Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Georgian Court University
Job overview
The Executive Director of Graduate Admissions at Georgian Court University leads graduate enrollment strategies and manages a team to achieve recruitment goals.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves leading a team, strategic planning, creating marketing campaigns for graduate enrollment, collaborating with IT and marketing teams, using SLATE for data analytics, and participating in professional admission communities.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree (master's preferred), 5-7 years enrollment and staff supervision experience, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, leadership experience, and proficiency with admission data systems. US work authorization is mandatory.
Work environment and culture
The position supports a hybrid or compressed work week, emphasizing collaboration and customer service in a university setting.
Company information
Georgian Court University is an educational institution focused on graduate and undergraduate enrollment and recruitment.
Team overview
The candidate will manage a staff of three graduate admissions professionals and work closely with senior enrollment leadership.
Job location and travel
The job offers a 1-day hybrid or compressed work week arrangement, likely based at the university campus.
Unique job features
The role uniquely combines strategic leadership with hands-on recruitment and data analytics using SLATE, emphasizing both online and physical campus programs.
Company overview
Georgian Court University, located in Lakewood, New Jersey, is a private Roman Catholic university founded in 1908 by the Sisters of Mercy. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including arts and sciences, business, education, and health professions. Georgian Court generates revenue through tuition, grants, and donations, emphasizing a values-based education rooted in Mercy core values. The university is known for its picturesque campus, historic architecture, and commitment to social justice and community service.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize leadership in enrollment management, experience with integrated marketing strategies, and staff supervision, highlighting your ability to manage teams and budgets effectively.
Showcase your skills in strategic planning, data-driven decision making using tools like SLATE, and your experience in creating marketing campaigns for graduate or online programs.
Apply through multiple platforms including Georgian Court University's official career page and LinkedIn to maximize your exposure to recruiters.
Connect with current employees in the Enrollment or Graduate Admissions divisions on LinkedIn; start conversations by commenting on recent university enrollment initiatives or asking about their experiences with the graduate admissions process.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description such as 'enrollment strategy,' 'graduate admissions,' 'marketing campaigns,' 'SLATE,' and 'staff leadership' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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