. A cover letter and resume are required with this application.
In all work, supports https://nursing.yale.edu/office-diversity-equity-inclusion-belonging
Represent YSN to potential students via one-on-one exchanges, either via in-person meetings, email or phone. Serve as a first point of contact for prospective students with interest in YSN programs and engage with them in a friendly, informative manner. Represent YSN at on-campus and off campus recruitment events (fairs, open houses, receptions, information sessions). Plan, coordinate and attend internal and external recruitment events such as open houses, information sessions and graduate fairs for prospective students to provide information regarding all programs. Prepare and deliver public presentations promoting YSN degree programs at these events. Develop targeted communications and messaging to prospective students for use in recruitment campaigns. Assist with development and/or editing of recruitment materials such as websites, digital advertising, print or digital brochures, and other promotional materials. Assist in planning annual recruitment activity calendar, identify and assess potential venues for recruitment and manage travel expenditures against budget to assess ROI on individual activities. Develop and maintain systems and processes for identifying, hiring and onboarding student employees, and manage them to ensure they deliver effective customer service to prospective and admitted students. In conjunction with other admissions staff, assist with application processing and operations throughout admission cycle. Assist with ad hoc projects as needed at the direction of office leadership, including but not limited to: ad hoc data collection, reporting and/or analysis; recruitment event support; development or update of content for recruitment communications; website updates; maintenance of applicant and student records. Serve as a liaison with external constituencies, organizations and individuals in order to develop and maintain pipelines of prospective students into the admissions funnel. Maintain on-campus communication assets such as display cases and brochure holders or similar.
Essential Duties:
1. Evaluates all admissions applications, interviews prospective applicants, and independently assesses each application against a variety of factors, including the applicant’s strength, weaknesses and potential contribution to the Yale community. Determines applicant’s standing within local, national and international applicant pools. 2. Presents applicant recommendations to admissions committee. Briefs admissions committee about applicants and about schools and geographical regions as they relate to evaluation of applicant files. Determines which applicants will be waitlisted 3. Develops public presentations designed to promote Yale to prospective applicants. 4. Advises secondary school counselors, applicants and parents on the application process. 5. Coordinates alumni recruiting activities in assigned geographical areas. 6. Serves as a liaison with organizations and individuals involved in the admissions process. 7. May perform other duties assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. Two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Skill/Ability 1:
Attention to detail. Strong time management skills and proven ability to work as part of a team as well as independently. Collaborative team player with the ability to work in a high stress, deadline-driven environment.
Required Skill/Ability 2:
Excellent analytical skills, and creative self-direction. Exceptional administrative, planning, organizational and project management skills. Proven ability to work as part of a team as well as independently. Ability and commitment to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality.
Required Skill/Ability 3:
Demonstrated excellence in public presentation. Superior writing, communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work with students, faculty, alumni, fellow admissions office staff and other YSN staff members.
Required Skill/Ability 4:
Well-developed computer skills and demonstrated ability to adapt to new software programs. Data driven. Ability to use the latest technology in recruitment and enrollment planning.
Required Skill/Ability 5:
Knowledge of the application process at a highly selective college or university. Ability to form relationships with prospective students and counsel applicants through the admissions process. Ability to communicate and interact with prospective students of diverse backgrounds.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
Prior experience in recruitment, recruitment marketing, communications, event planning and/or admissions is preferred. Familiarity with CRM system such as Slate. Strong preference for a driver with a valid driver's license. Clear understanding and ability to communicate the values and mission of Yale School of Nursing.
Drug Screen: No
Health Screening: No
Background Check Requirements:
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement:
The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:
https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines
Posting Disclaimer:
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
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