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Job Summary

The Assistant Director for Undergraduate Admissions is responsible for the identification, invitation and enrollment of students into Rensselaer's educational community. The Assistant Director may be assigned a geographical region, a school, a program or an area to develop and implement. In addition, this position will develop and build relationships with community colleges, including their faculty and staff to help build a pipeline of potential transfer students, and educate faculty, staff and students on transfer requirements and transfer opportunities at Rensselaer. The Assistant Director will conduct in-person and virtual information sessions, travel to college fairs or college-based information sessions; and participate in the planning and execution of on-campus events.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field Two (2) years of professional experience to include demonstrated excellence in customer service, strong computing skills, and experience interacting with the public Valid driver’s license

Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in higher education, especially transfer and undergraduate student admissions 

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives.
- Ability to work with a diverse population.
- Strong computer skills and knowledge.
- Understanding of customer service and marketing and the willingness to "go the extra mile" for our customers
- Ability to develop a good rapport with other administrative staff
- Excellent people skills
- Ability to manage often conflicting priorities
- Ability to deal effectively with a dynamic and fast-paced office
- Excellent decision-making skills

Shift

Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required

Travel

Regular overnight travel is required (up to 25%)

Driving

Driving a personal vehicle for non-passenger use

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $58,700 - $60,000

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.

Job Posted Date

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.