Admission Fellow

Overview

A sensitive position requires a fingerprint-based criminal history check. This is NOT a sensitive position.

Admission Fellow

Position Number: FA335

FLSA:
Exempt

Appointment Type:
Full Time

Sensitive Position:
No

Sensitive Position Statement: A sensitive position requires a fingerprint-based criminal history check. This is NOT a sensitive position.

Campus Security Authority:
Yes

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority. A Campus Security Authority (or CSA) is defined as an “official of the institution with significant responsibility for student and campus activities.” A CSA is required to immediately report any crime that is reported to them to the University Police who will then review, evaluate and investigate the reported crime. Annual training is required by the Department of Education for all personnel who have been designated as a Campus Security Authority.

Designated Personnel:
No

Designated Personnel Statement: A “designated position” could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing. This is NOT a “designated position”.

Statement Of Economic Interest:
No

Statement Of Economic Interest Statement:
This position does NOT require a Statement of Personal Economic Interest.

Restricted Position:
No

Restricted Position Statement: A restricted position would be subject to availability of funding. This is NOT a restricted position.

The University Fellow will support Christopher Newport University (CNU) by welcoming, orienting, transitioning and engaging new students to CNU. The Fellow will be responsible for conducting extensive recruitment travel, interviewing prospective students, giving presentations to campus visitors and otherwise telling his/her CNU story through various mediums with the goal of recruiting the best prospective students. This position will also assist with various Admission Officer duties, including but not limited to reading application files for decision, counseling families through the college search process, assisting with processing and operations and participating in recruitment events on and off campus.

The Fellow will also have the opportunity to offer creative and innovative solutions to help improve the CNU student experience. This position is generally a one-year appointment, unless replacing a vacated position mid-contract, and/or extending an additional academic year.

• The Admission Fellow will carry out assigned tasks to support new student recruitment initiatives as assigned by the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management, Director of Undergraduate Admission, Senior Associate Directors of Admission, and Assistant Directors of Admission.
• Develop and maintain exemplary relationships with prospective students via personal contact during travel recruitment visits and phone calls, as well as through communication plan initiatives via letters, emails, blogs, chats, virtual college fairs and other multimedia venues.
• Provide effective communication with administrators and support staff; maintain positive public relations with faculty, staff, students, alumni and community.
• Interview prospective students and provide insightful information to help them validate interest in CNU in addition to rating the student for consideration as an evaluative measure during a holistic admission and merit scholarship application review.
• Represent CNU at college fairs, high schools and on and off-campus recruitment events.
• Conduct persuasive information sessions and other presentations to prospective students and their families about CNU; conduct first reads of admission application files; and research, evaluate and suggest innovative ideas for the recruitment, enrollment, retention, student success and student engagement initiatives for students.
• Assist and provide support for University wide programs to include Orientation, Move-In, Freshman Dessert Receptions, Commencement and special Presidential events as requested.
• Promote the mission of Christopher Newport University…