The Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions assists in the development and implementation of an effective student recruitment plan that meets the strategic enrollment goals of the university. Primary responsibility is to serve as university representative within Fitchburg High School.

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with counselors from high schools and community-based organizations with a focus on North Central Worcester County.
• Regularly scheduled presence and based within Fitchburg High School.
• Coordinate planned activities to host other university faculty and staff at Fitchburg High School location.  
• Participate in all aspects of the general admissions process, including:
  • Meeting enrollment goals in assigned territory;
  • Traveling to area high schools, colleges, and regional recruiting events as a representative of the university;
  • Interviewing prospective students.
• Conduct information sessions for prospective students and families, as well as host other essential information sessions for the further promotion of university enrollment.
• Review application files for assigned territory; making admissions decisions both independently and as part of an Admissions Review Committee.
• Assist in the planning, organization, and implementation of on- and off-site recruiting events, including Open Houses.
• Provide outstanding customer service to prospective students and their families.
• Contribute to the strategic and annual planning for Admissions, and the university, as needed.
• Assist with the review of all freshman applications, ensuring that decisions are made efficiently and in a timely manner; are in-line with the Commonwealth's and the department's admissions standards; and support the enrollment goals of the University. 
• Primary Admissions Counselor for Dual Enrollment and Early College Programs.
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Director of Admissions.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 to 3 years of progressive admissions/recruitment experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience. 
• Experience in use of CRM Technology (Slate experience strongly preferred).
• Strong team building, interpersonal and writing communication, and public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in developing and implementing recruitment and yield strategies.
• Proven ability to meet performance goals.
• Ability to manage complex processes and concurrent projects.
• High energy, enthusiasm, and creativity.
• Self-directed, works well independently and in a group capacity to achieve goals.
• Ability to create, analyze, and present statistical data.
• Willingness to travel and work evenings and some weekends, valid driver's license required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.
• A strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Proven commitment to a service-friendly environment.
• Must be able to satisfactorily pass a check conducted by the Criminal History Systems Board (CORI check), Sexual Offender Registry Information (SORI) as well as a complete background check. 
• Ability to perform the above duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Experience recruiting student populations.
• Fluent in Spanish and English

About Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg State University, located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is a public institution dedicated to integrating high-quality professional programs with strong liberal arts and sciences studies. Founded in 1894, the university now has more than 30 undergraduate programs and 22 master's degree programs, and 7,000 full and part-time students.

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