Assistant Director - International Admissions

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Job Location (Full Address):

220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

200210 Admissions

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 109

Compensation Range:

$56,500.00 - $79,100.00

Responsibilities:

Researches, develops, executes and oversees annual admissions plans to recruit, qualify, assesses and approves students for admission to the University, including counseling prospective students, recruitment visits, presentations and application review. Executes and oversees area(s) of focus, such as specific populations or recruitment skills and knowledge.

Cover letter is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Admissions Programming Management

• Manages with limited direction the planning, execution, and evaluation of signature undergraduate internationally-focused admissions programming in collaboration with events management, marketing, communications, and campus partners to deliver effective experiences.
• Builds relationships across campus and with key partners to ensure substantive and meaningful programming that showcases the University of Rochester to prospective students, families, counselors, and community-based (CBO) organizations.
• Engages current students and student organizations to incorporate student voices and participation in admissions initiatives.
• Analyzes enrollment and participation data to inform future programming and recruitment strategies focused on international admissions.
• Serves as a liaison with academic partners to ensure consistent and accurate admissions messaging and maintains related web content.
• Engages with faculty and staff partners across campus to support admissions-related events, activities, and initiatives that advance undergraduate enrollment goals.
• Collaborates with Admissions teams (e.g., Programming & Events, International Initiatives, Recruitment & Outreach, Outreach and Engagement) to support coordinated initiatives that enhance constituent experiences and advance Office of Admissions recruitment goals.
• Prepares program debriefs and reports to document outcomes, evaluate effectiveness, and inform future planning.
• Leads international-facing digital admissions outreach, including oversight of international social media channels, content accuracy, and assessment of engagement metrics in collaboration with campus stakeholders.

Recruitment Travel

• Conducts market and territory research to inform annual recruitment planning and outreach strategies.
• Plans, researches, conducts, and evaluates approximately 8-12 weeks of international recruitment travel annually for assigned territories and regions and may assist with domestic recruitment travel as well.
• Builds and sustains relationships with secondary school counselors, independent educational consultants, and partner organizations.
• Prepares and presents preliminary travel budgets and end-of-season reports with analysis and recommendations to inform future recruitment strategies and resource allocation.

Application Review

• Leads admissions processes for specialized and dual-admission programs, including application workflows, committee review, finalist selection, and enrollment analysis.
• Reviews and evaluates a high volume of undergraduate applications from assigned domestic and international regions as a first and second reader using holistic admissions practices.
• Serves as a key member of admissions committees, providing professional judgment and making final admission decision recommendations when reader assessments differ.
• Provides subject-matter expertise on secondary school curricula, grading practices, and yield outcomes to support equitable and consistent application review.
• Reviews international applicant financial documentation in collaboration with the Office of Financial Aid and recommends merit scholarship consideration to senior leadership, as appropriate.

Admissions Programming & Presentations (On-Campus / Virtual)

• Prepares and delivers information sessions, webinars, workshops, and targeted programming for prospective students, families, and counselors to support application and enrollment goals.
• Executes large-scale admissions events in planning, facilitation, coordination, and visitor support roles.
• Collaborates with senior leadership and campus partners to inform selection criteria for admission-related programs and implements targeted yield communications and programming for these populations.

General Admissions Responsibilities

• Conducts admissions interviews and completes formal interview write-up, which is included in the student’s record and potential application for admissions.
• Answers telephone and email inquiries from a variety of constituents across all phases of the admission cycle.
• Provides timely, accurate and supportive information to help prospective students, families, school-based, independent, and CBO counselors.

Staff Development and Management

• Leads training efforts with a focus on international application review practices and serves as a resource for complex or unusual applicant cases.
• Develops training and service standards for student employees to ensure accuracy, consistency, and professionalism in admissions communications.

Management / Supervision

• Recruits, hires, schedules, supervises, and evaluates student employees supporting international admissions operations and communications, ensuring continuity of customer service during peak recruitment travel and application review periods.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Continues growth and development in the Admissions domain through attendance at conferences, workshops, etc. as a participant, panelist, presenter, or moderator, etc., for the purpose of determining and implementing best practices, remaining current in the field, and incorporating this knowledge into practice.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 3 years of admissions experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Work in a related field such as higher education, college admissions, or school counseling required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Weekend and evening assignments are frequent required.
• Microsoft Suite of Products or the equivalent and data analysis required.
• Proficiency in a second language and experience working in a diverse academic setting preferred.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid driver’s license recognized by the State and ability to travel by air (perhaps internationally), rail, and/or water.

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.