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Job Description:
Summary:
This is a seasonal part-time position working with SIS’ Office of Graduate Enrollment Management to recruit and convert prospective master’s students. The incumbent will work on application processing and management, as well as market research, student programming and conversion.
Essential Functions:
1.) Application Processing and Management
This position will help oversee the entire life cycle of graduate applications from application processing, special applicant management (Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, etc.) to trend analysis. Especially during the months of December and January, they will hold key file responsibilities and act as a main point of contact for hundreds of applicants.
2.) Student Conversion
Nurture applicants as they move from prospective students to applicants to enrollees. Hold admissions appointments as needed to help us push applicants to the next level of the funnel. Participate in – and help design – conversion programming that meet the goals of different populations. These include but are not limited to conversion events/activities that focus on study abroad opportunities and those that focus on career pathways.
3.) Market Research
Conduct better market research about our APSIA peers and comparable, non-APSIA competitors. Comb through applicant database/profiles and provide analysis on feeders/pipelines for 2025 recruitment planning. Reach out to feeders and pipelines to build initial connections. Compile and refine organizational contact database to serve as the base layer of admissions outreach. Compile and refine external scholarship database to be shared with prospective and admitted students.
4.) Other Duties as Assigned
Examples: planning for two signature admitted student welcome events, other webinars and campus visits as needed.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
Part-Time.
Temporary position.
20 - 25 hours a week on average for 5 months.
Salary Range:
$25.00 per hour.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
1 - 3 years of relevant experience.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Master's degree or equivalent.
2 - 4 years of relevant experience.
Benefits
AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options.
Other Details
Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.
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