Assistant Director, Undergraduate Admission

• Travel and market Bentley University at high schools, college fairs and other educational forums providing public presentations to individuals and groups; develop and evaluate strategy for individually assigned geographic recruitment regions.
• Present the Bentley message, including the admission process, at on-campus information sessions. Interview prospective students on and off campus; follow up with written, telephone and email contact with students, parents and counselors.
• Review admission applications, render decisions and participate in entire file review and scholarship selection processes.
• Serve as Officer-of-the-Day to assist in smooth daily office operation.
• Provide additional assistance with the visitor experience and special visit programs.

• Assist with any professional activities needed in the Office of UGA as determined by the demands of the admission cycle.
• Participate in industry forums to continue professional development.
• 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.
• May supervise and instruct student workers in various clerical and project functions, provide feedback to their supervisors where appropriate.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree plus 2-4 years of admission experience, Master's Degree preferred.
• Organizational and analytical abilities, solid communication skills, creative thinking, computer competency, ability to handle multiple tasks and belief in the value of a higher education and the capacity to articulate those benefits to the public.
• Ability to sensitively work with diverse populations.
• Must hold and maintain a valid, unrestricted United States driver's license. with an insurable driving history as determined by Bentley's insurance carrier.

• 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.
• Positive and pleasant attitude always required.
• Constant interruptions from telephone calls and general questions.
• 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 an alertness in dealing with technical issues, accuracy in encountering large volumes of paperwork and maintaining focus during frequent interruptions.
• Energy level is important and long hours within and outside the office (while traveling) contribute to physical and mental exhaustion which affects judgment, attitude and accuracy.
• Recruiting events require lifting and carrying heavy boxes as well as standing for long periods of time.

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