Adult and Transfer Program Manager – Admissions

Adult and Transfer Program Manager – Admissions

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Position type:EAP – Executive, Administrative, Professional
Location:Allendale
Categories:Admissions/Financial Aid

SUMMARY: This role is responsible for managing all aspects of the adult and transfer recruitment portfolio in the Admissions Office. This position organizes various programs and activities related to the Adult and Transfer portfolio to improve efficiencies and develops related program and project budgets. The position also has an assigned recruitment territory and is accountable for meeting key enrollment metrics. This will be achieved by representing Grand Valley State University both on- and off-campus (in-person and virtual) to prospective students, school personnel, and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

Supervise, provide vision and direction to assigned direct reports.

Recruit transfer/adult students by conducting in-person visits to community colleges in assigned territory. This will also require attendance at college and community fairs and other events where adult populations are anticipated.

Develop a comprehensive recruitment plan for assigned population/territory that is aligned with the current Strategic Enrollment Management Plan (SEMP).

Participate and lead training activities for the staff supervised.

Responsible for supporting orientation activities to include revamping the existing advising and orientation program and continually reevaluating the changed model to ensure we are ahead of the cutting edge.

Manage assigned recruitment territory through prospect relationship management, leveraging partnerships, relationships, admission, and enrollment data to maintain consistent recruitment activity, to increase prospective student interaction, and influence admission yield.

Assist in the management of the telecounseling program by ensuring selection, training, and supervision and managing all related tasks associated with the telecounseling initiative.

Be available during enrollment seasons to manage critical enrollment strategies such as melt prevention and yield attainment.

Participate in office-sponsored events and activities, as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Previous experience in customer service, education, sales, or related field/position
• Strong cross-cultural interpersonal and writing skills are necessary, including public speaking skills and the ability to present the University in a positive way to diverse populations
• Committment to GVSU’s vision of inclusion and equity
• Prefer 5 years of progressively responsible experience in Admissions or sales environment, preferably on a college/university campus
• Experience managing transfer and adult recruitment initiatives preferred
• Experience working with adult audiences preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Monday through Friday, with evening and weekend work required throughout the year.
• This position requires the ability to travel to remote locations and to load and transport admissions materials, displays, and other equipment.
• Evening and weekend hours required, especially during the fall travel season.
• Admissions counseling occurs primarily by in-person appointments, but also by small group presentations, zoom appointments, phone calls, and emails.

Physical Demands: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.  May require the need to jog or run in the event of an emergency.  Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 85 pounds.  Stress can be triggered by workload and complex cases.  Occasional stress caused by multitasking, level of responsibility and workload.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Salary: Approximately $60,000 – $70,000, commensurate with experience

Department/Division: Admissions Office

Campus: Allendale

How to Apply: Apply online at jobs.gvsu.edu and select “Apply now”. Please include a cover letter and resume. The online application will allow you to attach these documents electronically. On the application, you will be required to provide names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three professional references. Applicants selected for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interview. If you need assistance, please call Human Resources at 616-331-2215.

Application Deadline: Review applications of applications will begin immediately and the posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the university.

Grand Valley State University has a COVID-19 Vaccine policy that requires all faculty, staff and students to be vaccinated. New hires will be expected to adhere to the policy unless they are eligible for allowable exemptions or postponement. We will require proper documentation upon hire. Up-to-date information can be found on our Lakers Together website.

Grand Valley State University does not discriminate against students, faculty or staff in any of its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities. Grand Valley State University is guided by values for inclusiveness and community which are integral to our mission to educate students to shape their lives, their professions, and their societies, and to enrich the community through excellent teaching, active scholarship, and public service. The University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. It encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. Members of the University community, including candidates for employment or admissions, and visitors or guests, have the right to be free from acts of harassment and discrimination, which are prohibited if they discriminate or harass on the basis of age, color, disability, familial status, height, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, veteran or active duty military status or weight. In addition, Grand Valley is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 to ensure that none of its education programs and activities discriminate on the basis of sex/gender. Sex includes sex stereotypes, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy or parenting status. The Office for Title IX and Institutional Equity serves as a resource for the GVSU community and assists individuals who may have been impacted by discrimination or harassment in connecting with resources, imposes measures that protect or support access to programs and activities, and oversees the university’s grievance process for allegations of discrimination and harassment. Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, 4015 Zumberge Hall, titleix@gvsu.edu, (616) 331-9530.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Advertised:21 Oct 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

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