Associate Director of Admissions

Data Interpretation & Application
Leadership & Management
Problem Solving

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Admissions, the Associate Director of Admissions oversees the admissions strategy for their assigned programs and management of designated admission staff. This position has the principal responsibility for leadership and management of all phases of the admissions process and works closely with college administration and faculty to meet enrollment goals.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Excellent computer skills required. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to effectively interact with prospective students, applicants, staff, faculty, and administration.
• Excellent organizational skills required
• Experience developing and implementing recruitment plans, managing a budget, and data analysis skills.
• Experience in Banner and Slate is preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field, master’s degree preferred or any combination of education and experience that provides the required skills and ability.
• Experience: Minimum of four to five years of experience in university admissions and recruitment or a similar recruitment setting. Minimum two years off administrative management or leadership experience in an office of admission or equivalent field.
• Travel: Must be willing and able to travel during peak recruiting seasons. 

Essential Job Duties

Supervision:

• Supervise and evaluate Admissions Department staff and carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the University’s policies, institutional goals, and applicable laws.
• Implement and coordinate the overall activities related to the Admissions Office, including working with prospects and inquiries, evaluating applications, determining applicant eligibility, participating in the interview process, verifying completion of the applicants’ files, and informing the applicant of any deficiencies.
• Directs staff in collaboration with the Office of Admission Operations, Strategic Enrollment Communications, and the University Registrar to ensure admissions processes enable a smooth transition from prospective student to applicant and accepted applicant to enrolled student.
• Assume primary responsibility for the admissions budget to include all relevant expenses.

Programs:

• Participate in Admissions Committee meetings and/or process, provide admissions materials on candidates to committee members and plan and coordinate training for committee members and others.
• With admission committees plan and coordinate interview days for assigned programs.

Communications:

• With the Manager of Enrollment Communications, evaluates, rev reviews, and submits revisions to admissions messaging and prospective student website (PSW) to ensure communications and marketing materials accurately portray the University, program offerings, and admissions requirements.
• Coordinate all follow-up correspondence to prospect, inquiries, and admitted students in relation to their status, making recommendations to prospective students on admissions policies, program offerings, and evaluating transcripts.

Admission Initiatives:

• Coordinate and monitor the application flow, acceptance rate, deposits, and withdrawal rate throughout the admissions cycle and regularly supply statistical reports to the appropriate offices.
• With the Director of Admissions, develop and implement strategic planning goals relating to admissions, including long range planning efforts and budgetary implications. Support and recommend new policies to the institution that apply to admissions based on data and best practices.
  Performs other duties as assigned

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