Admissions Officer

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Dec 18, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Admissions Officer
Job Category	URA-AFT Administrative
Department	Undergrad Adm - NB
Overview	The Division of Enrollment Management at Rutgers University-New Brunswick ( EMNB) is comprised of seven student-facing and administrative units: Undergraduate Admissions, the Office of Financial Aid, the Office of the Registrar, and the One Stop Student Services Center, as well as business, information technology, and strategy and analytics administrative teams. The division employs over 100 full-time staff and an additional 200+ student employees to fulfill its mission. The division is driven by research, galvanized by progress, and motivated by a relentless commitment to student access and academic excellence. It works at the intersection of administration and innovation to set enrollment strategy, foster student success, and inform university policy and practice. EM-NB attracts the best and brightest students to Rutgers' flagship campus, supports them through their time on the banks, and celebrates their graduation each year. The Undergraduate Admissions Office serves to engage and enroll undergraduate students who are prepared to thrive, inspired to become active members of the campus community, and who will contribute to the diversity of thought and experiences represented by the institution. The office achieves this through the recruitment, selection, and enrollment of a high-achieving, dynamically talented, and diverse student population. Through programs, communications, and services, Admissions aims to convey the rigor, spirit, and promise of a Rutgers education to the state, the nation, and the world.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Admissions Officer for The Undergraduate Admissions Office - NB. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Coordinates the review and notification of undergraduate applications for admission and programs for Rutgers University-New Brunswick undergraduate applicants who apply through the New Brunswick Undergraduate Admissions office and are maintained on the undergraduate admissions system. Discusses academic credentials, admissions parameters, and adherence to the University Senate Policy on Undergraduate Admissions; meets with admissions committees. Evaluates residency determinations for tuition, scholarship, and special programs. Assists with defining program parameters and resolves issues related to the above matters. Communicates and provides admissions status information to university personnel representing state and federal government relations, deans, academic, and administrative units. Drafts training manuals and participates in the training of new staff and seasonal employees in admissions' procedures and policies. Participates in standard admissions counselor/officer duties, including student/family admissions counseling, presenting for information sessions, and fulfilling an assigned number of recruitment activities. Develops and completes special projects as needed at all stages of the recruitment cycle through enrollment.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	05
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	65741.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	81857.00
Annual Maximum Salary	97972.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	URA-AFT Administrative
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Two (2) years of comprehensive professional experience in college admissions/enrollment management that includes admission determinations, working with faculties and academic administrators, academic advising, group-leading, delegating, and ensuring completion of work assignments.
Certifications/Licenses	A valid driver's license would be required for this position; Use of personal vehicle in order to travel for business demands.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Demonstrated ability to accurately meet numeric goals within established time frames. Excellent communication skills, including writing and presentation/public speaking. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to be collaborative, persuasive, and diplomatic. Organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills. Ability to understand, interpret, and implement state, federal, university, and professional association regulations, rules, and criteria. Computer literacy to include Microsoft Excel, Word, Windows, spreadsheets and other relational databases. Customer service oriented. Ability to work independently, as a project manager, and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications	Ability to be highly self-motivated, imaginative, flexible, and open to organizational change. Willingness to master new technology. Knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding higher education. Experience working with diverse populations of students, staff and faculty.
Equipment Utilized	Salesforce. Microsoft Office. Perceptive Content. CRM. Proprietary tools on a daily basis to perform required tasks.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	May require work during evening/weekends.
Special Conditions	Clean Driving Record.

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2835
Posting Open Date	12/18/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

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Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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