Associate Director of Admissions for Working Professionals Programs
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Associate Director of Admissions for Working Professionals Programs

Gabelli Graduate Admissions, Lincoln Center

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 immediate 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, 2 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

The Associate Director for Working Professionals is a member of the graduate admissions team at Fordham University Gabelli School of Business. Maintaining primary responsibility for recruiting and admitting a qualified class of students for the Professional and Executive MBA programs, the Associate Director is also highly immersed in efforts to recruit students across the Gabelli School's entire graduate program portfolio.

The Associate Director collaborates with faculty, administrators, students, and alumni to ensure a mission driven process that reflects the University's values. In particular, the Associate Director partners with the School's marketing and communications team to lead all MarComm efforts for recruitment and yield.

Essential Functions

Admissions and Enrollment Management

• Works with the Senior Assistant Dean to develop admissions goals, enrollment forecasts, and recruiting plans for the specialized programs in alignment with the Gabelli School's strategic enrollment goals and strategic priorities.
• Performs data analyses to guide long-term and short-term strategic admissions decision-making related to recruiting and enrolling candidates for working professionals programs (Executive MBA and Professional MBA).
• Advises prospective applicants, interviews candidates, evaluates applications, conducts information sessions, and recruits at prospect events and evaluates applicants.
• Creates and nurtures relationships with companies to develop a network of enthusiastic and engaged partners.
• Explores innovative outreach initiatives to generate viable prospects (e.g., digital and social media).

Marketing and Communications

• Supports marketing and communications initiatives at the program-level, as well school-wide activities.
• Monitors content on the Gabelli School's web site and works with marketing-focused colleagues to ensure that information is accurate, relevant, and timely.
• Monitors admissions-related content for accuracy and become a subject matter expert on admissions CRM, beyond the day-to-day use.

General Management

• As a member of the graduate admissions management team, assists in the management of admissions and recruiting budget.
• Co-manages admissions officers and/or graduate assistants.
• Engages in cross-functional activities with units within the Gabelli School of Business, as well as the university.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 4-5 years of demonstrated leadership in admissions, account management, business development,or sales.
• Strong EQ skills with a fluency in dealing with stakeholders at various levels within an organization.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills with level of attention-to-detail; ability to work in a fast-pace, high pressure environment, flexibility; ability to analyze and interpret various sources of data, ability to work both independently and as a team, and an understanding of using metrics to drive performance.
• Strong technology skills, particularly with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Travel, evening and weekend work required.
• Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Prior experience and knowledge with graduate management education, account management, business development, or sales-and associated CRM or lead-generation systems
• Knowledge of graduate management education, as well as industry hiring practices, functions, and industries

Minimum Starting Salary: $83,000

Maximum Starting Salary: $104,000

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

FLSA CATEGORY: Exempt

START DATE: ASAP

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/4381

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

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