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Fordham University Assistant Director of Admissions in Bronx, New York
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 nine 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.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Department: Law School
Campus: Lincoln Center (LC) - NYC
Position Summary:
The Assistant Director of Admissions recruits Law School applicants including at engagements off-campus and online, reviews a large number of applicant files, reviews and ensures maintenance of admissions webpages.
Essential Functions:
Reports primarily to the Director of Admissions.
Is a member of admissions committee that reviews a high volume of applicant files;
Assumes responsibility for off-campus candidate recruitment. Functions as Admissions representative for the Law School at National and regional recruitment fairs and forums which involves significant travel during the fall semester (September – November) – including weekend and evening commitments; some spring semester (January – April) travel may also be required.
Is primarily responsible for managing and maintaining all JD Admissions webpages, including internal admitted student portal.
Is primarily responsible for coordinating all admissions virtual meetings on Zoom, Calendly, and LinkTree.
Assumes responsibility for assisting in maintaining correspondence with prospective students;
Supports Associate Director in hosting high profile Admitted Student Yield Events both off and on campus.
Undertakes special projects and responsibilities as needed by the Director and Associate Director of Admissions.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or four years of equivalent work experience required.
Two years of experience in the admissions, student services environment or related area
Minimum Salary: $62,400
Maximum Salary: $72,000