Admissions and College Enrollment Manager
YearUp

Job Info

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OVERVIEW:

The Admissions Manager reports directly to the Associate Director of Admissions and College Enrollment and drives Year Up's admissions processes with the goal of accurately and efficiently identifying and admitting young adults who are the best fit for Year Up's program. You will manage the Admissions team to work with the Year Up team, college partner's Admissions and Academic team and other community resources to drive efforts to implement the Year Up PTC program model, which is geared toward connecting top corporations in need of entry-level talent with college-trained, high-potential young adults

To be successful in this role, you will be a dynamic leader and collaborator who thrives in a fast-paced environment, and who is passionate about building relationships and using data to achieve ambitious results. You will be results-oriented, focused on optimizing program quality and driving results. As a manager, you will eagerly support your team's professional growth, guiding the successful execution of the admissions and assessment processes.

The Admissions Manager will also have the opportunity to interact with students as a mentor, group facilitator, and advocate, participating in building a positive educational environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Student Assessment/Admissions

• Lead the team in admitting and enrolling of a full class of students
• Create and manage the admissions calendar and ensure the implementation of all associated steps
• Engage students at every stage of the admissions pipeline, with the goal of transforming prospective students into applicants, and applicants into enrolled students
• Conduct one-on-one interviews and psychosocial assessments with prospective students as part of the admissions process
• Facilitate Decision Forums and student on-boarding
• Serve as a point of contact for potential applicants
• Design and produce regular reports to track, document, and measure progress
• Facilitate enrollment process with our partner college
• Provide excellent customer service to every prospective student via phone and in-person
• Other duties as assigned

Database Management

• Ensure proper usage of Year Up database and systems to ensure the most efficient storage of information and utilization of data
• Coordinate data entry (prospective interest forms, interviews, all admissions-related documents, completed applications, enrollment support & follow up) into Year Up national database system and other data collection tools
• Become an expert on report generation and usage to inform improvements to the Admissions process and selection criteria
• Ensure data integrity for all Admissions-related contacts and accounts

College Liaison

• Serve as a conduit between the college-enrollment and financial-aid office and program staff
• Manage day-to-day relationship(s) with the college partner 's administration (enrollment management, admissions, financial aid, operations, etc.) to oversee on-campus recruitment and ensure that enrollment and financial aid information is up-to-date
• Ensure that all of the college partner's enrollment objectives are integrated into PTC project plans, data collection, and outcomes measurement

Site Team/Learning Community Member

• Serve as a coach/mentor for a small number of current students
• Join and sometimes facilitate weekly group sessions with students
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 2-3 years of professional experience preferred, including some management experience
• Experience in the college recruitment, admissions and/or enrollment field
• Experience working with young, ethnically diverse populations
• Ability to assess student's social-emotional needs
• An existing network of high schools and youth-serving organizations in the area a plus
• Knowledge of the breadth of youth-serving organizations, services, and resources in the area
• Effective communication/public speaking skills, and the ability to connect quickly and authentically with people from a variety of different professional and cultural backgrounds
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude, with a willingness to be flexible
• Professional and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge and comfort with marketing and social media a plus
• Exemplary skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Outlook and Excel required
• Knowledge of Salesforce.com preferred
• A passion for working with young adults, an unshakable belief in their potential, and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up
• Understanding of the Opportunity Divide and its drivers
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Year Up has established salary ranges for each of our sites, which allows us to pay employees competitively, equitably and consistently in different geographic markets. For roles in which the location is listed as flexible, the range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Salary offers take into account a candidate's skills, experience, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
• Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage; 401(k) match for eligible participants.
• Vacation: Earn three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year.
• Professional Development: Funds available to support staff in achieving career objectives ($2,500 per year)

** This is an exempt role (paid on a salaried basis). **

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:

Year Up is a national 501(c)3 workforce development organization committed to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity, education, and justice for all young adults-no matter their background, income, or zip code. Employers face a growing need for talent while millions of talented young adults lack access to meaningful careers. These inequities only further perpetuate the opportunity gap that exists in our country-a gap that Year Up is determined and positioned to close through three interconnected strategies: providing targeted skills training and connections to livable-wage employment for students and alumni; empowering others to serve and support young adults, and changing systems that perpetuate the opportunity gap. Year Up's intensive training program utilizes a high expectations, high support model where students learn in-demand technical and professional skills and apply them during a corporate internship. Year Up has directly served more than 40,000 young adults since its founding in 2000. Year Up's nationwide presence includes Arizona, Austin, Bay Area, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Greater Atlanta, Greater Boston, Greater Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital Region, New York City/Jersey City, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Rhode Island, South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Wilmington.

Voted one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For in the country by The NonProfit Times, Year Up is a rewarding and impactful place to work. Our staff is passionate, supportive, mission-driven, and committed to positive change and continuous learning. We set high standards for both ourselves and our students and live by a set of core values that reflect an unshakable belief in the talent and potential of our young people. The work we do is life-changing, and we know that our team is the greatest asset in achieving our mission.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:

Year Up actively engages individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to embracing diversity within our organization because we firmly believe that diverse employee teams help us to achieve our best organizational outcomes and provide the most effective support to our young adults as we work to close the Opportunity Divide. We are deeply dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive and supportive work environment. Learn more about our commitment to diversity: http://www.yearup.org/about-us/careers/commitment-to-diversity/

As an equal opportunity employer, Year Up is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

TO APPLY:

Please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume through our website.

Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We respectfully request no phone calls.

COVID-19 UPDATE:

To ensure the safety of our young adults, staff, and families as we return to in-person work, Year Up requires that all staff be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless someone qualifies for an exception. Subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent them from being vaccinated. Face masks and physical distancing are also required in Year Up spaces.

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