Associate Director for Campus Visitation

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off. Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Campus Director of Admission (RH), the Associate Director for Campus Visitation recruits, reviews admission applications, and enrolls traditional first‑year full‑time undergraduate students. The position communicates information about the University experience to students, parents, counselors, and other influencers, and manages a recruiting territory with additional responsibilities around event planning and execution. Frequent travel and evening and weekend hours are required.

Essential Functions

• Manage recruitment territory, review admissions applications, and enroll traditional first‑year undergraduate students.
• Create and refine on‑campus and virtual event programming.
• Execute events of varying complexity for visitor groups ranging from 20 to 4,000 participants.
• Collaborate with campus visit team, student volunteer leads, and other University community members.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with team members and student volunteers.
• Manage recruitment territory measured by qualitative and quantitative indicators such as:

• Build relationships
• Develop innovative travel/recruitment strategies
• Manage volume independently
• Review and analyze market‑based enrollment trends
• Employ fiscal and time‑management efficiencies

• Meet reading benchmarks and adhere to holistic reading standards
• Provide proactive customer service to families and students
• Assist staff in meeting goals during critical periods
• Be flexible and professional during high‑volume activities
• Apply solid critical‑thinking and decision‑making skills
• Prioritise admission goals within the context of University and office‑wide strategic plans
• Communicate effectively (verbal, written) in individual and group presentations (5‑100+ people)
• Participate in staff meetings and retreats

Management Responsibilities

• Coordinate tasks, clarify priorities, and review work for quality or consistency for peers and student part‑time workers.

Additional Functions

• Represent the Office of Admission at college panels and special off‑campus events; present at local, regional, or national conferences; actively participate in staff meetings and retreats.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of 4 years of admission or counseling experience
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills
• Public speaking skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to travel locally and nationally
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Event management experience
• Knowledge of Fordham and/or experience in higher education
• Familiarity with Technolutions SLATE or a similar admissions CRM
• Advanced quantitative and analytical acumen
• Ability to read and synthesise information quickly for a high volume of application data

Salaries

Minimum Starting Salary: $85,000 Maximum Starting Salary: $90,000 (salary commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

The work primarily involves sitting at a desk, typing, and occasional standing or walking. Work may include lifting up to 20 pounds, reaching overhead, and occasional stair climbing. The office environment protects employees from weather and temperature changes.

Documents Needed to Apply

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Supplemental Application Questions