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Assistant Director of Admission for Communications and Data Management

Wofford College
Des Moines, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Aug 2025

About the role

The Wofford College Office of Admission invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of Admission for Communications and Data Management. The individual will be responsible for all admission digital communication, ensure data integrity, and manage all data uploads. This is a full-time, salaried position that requires some weekends and some extended hours. The normal work schedule is 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Manage the admission communication plan. Complete audits of the communication plan as needed. 

  • Ensure prospective student record accuracy in Slate, Banner, and Axiom.

  • Maintain and update student and organization records across multiple platforms (Slate and Banner).  

  • Manage data entry and uploads from any source through Slate.

  • Provide exceptional customer service through timely communication with campus partners and prospective students.

  • Represent Wofford to students, parents, alumni, and high school counselors in a variety of settings. 

  • Conduct on-campus information sessions to both large and small groups; assist with other on-campus recruitment and yield activities.

  • Other duties as assigned by the director of admission.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a bachelor's degree and valid driver’s license. The candidate must possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, and the ability to present to multiple audiences. In addition, candidates must present a strong work ethic, genuine interest in supporting students in the college search process, and a commitment to ongoing professional and personal growth. The ability to work well independently and collaboratively, as well as multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment, is also expected.

The successful candidate will have sound judgement in solving problems, the ability to anticipate and meet the needs of others, and a willingness to place the team ahead of one’s own personal interests. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate excellent attention to detail and documentation skills. The ability to maintain confidentially when working with sensitive data and demonstrate strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is essential to the position.

For this role, we are particularly interested in qualified applicants that have a high degree of comfort with technology and data management, experience with CRM systems, and a working knowledge of higher education admission operations. Previous experience with Slate is preferred.

Application

For full consideration, please apply via the Wofford Career Page. Include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references through the Workday application process. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For assured consideration, submit application materials by Friday, August 22, 2025.

ABOUT WOFFORD COLLEGE

Wofford College, established in 1854, is a private liberal arts residential college located a few blocks north of downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina. Wofford offers 27 major fields of study to a student body of nearly 1,800 undergraduates and is nationally known for the strength of its academic program, outstanding faculty, and study abroad participation. Wofford is home to one of the nation’s 290 Phi Beta Kappa chapters. The college community supports 19 NCAA Division I athletics teams and numerous student organizations, including honor societies, professional organizations, faith-based organizations, Greek life, and club sports.

SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA

Spartanburg is in upstate South Carolina, 30 miles east of Greenville, South Carolina, an hour from Charlotte, North Carolina, and three hours east of Atlanta, Georgia. Historic Charleston and the South Carolina coast are three hours away, and Wofford sits an hour south of the artistic, culinary hub of Asheville, North Carolina. Spartanburg is a growing, diverse community that supports six colleges and universities, as well as numerous civic arts and cultural

EEO STATEMENT

Wofford College values diversity within our students, faculty and staff and strives to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people. Wofford College does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orienta

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