Associate Director, Undergraduate Admission, Middle - Waltham, United States - Bentley University

Bentley University
Bentley University
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Waltham, United States

1 month ago

Mark Lane

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The Associate Director is part of the Undergraduate Admission team with primary responsibility for the Middle East and Africa Regions and will articulate the benefits one would receive by attending Bentley.

In this capacity, the Associate Director must have expertise regarding international admission and the ability to identify potential opportunities and challenges to advance the University.

This includes identifying key relationships with schools, guidance/college counselors and prospective students.

The goal is to determine time and resource allocation to promote the university, leading to improvements in all stages of the enrollment funnel.

Functions include the execution of various tasks and assignments and assisting in the achievement of admission goals through the initiation and implementation of projects.


Essential Duties Train and cross train staff on international admissions credentials including various educational systems.- Travel and market Bentley University at high schools, college fairs and other educational forums providing public presentations to individuals and groups.

- Promote Bentley through recruitment events and at interviews with prospective students, both on- Participate in admission recruit and yield events both on
- and off-campus. Provide customer service in the pre
- and post-admission process to students, parents and counselors. Serve as Officer-of-the
  • Day to assist in smooth daily office operation.
  • Comanage and supervise International Peer Advisors in various clerical and projects.
  • Oversee alumni engagement and training for international recruitment events.


Minimum Qualifications- BA/BS degree with at least 5 years of related experience.- Required expertise in global educational systems particular to region traveled, excellent organizational and analytical abilities, and ability to multi-task, solid communication and presentation skills, computer competency.- Ability and sensitivity in dealing with diverse populations.- Willingness and ability to travel independently to the region specified.- A current, valid passport as well as a valid, unrestricted United States driver's license, with an insurable driving history as determined by Bentley's insurance carrier.- Preference given to those with expertise recruiting in the Middle East and Africa and foreign language capability from that region.- Positive and pleasant attitude always required.- Energy level is important as this role can require long hours both in and out of the office.- Ability to work independently, collaboratively in a team setting, and flexibly.


Work Environment- Fast-paced office environment with many scheduled and unscheduled demands on time.- Noisy and active environment due to busy telephones and staff and visitor activity.

High level of customer service imperative at all times.- Day and overnight travel is required during the recruitment season, often necessitating early morning or late evening travel.- Position requires some work during evenings, weekends or other holiday periods.- Physical skills required of this position include alertness in dealing with technical issues, accuracy in presenting detailed and timely information.

Bentley University requires references checks and may conduct other pre-employment screening.


DIVERSITY STATEMENT


Bentley University strives to create a campus community that welcomes the exchange of ideas, and fosters a culture that values differences and views them as a strength in our community.

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