Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions

students including phone calls, emails, information sessions, and other events, both virtual and in person. This position also creates and implements recruitment strategies to reach prospective students through events, referrals, online and print communications, and outreaches to businesses and organizations. The Assistant Director must demonstrate an ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members, faculty, students, alumni, administrators and staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet qualified enrollment goals.
• Manage prospective students through the enrollment pipeline from inquiry through registration; advise on application process and policies. Uphold a high level of customer service to maintain satisfaction.
• Initiate, cultivate and manage the development of external contacts and databases including the development of relationships with professional organizations to promote graduate programs.
• Strong conversion skills through all stages of the enrollment funnel to meet or exceed enrollment goals.
• Represent Bay Path University at college fairs, professional organizations, and conferences to network with potential students.
• Utilize the Salesforce system in effectively tracking all outreaches to inquiries and applicants.
• Assist with the implementation of recruitment and promotional events for the Graduate School. These promotional events may include, but are not limited to, arranging speaking engagements for faculty, presentations at local business/professional organizations, and information sessions on campus and virtual events.
• Actively engage potential students in conversations via phone, in person meetings, virtual meetings and Agendize appointments.
• Instruct prospective applicants on admissions requirements for specific programs and inform of any program prerequisites. Complete application review and regulate flow of applications to program directors or faculty designated as interviewers.
• Handle a wide variety of tasks in a busy service-oriented atmosphere; establish priorities utilizing excellent organizational ability.
• Conduct group presentations for prospective students, business professionals, advisors and other contacts about specific programs.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend trainings as required.
• Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned by the University.
• If you operate a University owned, leased or personal vehicle at any time while performing your duties you must follow all policies and procedures outlined in the Operations Manual. You must have a valid driver's license and must successfully pass the online safe Driving Course and driving record check at time of hire and annually thereafter. Additionally, you must report any driving offense, on or off company time, which causes a loss, suspension, or any other change in your license status. You must report this change within one business day of the offense. You can report this change to the Human Resource Department or your direct supervisor. Failure to do so can lead to disciplinary action, up to and including terminations. This list of essential job functions and other responsibilities is representative of those duties and responsibilities that are required of this position. However, the list is not to be considered as all-inclusive. A supervisor or director may assign other duties and/or other duties at alternate locations to meet mission requirements of the University and cooperation of all personnel is expected to carry out the mission.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to stand, walk and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry or otherwise move lightweight objects.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs and walking significant distances between and within University buildings.
• Perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, and kneeling.
• Sufficient manual dexterity in both hands to operate variety of office related equipment including; computer, telephone, copier, fax, calculator, and the like.
• Visual ability corrected, to assure accuracy of all documents produced or disseminated from this position.
• Audio ability corrected, to hear telephone, fax and any emergency related alarms such as fire alarm.

This position requires standing, sitting and walking; minimal pulling, pushing, lifting, stretching, kneeling, and lifting up to 20 lbs.

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills needed.
• Experience working in a sales or marketing related position or in the recruitment of students in a college setting. Previous Career Development, Human Resources, Sales, Admissions or Enrollment Management preferred.
• Experience working with or advising students at the undergraduate or graduate level helpful.
• Ability and willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Strong analytical abilities, maturity, and a high energy level.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office programs required.
• Sensitivity to the concerns of diverse student populations.
• Valid U.S. driver's license is required.
• Must successfully pass the online safe Driving Course (within 15 days of hire) and driving record check at time of hire and annually thereafter.
• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed project work with an emphasis on teamwork, working with students, faculty, staff and clients in a professional manner.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to understand the impact of student enrollment on the success of the institution.
• Ability to adhere to University policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all members of the University community including students, faculty, staff, and administrators
• Ability to adhere to University policies and procedures.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and within FERPA and HIPAA guidelines.
• All new employees must complete the FERPA, Anti-Harassment, and any other required online trainings within 15 days of employment.
• General knowledge of the University's mission, purpose and goals and the role this position plays in achieving those goals.

