Associate Director, Recruitment and Admissions

George Washington University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Alexandria, VIRGINIA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
I. JOB OVERVIEW


Job Description Summary:
To spark new thinking, just add friction. Your unique perspective and experiences can make you successful in your career.
At the George Washington University’s College of Professional Studies , you’ll collaborate with a diverse group of experts from across disciplines and backgrounds, who will challenge you to rethink assumptions, test your ideas, and look at ways to make the greatest impact. Here, you’ll learn how to use your skills to make an impact that ripples outward through industries and communities, elevating your career trajectory and connecting you to corners of the world you never thought possible.
CPS seeks an outstanding individual to be the Associate Director, Recruitment and Admissions. Reporting to the Director, Recruitment and Admissions, the Associate Director will be a collaborative partner with a high premium on customer service who manages the Recruitment team; and develops, implements, and evaluates recruitment strategies, policies, and procedures. The core responsibilities of this role are to supervise the work of recruitment staff, to manage the daily operation of the office while developing and maintaining professional relationships with key contacts; similarly, to maintain a thorough understanding of the recruitment and admissions process, to develop, recommend, and implement strategies to facilitate and strengthen recruitment processes, and to provide reports and data analysis for determining effectiveness of recruitment tactics to the Director. This position will also participate in projection planning and contribute to annual and multiple-year budget projections. This is a management position at the university that, in addition to leading a work unit, leads and supervises staff directly, makes hiring decisions, provides coaching, training and mentoring, manages performance and determines future staffing needs.
Day to Day Operational Management
● Supervises day-to-day operations and routine activities of the recruitment staff including performance management.
● Provides training, administrative, and technical support to the recruitment team.
● Conducts all recruitment activities with the highest integrity and business ethics while adhering to GW and CPS policies, regulations and best practices.
● Identifies, clarifies, and resolves recruitment issues and concerns with substantial significance in accordance with established policies, procedures and best practices, using technical and professional knowledge.
● Accurately develops and monitors statistical reports for senior leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
This is a hybrid position with some days remote and some days in the office. The primary office location is in Alexandria, VA with occasional meetings on the main campus in Washington, DC. Some travel required for recruiting events.
Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 6 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 4 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Demonstrate foundational knowledge of admissions and recruitment practices.
  • 1+ year experience supervising and leading teams. Experience with motivating hybrid teams is highly desired.
  • Able to manage and improve workflow and workload for the team, assess work quality, and provide timely and meaningful feedback to team members as well as providing training and development as needed.
  • Significant experience planning events that impact yield, i.e. open houses, admitted student days, virtual outreach, and engagement activities.
  • Manage quality deliverables with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to take a wide-range approach to problem-solving and decision-making through objective analysis, critical thinking, and planning.
  • Significant experience working with CRMs and academic databases. TargetX, Slate, and Banner skills are highly desired.
  • Experience recruiting and engaging with adult learners.
  • Ability to develop and provide reports that impact planning and strategic formation.
Typical Hiring Range $63,661.38 - $92,203.30 How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

II. JOB DETAILS


Campus Location: Alexandria, Virginia
College/School/Department: College of Professional Studies (CPS)
Family Enrollment Services
Sub-Family Admissions
Stream Management
Level Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time -> FTE 1.00
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes
Employee Onsite Status Hybrid
Telework: Yes
Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
- Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
- The GW benefits programs are designed to care for you by providing a variety of options that offer security and support for you to thrive at various life and career stages.
*Benefits include:
  • medical, pharmacy, dental and vision plans, FSA and HSA
  • retirement savings programs
  • tuition remission for employees and dependents tuition exchange
  • program for dependents
  • generous paid time off including winter break


*Benefits eligibility may vary based on job classification. To learn more go to: https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits
Internal Applicants Only? No
Posting Number: S012806
Job Open Date: 02/05/2024
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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