Director of Undergraduate Recruitment and Enrollment, School of Design
Full Time
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Posted
Job description
The School of Design is searching for an Inaugural Director of Undergraduate Recruitment and Enrollment. This is a new exciting opportunity for someone with academic recruitment and admissions experience and a passion for design! This position will be responsible for recruiting talented and diverse applicants, as well as leading all aspects of the School of Design undergraduate admission process, working closely with the Design Admission Committee and Carnegie Mellon’s Office of Undergraduate Admission.
Core responsibilities include:
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Leading strategic recruitment planning efforts to achieve a diverse applicant pool that includes under-resourced and low-yielding underrepresented BIPOC students
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Giving proper consideration for students who are identified as under-resourced (defined by university admission as many complex and often related factors that may include: race or ethnicity; lower socioeconomic standing; lower-income households; students with limited resources at home, in school or in their community; being the first in their family to attend college
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Creating and managing public admissions communications including recruitment materials, and advertising in collaboration with the Marketing and Communications Manager of the school and university
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Identifying, attending, and representing the School of Design at various virtual and in-person recruitment fairs and conferences throughout the year
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Managing campus and virtual visits for prospective students and their parents
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Speaking to groups of prospective students throughout the year
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Training and supervising School of Design student tour guides
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Managing Slideroom, portfolio submissions, and faculty applicant reviews
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Managing and maintaining admission data and materials
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Working closely with the university Office of Undergraduate Admission on the processing and admitting of applicants
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Responding to applicant and parent admission inquiries
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Participating in admission and scholarship decisions
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Staying informed of curriculum changes that may impact recruitment
Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within the School of Design. Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.
You should demonstrate:
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Cultural Sensitivity and responsibility by modeling and supporting the schools values
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Ability to identify, analyze and understand issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion that pertain to potential and actual student applicants
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Ability to maintain composure when dealing with difficult situations and/or individuals
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Ability to meet deadlines; work under pressure and with frequent interruptions
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Ability to pay close attention to detail; keep and maintain accurate and detailed reports and records.
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Strong communication skills.
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An open and problem-solving mind
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree
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3-5 years recruitment/enrollment experience or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Requirements:
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Successful background check, including Act 153 clearances
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Domestic travel required
Interested in this exciting opportunity? Apply today!
CMU’s COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements: As a condition of employment, Carnegie Mellon University requires all staff and faculty working in the United States to be fully vaccinated, including a booster when eligible, against COVID-19. Prior to commencement of employment, new hires in the United States must provide proof of vaccination or obtain an approved exemption. (Exemptions may be requested for medical reasons or for religious or strong moral or ethical conviction.) Staff and faculty must comply with all applicable COVID-19 mitigation requirements. Please see
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Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Job Function
Admissions and Financial Aid
Position Type
Staff – Regular
Full Time/Part time
Full time
Pay Basis
Salary
More Information:
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Clickhereto view a listing of employee benefits
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Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
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