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Position Summary

Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success.  West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School invites applicants for the position of Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions. This hybrid position requires three days on Main Campus.

West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. WCU is a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; generous retirement plans; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Graduate Admissions, the Assistant Director serves as the lead prospective graduate student recruiter and admissions representative to advance the continued growth of WCU’s graduate programs.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience in admissions or prospective student recruitment, experience working in CRM platforms, excellent communication skills and enjoy working in a dynamic, collaborative team environment.
 
Responsibilities Include: 

• Develop, implement, and monitor all aspects of admissions for specific graduate programs
• Create and implement recruitment strategies 
• Attend recruitment events including college fairs, open house informational sessions, on-line webinars, and chats
• Utilize CRM (Slate) for recruitment management 
• Build and maintain communication plans to follow up with prospective students and applicants for assigned graduate programs
• Facilitate information sessions 
• Conduct individual appointments with prospective students
• Implement virtual and on-campus recruitment and admitted student yield activities
• Build relationships with graduate coordinators
• Respond to email and calls pertaining to specific graduate programs
• Build relationships with outside constituents including professional associations and employers
• Collaborate with other campus partners regarding recruitment activities
• Track and analyze program enrollment trends in collaboration with graduate program coordinators and department chairs
• Collaborate with the Executive Director of Graduate Admissions, Graduate Systems and Data Project Manager, and Director of Enrollment Communications with Slate related projects
• Serve as an admission point of contact for prospective international students
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two years of professional higher education experience
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Word

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Experience using CRM platforms including Slate
• Demonstrated experience in admissions or prospective student recruitment
• Experience developing relationships with community organizations, businesses, healthcare providers, or government agencies

Special Instructions

This position requires travel for student recruitment events and evening and weekend hours as needed.

Candidates should apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Electronic application allows for cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references (all required for consideration).

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered as a finalist.

Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU’s educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background checks.

About West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester University (WCU) of Pennsylvania is among the top regional comprehensive public universities in the nation, serving more than 17,500 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels with a national reputation for excellence, value, and student success. Founded in 1871 as an institute for teacher preparation, West Chester offers more than 118 undergraduate and 103 graduate programs in more than 50 fields of study. In addition to the main campus in West Chester, the University offers programs through its graduate center, the Philadelphia campus, and online. Five colleges and two schools comprise the University: Colleges of Arts and Humanities, Business and Public Management, Education and Social Work, Health Sciences, and the Sciences and Mathematics, as well as the School of Music, and the School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies. Located in Chester County (25 miles from downtown Philadelphia) the area combines the best of enjoyable daily living with easy access to the full spectrum of country and city attractions. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

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