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Posting Details Position Information Job Title Assistant Vice President of Admission - Traditional Undergraduate Position Purpose The Assistant Vice President of Admission leads the Undergraduate On Campus Admission department and reports to the Vice President of Enrollment. The AVP is responsible for developing activities to recruit students to New England College - freshmen and transfers; domestic and international. The College recruits for its broad- based liberal arts programs, key career programs in nursing and community mental health, and its specialized division, the Institute of Art and Design at New England College. The AVP supervises a staff of 10, including 7 recruiters, and 3 support staff. Essential Duties Summary In consultation with the President, Vice President, and the College's Enrollment Management Committee, examines trends and related information to develop new student recruitment goals. Develops a recruitment and communication plan to meet fall and spring semester enrollment goals. Collaborates closely with other campus offices and officials in executing the enrollment plan, including student financial services, academic advising, registrar, campus housing, orientation, and others. Integrates faculty into the admission process by enlisting participation in cultivation events, providing updated information on applicants in their disciplines, facilitating their participation in events and webinars, supporting their direct engagement with prospects. Works directly with the communications and marketing department and vendors on the development of print, digital and social media messaging and on the integration of these efforts into the recruitment communication plan. Plays a principal role in the development and implementation of the awarding of scholarships and institutional aid in conjunction with the AVP of student financial services and outside vendors. Serves as a spokesperson for the college with multiple constituencies, including prospective students and families, high school counselors, school officials, professional associations. Provides regular reports on all aspects of the recruiting effort, including weekly reports on progress to goal, student characteristics, and predictors of student engagement and enrollment. Works closely with key vendors on name purchases and direct mail contact with prospects, including senior, junior and sophomore search. Works closely with key College systems (CRM, Banner) to assure engagement of potential students and provide effective customer service throughout the recruitment process. Required Qualifications Experience Five-seven years of undergraduate admission and/or enrollment management experience in higher education Successful track record of meeting goals for student recruitment Capable user of CRM systems and other technology platforms in college student recruitment Three-five years supervising recruiters and managing to enrollment goals Successful track-record in developing and nurturing inquiry pool from search prospects and other sources Production and distribution of communication messages and material to targeted audiences Managing, reporting, and analyzing data from the prospect stage to enrollment Education Bachelor's degree required Master's degree preferred Skills and Knowledge Manage and stay within the departmental budget Communication planning CRM data reporting and analysis Ability to build relationships and work cooperatively with internal and external groups, including executives Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills delivered with a confident, persuasive, and inclusive style Ability to direct, monitor, evaluate, and motivate staff Preferred Qualifications Master's degree preferred EEO Statement New England College prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed or religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, veteran's status or disability in regard to treatment, access to or employment in its programs and activities, in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), individuals with disabilities needing accommodation should contact the ADA Compliance Officer. New England College is committed to providing equal opportunity in all conditions of employment and creating a welcoming and supportive environment that celebrates diversity. If an imbalance is found to exist, the College will make good faith efforts to recruit, hire and promote persons underrepresented in the workplace. Posting Detail Information Posting Number S00499P Open Date 03/15/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants