• Hiring, training, and coaching the Undergraduate Admissions Counselors team with positivity, care, and goal orientation while motivating them toward recruitment goals for headcount and net revenue that are in line with the goals of the university.
• Supporting interdepartmental student recruitment initiatives by serving as an Admissions liaison to the Student Engagement Office, Residence Life division, and Athletics department.
• Assisting in the research, development and implementation of the undergraduate student recruitment plan with the goal of growing traditional undergraduate enrollment.
• Helping create and uphold admissions standards that reflect the values and goals of Manhattan University.
• Managing the recruitment of an assigned geographic territory and/or student group.
• Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
• By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience working cross culturally with respect, appreciation and humility.
• Roughly 40% travel commitment during peak recruitment months: September, October, March, and April.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree or further education.
• 3+ years of increasing responsibility in College Admissions, Sales, Customer Service, Retail or other customer-facing industries and a demonstrated ability to produce results within the context of a team environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Strong self-motivation, initiative, goal setting skills, the ability to set objectives and a desire to learn and grow.
• Prior management experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership outside of a management position could also be considered.
• Willingness to work cooperatively and constructively with a wide variety of people and the ability to speak to changing demographics in the country and its effect on the recruitment of students.
• The ability, willingness and availability to travel, including by car and airplane.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures, backgrounds, and abilities.

Founded in 1853, Manhattan University is an independent Catholic Lasallian institution located in Riverdale, NY that embraces students of all faiths, cultures, and traditions. The mission of the University is to provide a dynamic student-centered educational experience that prepares graduates for lives of personal development, professional success, civic engagement, and service to their fellow human beings. We expect our faculty, administration, and staff to be knowledgeable about our mission and to make a positive contribution to the mission. Applicants from historically under-represented segments of the population are encouraged to apply, as well as those attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. We are committed to a diverse campus community. AA/EO Employer M/F/D/V