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Parsons Director of Admission
Enrollment Office
Parsons The New School for Design

Parsons The New School for Design seeks an experienced professional for the position of Director of Admission. This important and highly visible position reports to the Assistant Vice President for Admission, providing leadership and administrative direction for the Parsons Admission Team.

Overseeing a team of 11, the Director will lead the daily admissions operation, including staff management, application processing, and campus visitation programs at Parsons.

He/she will also work with the Assistant Vice President for Admission and other admissions directors to develop recruiting and enrollment strategies for Parsons and for The New School as a whole.

The ability to travel and work evening and/or weekends is required.

Responsibilities include:

•        Achieving enrollment targets
•        Develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment/marketing strategy for Parsons
•        Maintain operational calendar that allocates staff appropriately for a high volume office and that ensures good customer service
•        Oversee hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of admission staff
•        Prepare admission budget and monitor expenditures
•        Serve as the primary link to faculty and administrative offices on matters of admissions policy and procedures
•        Chair admissions committee that reviews undergraduate applicant files and assumes responsibility for making decisions.
•        Coordinate graduate admission faculty committees for application review
•        Work with Parsons and The New School Office of Communication and External Affairs to develop and schedule of all admissions publications
•        Manage the inquiry pool to include telephone, print and electronic communication plans
•        Possess knowledge of admission information technology; prospect management, student information systems and report generation tools
•        Coordinate all on campus events and daily campus visitation programs
•        Actively participate in orientation, graduation, receptions and other events
•        Other duties and projects as assigned by the Assistant Vice President for Admission

Requirements:
•        Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Science degree required; a graduate degree preferred
•        Possess a strong knowledge of both graduate and undergraduate education admission recruitment policies and practices
•        Experience in an art and design educational setting is a plus
•        Proven, successful track record  in achieving college admissions targets
•        Significant, progressively responsible management experience in college admission (3-5 years), strong preference for candidates who are familiar with Parsons’ peer institutions and market position
•        Proven record of building a team and managing a large staff in a fast paced environment
•        Outstanding public relations and communication skills
•        Prior experience working with international populations helpful
•        Driver’s license required


Interested candidates must directly apply online at:
https://careers.newschool.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51395

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