Assistant Director Admissions - 2669

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AdmissionsWorking Title:

Assistant DirectorVacancy Type:

Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)Minimum Requirements:

Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree with significant experience in recruitment, admissions or student services. This position requires strong oral and written communication skills; the ability to work with diverse populations; competence in technology and computer skills; the ability to collect and analyze data using the results to implement future programs, plans and strategies.FTE:

1Recruitment Range:

Commensurate upon Education and ExperienceAnticipated Hiring Range:

Commensurate upon Education and ExperiencePosition #:

2669FLSA Status:

ExemptMonths per year:

12Primary Purpose of Position

Supporting new student recruitment efforts through the execution of the territory management strategy and evaluation of admission decisions.Job Description

The Assistant Director is responsible for assisting the Director and Associate Directors in meeting established enrollment goals each year. This is accomplished through the formulation and implementation of a comprehensive marketing, recruitment and admissions plan that includes targeted advertising, travel, campus visitation programs, scholarship awards, and written and telephonic communications. The Assistant Director is responsible for developing and managing the full admissions funnel for an assigned territory including inquiries, applicants, accepted and enrolled students. This position uses independent authority and discretion for evaluating Admission and reviewing financial aid award information.Territory Management:

Collect, analyze and interpret data; formulate goals based on historical trends and projections; develop and implement an individualized recruitment plan with appropriate objectives and strategies; formulate and implement a comprehensive travel plan that includes college fairs, high school private visits and special programs as required.Funnel Management:

Build an inquiry pool sufficient in size and quality to reach established enrollment goals; communicate via phone, email and letters with most qualified inquiries to encourage submission of the application; maintain communication with applied students to encourage and support completion of the application process; independently evaluate completed files and make admission decisions based on established criteria; maintain contact with accepted students using yield enhancement strategies to reach enrollment goals.Render Admission Decision:

Perform a thorough assessment of completed applicant files; check citizenship, make initial residency determination, review high school/college history, including graduation status and date, minimum course requirements, GPA, SAT or ACT (optional), and class rank; examine entire package, especially campus safety questions, for inconsistencies or red flags; for transfer applicants, recalculate the GPA on transferable college work, and use assigned authority and discretion to award UNC Pembroke transfer credit as appropriate; make a decision to admit or deny the student upon completion of file evaluation.On campus private visits and tours:

Conduct counseling interviews with prospective and/or admitted students and family members; conduct campus tours “individual and group”; tailor private visit to meet individual needs for all visitors.On and Off Campus Events Planning:

Plan dates, budget, develop agenda and secure speakers, facilities, food, beverages and collateral campus support for numerous events.Coordinate with Financial Aid:

Call and counsel all admitted students who have been awarded financial aid packages.Serve as University Ambassador:

For special programs sponsored by the Chancellor’s Office, Academic Affairs, Advancement, Student Affairs, University and Community Relations, Business Affairs, Athletics and other areas as requested.Special focus:

On transfer and adult student recruitment with transcript evaluation responsibilities.Other duties as assigned.Management Preference

Direct experience in Undergraduate Admissions setting, relatable experience with transfer and freshmen student populations, and/or experience in a fast-paced customer service driven environment with experience meeting key performance indicators and making data-driven decisions. Most qualified candidates will have experience in territory management or sales.Required Documents

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