Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions

This position is posted in accordance with the (SCUPA) Collective Bargaining Unit.

The Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions has an active role in minority recruitment, specifically Latinx students, through on and off campus visitation programs and events.   Extensive overnight travel is required throughout an assigned recruitment territory in southeastern PA.  This position will be the point person for Latinx recruitment initiatives and building new relationships with organizations to support enrollment goals.  Fluency in Spanish is required.

Candidates selected for an interview will be required to provide a 30 minute presentation as part of the campus interview.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

    Bachelor’s degree 
    Valid driver’s license
    Ability to independently travel to various locations for recruitment, including out-of-state 
    One year of professional admissions experience 
    Ability to speak Spanish 

Candidates must have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of students, colleagues, and community members.

Candidates must communicate effectively and perform well in the interview(s). 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The work of this position occurs in a typical office environment. Although infrequent, periods of heavy exertion may occur. Incumbent must have the following abilities: 

    Ability to travel to field locations and meeting/training sites by motor vehicle when required.
    Communicate both orally and in writing to issue, receive and carry out instructions and orders   effectively and to convey information to a variety of co-workers and the general public
    Use a variety of common office machines such as telephones, calculators, copiers, computer terminals, keyboards, video display terminals, auxiliary printers and similar equipment.
    Perform manual duties such as lifting and carrying various weight limits.
    Operate office equipment which may require stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching and prolonged standing.
    Provide assistance and guidance to internal and external customers.
    Follow oral and written instructions. 

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
A complete application will consist of a cover letter, resume, names and email addresses of three references submitted in this online application system at:  https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/iupedu.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.
 
Automated reference requests will be generated when application is submitted by applicant.
 
Official transcripts will be required prior to hire for the selected candidate.
 
You will receive a confirmation email when your application has been successfully submitted.
 
Please do not fax, mail or e-mail any documentation.
 
Committed to excellence through diversity, IUP is an equal opportunity employer M/F/H/V and is a proud member of the State System of Higher Education.
 
All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon confirmation of work eligibility and satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background checks.

WORK SCHEDULE:     Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SALARY:     $50,308.00 Annually
OPENING DATE:     04/20/22
CLOSING DATE:     Continuous

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.iup.edu/employment

1011 South Drive
Indiana, PA 15705
724-357-2431

[email protected]

    Position #01786
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
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Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions Supplemental Questionnaire
 
*     1.     Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
     Yes    No
 
*     2.     Do you have a valid driver's license?
     Yes    No
 
*     3.     Do you have the ability to independently travel to various locations for recruitment, including out-of-state?
     Yes    No
 
*     4.     Do you have one year of professional admissions experience?
     Yes    No
 
*     5.     Do you speak fluent Spanish?
     Yes    No
 
*     6.     Are you currently a SCUPA member?
    Yes    No
 
* Required Question