Job Information
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York Senior Admissions Officer in New York, New York
- Job Type: Officer of Administration
- Bargaining Unit:
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- End Date if Temporary:
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Standard Work Schedule:
- Building:
- Salary Range: $62,400 - $67,000
Position Summary
Under the guidance of senior members of the Undergraduate Admissions Office, the Senior Admissions Officer 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 1,100-1,200 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.
Responsibilities
- Manage a region which produces approximately 1,100-1,200 applications. The officer makes critical judgments and recommendations to the Committee on Admissions on the candidates from their region.
- 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.
- Support with targeted recruitment initiatives, such as science, arts and humanities, engineering, rural, and/or multicultural recruitment and manage specific projects within these teams.
- Assist with the coordination of virtual and on-campus events for prospective and admitted students.
- Aid with the coordination and the implementation of electronic, print and web communication and manage specific aspects of the outreach process.
- Contribute to the implementation and coordination of non-first year admissions programs, such as transfers and Combined Plan students.
- Assume other responsibilities as designated by a member of the office's senior staff.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
- 1 year of related experience is required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills required.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- A valid driver's license and a willingness to travel are essential.
Applications submitted without a resume and cover letter will not be reviewed.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly