Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions

University of New Haven Alumni

Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions representing the University of New Haven. Involved in recruiting, counseling prospective students throughout the admissions process.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeWest Haven • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Spring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in the identification, recruitment and enrollment of prospective students from a geographic territory.
Conduct enthusiastic on-campus, off-campus and virtual information sessions while working special recruitment events throughout the year.
Represent the University of New Haven at college fairs, college nights and virtual programs throughout the year.
Provide admission counseling to prospective students and be responsible for day-to-day communication with students in person, via telephone, zoom, text or email.
Responsible for carrying out aspects of the admission and recruitment process including, but not limited to, planning and executing fall and spring recruitment travel.
Coordinate time-sensitive application workflow and process applications, including the evaluation of candidates for admissions, utilizing university guidelines to determine admissibility of students and ensuring that accepted students receive appropriate communication.
Adept at recruiting, admitting and converting potential students.
Through individual and group interactions, counsel prospective students, parents and guidance professionals throughout the college application and selection process.
Provide exceptional customer service during all on-campus, virtual and special events (such as Open House, Accepted Student Day, Accepted Student Receptions) and promote the University in a positive manner to all prospective students and families, alumni, colleagues, and community.
Other duties as assigned and necessary in order to meet the mission of the University and the schools enrollment goals.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required; Masters Degree preferred
Ability to represent the University of New Haven in a variety of situations and be able to competently interact with a diverse population of prospective students, faculty and staff.
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft suite of products required; CRM - Slate system experience preferred.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required for the travel component of the position.
Ability and willingness to travel.
Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed.
Must demonstrate a tireless commitment to enrolling and retaining a diverse student body.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health & Welfare Programs: Employees and their eligible family members, including spouses and dependent are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Programs.
Wellness & Fitness: On-campus Recreation and Fitness Center for employees and families; Employee Assistant Program
Commitment to Educational Excellence: Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents; Tuition exchange opportunities
Employee Discounts on products, services and educational opportunities
Work/Life Benefits: Generous paid time off programs; progressive paid holiday schedule (including holiday break between Christmas and New Years); 4 weeks of parental paid leave; flexible work schedules including summer hours where applicable

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreecustomer serviceapplication evaluationrecruitment processadmission counselingproject managementevent planningcommunication skillsorganizational skills

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillswritten communicationplanning skillsability to interact with diverse populationscommitment to diversityenthusiasmteamworkadaptabilityproblem-solvingtime management

Certifications

valid driver's license