Assistant Director of Admissions
JOB SUMMARY:
The Assistant Director of Admissions, under direction, assists the director with initiatives and objectives. Performs moderately complex managerial work providing direction and guidance in operations and planning.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reporting to the Director of Admissions, the Assistant Director is responsible for developing and implementing a strategic plan to meet established enrollment goals and assisting with recruitment activities
- Territory management will include responsibilities, which foster strong relationships between the college and prospective students and constituents: conducting high school visits, attending college fairs, hosting coffees/receptions/events, meeting with counselors and community-based organizations, participating in college panels and case study programs, and meeting with alumni
- Review applications, evaluating academic and personal characteristics to advocate and make proper referrals for the applicant and the college’s enrollment and scholarship goals
- Host on-campus and/or virtual information sessions for prospective students and families as well as open house programs and other admission events during business hours and additional weekends and evenings as assigned
- In addition to delivering information sessions and reviewing applications, the Assistant Director will have additional responsibilities in the office
- Position requires weekends and extended hours, particularly during peak travel and program periods and during the selection process of incoming students
- Build relationships with high school counselors, independent consultants, vendors, and other constituents that influence a student’s college decision making
- The Assistant Director will contribute innovative ideas and assist in refining the existing strategies to enhance admissions and recruitment, including state, regional, and national recruitment plans and marketing/advertising of the programs
- This person will oversee new student recruitment initiatives, which include presentations to groups managing the recruitment calendar, email campaigns, and social media platforms
- Lead special project area to be assigned by supervisor and office leadership. Previous examples include tour guides, student volunteers, high school counselor programs, alumni volunteers, transfer admission, faculty relations.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university and at least two years of prior professional experience in admissions/enrollment management or closely related areas are required
- Candidates should have comprehensive computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, internet, email, and social media
- Ability to communicate effectively to various audiences, manage workload independently, multi-task, motivated to learn, detail-oriented, superior customer service and organizational skills, ability to think critically and solve problems efficiently
- Knowledge of college admissions
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare, proofread, and edit clear, concise, and grammatically correct documents
- Must work well under pressure and be able to shift focus quickly with a positive attitude
- Candidates should have comprehensive computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, internet, email, and social media
- Master’s degree preferred from an accredited four-year college or university. Master’s degree in higher education administration, college student personnel, counseling, or a related field of study
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