Admissions Program Coordinator (Communications)
Job Description
Job Summary
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As a comprehensive performing arts school set in one of the world's finest public institutions of higher education, the School of Music, Theatre, & Dance (SMTD) is deeply engaged in the creation, practice, scholarship, and pedagogy of music, theatre, and dance. We aim to provide leadership, nationally and internationally, in all three fields. We assert and celebrate the value of the arts to the mission of the University of Michigan. Further, SMTD is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion as a means of achieving and sustaining excellence.
The Admissions Program Coordinator (Communications) will play a vital role in the recruitment and enrollment of students at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, & Dance. The STMD Office of Admission strategically guides SMTD efforts in recruiting, admitting, and enrolling an artistically and academically talented, geographic, socioeconomic, and holistically diverse undergraduate and graduate class currently representing thirty one states and eleven countries. The Admissions Program Coordinator (Communications) will be responsible for managing communications for the SMTD Office of Admissions and providing critical administrative and office support.
This position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Admissions. As a key member within the Enrollment Management team, the Admissions Program Coordinator (Communications) will work closely with offices including but not limited to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, the Office of Financial Aid, Rackham Graduate School, and SMTD Advancement and Marketing to advise on design and implementation of successful marketing and recruitment efforts while maintain data integrity. The ideal candidate will have a deep commitment to student success, a dedication to working with applicants from diverse backgrounds, and the adeptness to navigate technologies used to support student recruitment and enrollment.
Responsibilities*
Student Recruitment and Communication (60%)
Enrollment Management and Admissions Business Processes (40%)
Required Qualifications*
Desired Qualifications*
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Background Screening
A pre-employment background check must be conducted before a candidate may receive a firm offer of employment to a staff position at the University of Michigan.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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