Senior Associate Director of Admission Operations
- Employer
- Teachers College, Columbia University
- Location
- New York, NY
- Starts
- Closes
Senior Associate Director of Admission Operations
Teachers College, Columbia
Job no: 508574
Position type: Staff
Location: New York
Categories: Academic Advising/Support, Administrative/Professional
Job Summary/Basic Function:
Teachers College seeks a skilled and collaborative individual to join our team as the Senior Associate Director of Admission Operations. The person in this position ensures that the operations of the Office of Admission – including application review and processing, data management, development and adherence to operational timelines, and budget monitoring – are executed effectively and efficiently. The Senior Associate Director will report to the Director of Admission & New Student Enrollment and work closely with the Office of Admission leadership team to achieve enrollment goals and objectives.
The Senior Associate Director of Admission Operations will be responsible for:
- Working closely with the Director of Admission & New Student Enrollment to translate departmental strategy into practice, and leading project management for new initiatives
- Designing and executing innovations and improvements to office processes/policies as deemed necessary or worthwhile
- Overseeing the timely processing of all inquiries, applications, admission decisions, deposits, and special requests related to applicants
- Working closely with colleagues in the Division of Enrollment Management and across the College to ensure accurate and seamless service to programs and students
- Supervising the Admission Systems Specialist, Admission Assistants, and part-time/temporary staff
- Providing support for on-campus, off-campus, and virtual recruitment efforts and events
- Ensuring that all admission criteria and program requirements are up to date
- Assisting the Director of Admission & New Student Enrollment with budget development and reports
- Completing regular processing and systems-related tasks in support of application review/operations
- In consultation with the other Associate Directors, providing leadership and representation for the Office of Admission in the absence of the Director
Minimum Qualifications:
Among the attributes we seek in the Senior Associate Director are: - Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in higher education admissions
- Bachelor's degree required
- Experience and demonstrated strength at managing employees with diverse job functions
- Skill at translating complex concepts and strategy into practice
- Ability to organize and lead project management for multiple simultaneous initiatives in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Technolutions Slate and Ellucian Banner information systems and ability to learn new software
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to anticipate office needs
- Strong interpersonal skills that enable good collaboration with other offices
- Ability to create a positive spirit within an office environment
- Commitment to working with diverse populations in an inclusive workplace; and
- Ability to demonstrate self-direction, motivation, and a sense of urgency to achieve goals.
Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree preferred. Familiarity with Technolutions Banner and Ellucian Slate preferred.
To apply for the position, please visit: https://employment.tc.columbia.edu/cw/en-us/job/508574?lApplicationSubSourceID=
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