Columbia University Hiring for Assistant Director, Undergraduate Admissions at 10027, New York City Full Time

Position Summary

Under the guidance of senior members of the Undergraduate Admissions Office, the Assistant Director is responsible for the daily management of a geographic region to recruit, evaluate and enroll an academically accomplished and diverse student body to Columbia College and The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science.  The officer is responsible for the day-to-day communication with students, parents, secondary school officials and alumni.  The officer will be responsible for evaluating approximately  1,000 applications per recruitment cycle; responsibilities include all calls, correspondence, visitations, admissions recommendations and alumni contact; makes critical judgments, presents arguments recommending admissions decisions to the Admissions Committee; counsels candidates and their parents on admissions and curricular choices. As a more senior member of the staff, the officer will also contribute to the second review of about 10,000 applications.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing a region producing approximately 1,000 applications, making critical judgments, and offering recommendations to the Committee on Admissions about candidates from this region.
• The officer will implement a comprehensive recruitment campaign to attract the world’s most talented students to Columbia College and The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science. The officer will travel approximately 2-4 weeks per cycle counseling and making frequent presentations to students, parents, and secondary school officials concerning the unique attributes of a Columbia education. The officer will also be responsible for making frequent presentations on campus to prospective students and their families.  
• Assists with targeted recruitment initiatives such as science, arts and humanities, engineering, rural, and/or multicultural recruitment, and leads efforts for certain student populations.  
• Aids in the coordination of virtual and on-campus events for prospective and admitted students and takes a lead role in part of the programming.
• Supports the implementation of non-first-year admissions programs, such as transfers and Combined Plan students, and serves as lead for one of these programs. 
• Serve on the Second Review team and contribute to the second review of about 10,000 applications.
• Assume other responsibilities as designated by a member of the office’s senior staff. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required. 

• Minimum of 2 years of related experience is required.

• Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
   
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
   
• A valid driver’s license and a willingness to travel are essential.  

**Applications received without a resume and cover letter attached will not be reviewed.**

Preferred Qualifications

• 4-6 years of related experience preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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