Organization

Working At Bay Path University

Bay Path University, an independent and not-for-profit institution, was named Among Fastest Growing Baccalaureate Colleges by the Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac, and a member of the Women's College Coalition. With a main campus and four satellite locations, Bay Path offers undergraduate, graduate, (for women and men) degrees, and professional certificates.

Mission Statement:

A Bay Path University education empowers undergraduate women and graduate women and men to become leaders in their careers and communities with an innovative approach to learning that prepares students to flourish in a constantly changing world.

The Bay Path experience is nothing less than transformational. Our women-only undergraduate programs and our coeducational graduate programs are offered both on campus and online, providing a flexible, 21st-century education for learners at all stages of life and career. Bay Path students find a supportive and diverse community, close mentoring, and rigorous preparation for success in a complex and globally interdependent society. Students graduate with the applied knowledge, portable skillset, and confidence to thrive in their professions, identify and realize their dreams, and make a lasting difference in the world.

Established: 1897

Enrollment: Over 3,300 students

Alumni: Approximately 15,000 alumni around the world.

Athletics: Eight teams compete at the NCAA Division III level, in the New England Collegiate Conference.

University Motto: Carpe Diem, Latin for "Seize the Day"

Locations:

• Longmeadow, MA - Home to our Residential College, for high school, transfer and International young women; One Day A Week College, for adult women with classes on Saturday; and Graduate College for men and women.
• Concord, MA - Our Concord location is home to our graduate programs in Education and Psychology for men and women.
• Sturbridge, MA - Our Sturbridge teaching site opened in 2003 and offers our One Day A Week College, for adult women with classes on Saturday and select graduate programs for men and women. This teaching location provides students with all of the support services of our main campus including access to library services, administrative and academic deans, student financial services, and the Registrar's Office.
• East Longmeadow, MA - The Philip H. Ryan Health Science Center is located on our East Longmeadow site. This state-of-the-art facility houses our Master of Occupational Therapy, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and our Master of Occupational Therapy Bridge programs.

Residential College

Offers classes on-ground Monday through Friday.

At Bay Path University, we welcome students (commuters and residents), just like you, from across the country and around the world who are smart, capable young women who want to make a difference and be successful.

Here, you join a small, highly personal community that empowers you to take ownership of your life through:

• Highly relevant majors and minors that give you practical knowledge, a global viewpoint, and the unique perspectives that make connections between subject areas and current topics.
• Leadership opportunities that focus on your strengths, encouraging you to find your voice and act on your convictions.
• Real-world experience balanced with career counseling that gives you a distinct advantage for graduate school or that rewarding first job.
• More important, our admission counselors are here to help you and your family, guiding you through the admissions and financial aid process by taking your questions and connecting you with the right resources.

Why it pays to be a Bay Path woman:

• Significant Financial Support. All of our full-time students receive a merit scholarship from Bay Path University, and more than 96% of our students receive additional financial aid that included grants, scholarships and loans.
• Close Attention from Faculty. With a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio, you'll form close relationships with your professors that will lead to research, internship and networking opportunities.
• Thoughtful and Intentional Career Planning for Life. Our Sullivan Career and Life Planning Center (SCLP) is one of the best of its kind. As a Bay Path student, you will have lifetime access to the SCLP and the services it provides, including one-on-one career coaching and mentoring.

Undergraduate Study

A Place Where Knowledge Is Gained and Shared

If you ask a Bay Path woman graduate to define her academic experience, it would be one word: transformational. There is no other way to describe it.

Yes, we have majors in neurobiology, cybersecurity, and business analytics, as well as minors and concentrations that deepen your knowledge in a specific area. But we also educate the whole person, giving you the courage and confidence to be your best self, to help you get where you have to go, and to take on more in your life. It's why women's education still matters.

American Women's College

Are you one of the 76 million American women who has accomplished many things in her life yet still lacks a bachelor's degree? You are not alone. At The American Women's College, we understand the reasons that women pause their education early in life:

• Maybe going to college wasn't right for you at the time
• Maybe you started college and decided it wasn't a good fit
• And then there other competing factors like family, work, and day-to-day pressures

Looking back, do you still wish you had earned a college degree? Now you can—with The American Women's College Online. We offer: