Auburn University
Assistant Director, Campus Visits & Events
Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, us, 36831
Position Details
Position Information
Requisition Number:
S4047P
Home Org Name:
Undergraduate Admissions
Division Name:
VP for Enrollment Management
Position Title:
Assistant Director, Campus Visits & Events
Job Class Code:
EH29
Appointment Status:
Full-time
Limited Term:
No
Job SummaryThe Undergraduate Admissions department, under the VP for Enrollment Management, is seeking an
Assistant Director for Campus Visits & Events . This role focuses on enhancing the overall student experience and assists prospective students and families throughout the admissions process. This role involves overseeing all campus tours and events for prospective students, families, and related groups as well as providing admissions advising and admissions evaluation and decision making for an assigned recruitment territory. Additionally, this position serves as a member of the leadership team and assists in the management of student application evaluation and engages with various stakeholders to expand Auburn University’s footprint throughout the state of Alabama and across the nation.
About Auburn:
At Auburn, our work changes lives. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a premier public institution, Auburn University is dedicated to shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research, scholarship and selfless service. Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community outreach, positive work environment, student engagement, and thriving community.
It’s a Lifestyle:
The Auburn/Opelika area is a page right out of Southern Living magazine with an idyllic small-town feel, perfecting a unique balance between a close-knit community and driving consistent growth and development. Paralleling the exponential growth of Auburn University, the Auburn/Opelika area boasts services and amenities that cater to any interest. We’re proud of our top school systems, city services, award-winning restaurants, and the infectious spirit of life in a college town. You can find us nestled halfway between the beach and the mountains in a lower-cost-of-living area, two hours outside of Atlanta or Birmingham. If you’re new to Auburn, we’d love to introduce you. If you’re already acquainted with Auburn, we’ll keep it simple: it’s time to come home!
Why employees choose Auburn:
Auburn University was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama’s best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years. Employees enjoy competitive benefits that include top-notch health insurance, generous retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, flexible spending accounts and more! Learn more about Auburn’s impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting
aub.ie/working-at-auburn .
Essential Functions
Oversees the daily campus visit program including coordination of campus tours and other on-campus tour experiences. Assists in executing all large on-campus and off-campus recruitment and yield events. This includes the assessment of campus visit and recruiting event survey results, making recommendations to enhance recruitment programming based on the evaluation of results. Manages the budgets related to campus events and campus visits.
Advises Student Recruiters, student organizations, and manages campus partners related to campus visits.
Provides full supervision and management to the Campus Event Coordinator, Campus Tour Coordinator, Student Recruiters and staff to ensure the office, events, and other recruitment programs are properly staffed.
Represents the university and its programs to the general public at in-state and out-of-state recruitment events, including high school and college visits, college fairs, visits to schools and community-based organizations, receptions, interviews, information sessions, presentations, and outreach. Incorporates transfer recruitment strategy into assigned territory.
Builds and cultivates key relationships and partnerships with constituents, such as: secondary school communities, community-based organizations, Alumni, and professional organizations.
Advises prospective undergraduate applicants and their families regarding academic programs, extracurricular opportunities, admissions policies and procedures. This interaction may include phone, in person, or written contacts. In-person contacts may include group presentations in addition to individual interviews. All interactions must provide strong customer service and must clearly articulate the advantages of the undergraduate experience and must be accurate in describing admissions policies, criteria and procedures.
Assists with all phases of the application processing, including timely review of applications and admission decisions from an assigned set of high schools. File review activities include monitoring files for completeness, ensuring accurate and fair decisions, fielding questions from applicants, and notifying the secondary readers of significant exceptions requiring review.
Special projects and other duties as assigned including, but not limited to projects pertaining to scholarship coordination, campus visit & events, transfer & special populations, student employment, communication coordinator, or other special projects.
Full supervisory responsibility for other employees is a major responsibility and includes training, evaluating, and making or recommending pay, promotion or other employment decisions.
Some overnight and weekend travel may be required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education Level:
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Business, Education or related field.
Years of Experience:
5 Years in public relations, student recruiting, and/or program/function coordination with progressively increasing levels of responsibility and accountability.
Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications
Minimum Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of Auburn University programs, accounting and budgeting principles, and assessment. Ability to communicate effectively, maintain complex scheduling and calendars, strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Minimum License and Certifications:
None Required.
Desired Qualifications
Prefer 2 years of experience directly supervising full-time employees.
Salary Range$48,800-$83,000
Job CategoryAdmissions/Enrollment Management
Working Hours if Non-TraditionalMonday - Friday 7:45am-4:45pm; some weekend events
City position is located in:Auburn
State position is located:Alabama
Posting Date10/25/2024
Closing Date11/15/2024
EEO StatementAUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their
website
to learn more.
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Position Information
Requisition Number:
S4047P
Home Org Name:
Undergraduate Admissions
Division Name:
VP for Enrollment Management
Position Title:
Assistant Director, Campus Visits & Events
Job Class Code:
EH29
Appointment Status:
Full-time
Limited Term:
No
Job SummaryThe Undergraduate Admissions department, under the VP for Enrollment Management, is seeking an
Assistant Director for Campus Visits & Events . This role focuses on enhancing the overall student experience and assists prospective students and families throughout the admissions process. This role involves overseeing all campus tours and events for prospective students, families, and related groups as well as providing admissions advising and admissions evaluation and decision making for an assigned recruitment territory. Additionally, this position serves as a member of the leadership team and assists in the management of student application evaluation and engages with various stakeholders to expand Auburn University’s footprint throughout the state of Alabama and across the nation.
About Auburn:
At Auburn, our work changes lives. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a premier public institution, Auburn University is dedicated to shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research, scholarship and selfless service. Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community outreach, positive work environment, student engagement, and thriving community.
It’s a Lifestyle:
The Auburn/Opelika area is a page right out of Southern Living magazine with an idyllic small-town feel, perfecting a unique balance between a close-knit community and driving consistent growth and development. Paralleling the exponential growth of Auburn University, the Auburn/Opelika area boasts services and amenities that cater to any interest. We’re proud of our top school systems, city services, award-winning restaurants, and the infectious spirit of life in a college town. You can find us nestled halfway between the beach and the mountains in a lower-cost-of-living area, two hours outside of Atlanta or Birmingham. If you’re new to Auburn, we’d love to introduce you. If you’re already acquainted with Auburn, we’ll keep it simple: it’s time to come home!
Why employees choose Auburn:
Auburn University was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama’s best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years. Employees enjoy competitive benefits that include top-notch health insurance, generous retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, flexible spending accounts and more! Learn more about Auburn’s impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting
aub.ie/working-at-auburn .
Essential Functions
Oversees the daily campus visit program including coordination of campus tours and other on-campus tour experiences. Assists in executing all large on-campus and off-campus recruitment and yield events. This includes the assessment of campus visit and recruiting event survey results, making recommendations to enhance recruitment programming based on the evaluation of results. Manages the budgets related to campus events and campus visits.
Advises Student Recruiters, student organizations, and manages campus partners related to campus visits.
Provides full supervision and management to the Campus Event Coordinator, Campus Tour Coordinator, Student Recruiters and staff to ensure the office, events, and other recruitment programs are properly staffed.
Represents the university and its programs to the general public at in-state and out-of-state recruitment events, including high school and college visits, college fairs, visits to schools and community-based organizations, receptions, interviews, information sessions, presentations, and outreach. Incorporates transfer recruitment strategy into assigned territory.
Builds and cultivates key relationships and partnerships with constituents, such as: secondary school communities, community-based organizations, Alumni, and professional organizations.
Advises prospective undergraduate applicants and their families regarding academic programs, extracurricular opportunities, admissions policies and procedures. This interaction may include phone, in person, or written contacts. In-person contacts may include group presentations in addition to individual interviews. All interactions must provide strong customer service and must clearly articulate the advantages of the undergraduate experience and must be accurate in describing admissions policies, criteria and procedures.
Assists with all phases of the application processing, including timely review of applications and admission decisions from an assigned set of high schools. File review activities include monitoring files for completeness, ensuring accurate and fair decisions, fielding questions from applicants, and notifying the secondary readers of significant exceptions requiring review.
Special projects and other duties as assigned including, but not limited to projects pertaining to scholarship coordination, campus visit & events, transfer & special populations, student employment, communication coordinator, or other special projects.
Full supervisory responsibility for other employees is a major responsibility and includes training, evaluating, and making or recommending pay, promotion or other employment decisions.
Some overnight and weekend travel may be required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education Level:
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Business, Education or related field.
Years of Experience:
5 Years in public relations, student recruiting, and/or program/function coordination with progressively increasing levels of responsibility and accountability.
Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications
Minimum Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of Auburn University programs, accounting and budgeting principles, and assessment. Ability to communicate effectively, maintain complex scheduling and calendars, strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Minimum License and Certifications:
None Required.
Desired Qualifications
Prefer 2 years of experience directly supervising full-time employees.
Salary Range$48,800-$83,000
Job CategoryAdmissions/Enrollment Management
Working Hours if Non-TraditionalMonday - Friday 7:45am-4:45pm; some weekend events
City position is located in:Auburn
State position is located:Alabama
Posting Date10/25/2024
Closing Date11/15/2024
EEO StatementAUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their
website
to learn more.
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