Assistant Director of Admission for Health Sciences

Assistant Director of Admission for Health Sciences

Office of Admission/Enrollment Management

St. Edward's University of Austin, Texas invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of Admission for Health Sciences. The Assistant Director of Admission for Health Sciences recruits students to the university for undergraduate and graduate health sciences programs, including the RN to BSN, ABSN and tBSN Nursing programs. Additionally, this position supports the Admission counseling team in the recruitment of traditional freshmen applying to the pre-nursing and pre-health profession programs from a variety of counselor territories. In collaboration with the School of Health Sciences faculty and staff, the Assistant Director of Admission for Health Sciences elevates the reputation of the School of Health Sciences among internal and external audiences, and assists in forging connections with community colleges, high schools, and health organizations to support new student recruitment. This position works with prospective students from the lead generation stage through orientation and enrollment. This position participates in various recruitment-related special events and projects, both on-campus and off-campus.

For consideration, applicants must possess the following qualifications: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in a relevant field. Ideally, a successful candidate will have experience working in a healthcare-related field and/or in a college admission or recruitment position. The Assistant Director of Admission must be a self-starter, handle multiple tasks and/or projects, possess a working knowledge of student information systems, work well with prospective students and a broad base of campus constituents, and contribute to a team environment. Ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required. Must possess an unencumbered driver's license and the ability to successfully pass a criminal background check.

Essential Responsibilities Include:

• Strategically manage the recruitment efforts in an assigned territory, with a focus on nursing and health sciences programs
• Represent the university among important constituents-including alumni, parents, high school counselors and administrators of community colleges or health care agencies
• Bring awareness to the university by participating in conferences, panel discussions, case studies, etc. Assist in the smooth operation of the admission function
• Conduct preliminary degree audits for prospective undergraduate and graduate health sciences students
• Adopt a leadership presence in the Office of Admission and assist with higher level strategic projects, when assigned
• Provide support for financial aid in conversations with prospective students and parents on affordability and cost
• Work closely with School of Health Sciences faculty and staff and the Dean of the School of Health Sciences to assist students through the multi-step processes of Admission to the university and the undergraduate and graduate health science programs
• Participate in event planning and related recruitment projects
• Possess the skills to articulate information about the university and its programs, in formal and informal settings, often by giving presentations to various groups
• Other duties as assigned

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The University offers an excellent TOTAL REWARDS package!

Medical & Rx Coverage (HSA Available)

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short Term Disability (STD) Insurance

Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance

Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet Insurance

Annual Leave & Paid Sick Leave

Retirement Plan - (TIAA) Employee 5%/Employer Match 7%

Tuition Benefits

Paid Holidays

Services & Discounts

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should submit an online application at;