Syracuse University

Job # 040676

Department Code 21301-2038

Department Education-Academic Services

Job Title Assistant Director Graduate Programs

Location Syracuse, NY

Pay Range $58,500 - $70,000

Pay Determination 

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

Staff Level S5

FLSA Status Exempt

Hours 

Standard University business hours:

8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)

8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type Full-time

Campus Syracuse, NY

Unionized Position Code Not Applicable

Job DescriptionThe Assistant Director will support the enrollment management of the School of Education graduate programs. Primary responsibilities will include recruiting prospective graduate students and coordinating the admissions process for the School of Education’s master’s, CAS, and doctoral degree programs, which includes on and off campus events and meetings with prospective students.

• QualificationsBachelors degree required; masters degree preferred. Three years of college admissions experience preferred.

Job Specific Qualifications 

• Knowledge of current University systems (SLATE, PeopleSoft, Microsoft Office).
• Ability to travel.
• Familiarity with academic institutions (higher education and K-12) helpful.

Responsibilities 

• Assist in the development and coordination of the graduate recruiting strategy for School of Education (SOE) graduate programs. Assist in the development, maintenance and execution of the SOE graduate communication plan to prospective and admitted students. Create and update recruitment publications including the graduate catalog. Solicit program input to inform the review and editing of graduate program promotional material.
• Oversee recruitment communication and provide support for SOE programs in various aspects of the admission processes (e.g., Setting up program interviews when required). Coordinate efforts of the various graduate faculty involved in recruitment in collaboration with Faculty Directors.
• Generate graduate inquiries by mass mail, email blasts, and social media. Facilitate and when necessary, organize college wide and program level virtual information sessions, including sending out invitations, managing RSVPs, and follow up with SOE program related materials. Coordinate open house activities for prospective students. Communicate with and counsel prospective graduate students regarding program options and application processes via email, phone, zoom, and in-person appointments.
• Develop and maintain thorough understanding of program requirements as well as policies (international) related to visas and other documentation.
• Travel for recruitment purposes. Attend recruiting functions sponsored by SU and local feeder colleges and universities. Represent the School of Education graduate programs to the University community and the public.
• Manage workflow process for graduate applications. Serve as a liaison with the Graduate School. Manage the record keeping of prospective students from inquiry to enrollment. Manage online application process for the School. Train new faculty and refresh training and instructional materials for SLATE. Generate reports as needed.
• Obtain, track, and analyze admissions data, provide reports to program areas to support their recruitment and admission decision activities, and develop, maintain and interpret data to support recruitment activities and resulting admissions. Compile special reports and gather information as needed by the School and individual programs.

Physical Requirements 

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment 

Not Applicable

Application Instructions 

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.

About Syracuse University 

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area 

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

EEO Statement 

Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans 

Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.

Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community 

Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity.

Quick Linkhttps://www.sujobopps.com/postings/103766

Job Posting Date 03/11/2024

Application Deadline

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Job Category Staff

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