Widener University Looking for Associate Director of Admissions and Enrollment Full Time

Widener University is currently seeking an Associate Director of Admissions and Enrollment in the Graduate and Continuing Studies office.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Admissions and Enrollment, The roles in the Office of Graduate and Continuing Studies have the unique
opportunity to support the application and admissions process for new Graduate and Continuing Studies students and also support the
continued enrollment of active students in their current programs. 

Widener University has established a COVID-19 vaccination
policy that requires all faculty and staff who will be on our campuses to be fully vaccinated and compliant as a condition of employment.
Our goal is that all members of the Pride may safely experience Widener’s hands on, inclusive, and personalized learning environment in
person.

In addition to the above COVID-19 statement, all employees, who do not already have an approved exemption,
are also required to receive a booster dose no more than 7 days after you become eligible.

Why work at Widener?  At Widener
University, we strive to deliver a comprehensive benefits package developed to attract and retain talent.  We offer employees the
opportunity to participate in a variety of benefit program including health & welfare, retirement accounts, tuition programs at Widener
University, life insurance, paid time off, and flexible work arrangements for many roles. 

Widener University is committed to
fostering an environment in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are
welcomed and can thrive. The Graduate Admissions and Enrollment office holds a deep commitment to an inclusive culture that supports the
work of faculty and staff members across the institution, and works closely with the Chief Diversity Officer to facilitate that
commitment. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

Essential duties:

• Provide direct supervision to four Student Success Advisors and one Assistant
  Director
• Implement strategies for outreach and engagement to achieve new student enrollment goals for the University
• Manage student expectations and resolve issues as they arise
• Ensure Student Success Advisors and Assistant Director are
  consistently on task
• Create and implement tactics to convert applications to enrolled students
• Serve as the liaison to
  Enrollment Services about issues related to student admission and enrollment
• Manage a caseload of 2-3 programs:
• Facilitate
  conversion of incomplete applicants to complete, including email, phone and text communication where appropriate
• Facilitate
  admission review process, including interview scheduling, interview day coordination, updating review/interview rubrics, and faculty review
  of applications
• Enter admissions decisions into CRM system
• Coordinate admission reviews for dual degree applicants,
  including communication with graduate program directors and admissions staff
• Provide guidance to prospective students regarding
  Graduate and Continuing Studies program admission and/or student aid and/or enrollment services process
• Communicate with admitted
  students for deposit, onboarding and initial registration processes using CRM with additional follow up as needed
• Create, conduct
  and compile results of Admitted Student and Applicant Surveys
• Communicate with Graduate Program Directors around changes or
  additions to master’s, certification, certificate and doctoral programs

Secondary responsibilities:

• Occasionally represent Widener at off-campus recruitment events. Minimal travel required
• Serve as a back-up to Executive
  Director of Admissions and Enrollment as needed
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or directed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education/training and experience required):

Required:

• Master’s degree, preferably in Higher Education, Counseling, Student Affairs, or related field
• Two years previous experience in
  higher education
• Proven ability to communicate and work effectively with internal constituents
• Ability to manage multiple
  projects and plan effectively
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills
• Must understand FERPA and confidentiality
  requirements

Preferred:

• Slate or similar CRM system experience
• Supervision
  experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR UNUSUAL HOURS: 

• Usual office environment; heavy walk-in
  traffic; high level of interaction with others in person electronically or via telephone.
• Ability to be mobile between workstation
  and various campus buildings
• Ability to travel within a 100 mile radius
• Valid driver’s license
• Occasional
  evening/weekend work may be required

Qualified candidates must submit resume and cover letter for consideration. 
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only those selected to interview will be contacted. 

Widener has a
strategic commitment to building an inclusive university community whose diversity enriches the lives of all members and where our students
are prepared for living in a pluralistic and ever-changing world. As a leading metropolitan university, Widener strives to embody the values
that are inherent in our mission: civic engagement, access, inclusion, academic excellence, innovation and leadership.

Widener
University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement.
Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in
Chester, PA, Widener’s main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and
Wilmington. For more information about the university, please visit our website at
www.widener.edu.

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