Senior Assistant Director of Admission

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.

At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.

Here is what we offer: 

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
• Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
• Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match 
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
• Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

Join Howard University and thrive with us! 

https://hr.howard.edu/benefits-wellness

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the guidance of the Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission this person will serve as a support in the Office of Undergraduate Admission for the Assistant Directors of Admission. Will serve as a lead recruiter within the office.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY:     

This position may include supervision of Assistant Directors of Undergraduate Admission, seasonal readers, and/or admissions officers.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:        

• Experience within Higher Education
• Plan recruitment travel and represent the university at in-territory recruitment events
• Participates in the recruiting, evaluating and yielding of prospective students
• Support the execution of the day-to-day operations of the admissions process including application launch, file reading, decision release, deposit submissions and matriculation
• Creates and analyzes admissions data to drive strategic enrollment, interpreting reporting on admissions funnel, recruitment pipeline, effectiveness of recruitment initiatives, and progress toward overall enrollment goals
• Coordinate and mange communication with prospective students and their families form assigned territory through email, phone calls, face to face meetings etc.
• Building relationships through extensive interaction with prospective students and their families from assigned territory through email, phone calls, face to face meetings etc.
• Create and lead on-going high school counselor relationships
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, maintaining professional networks and participating in professional organizations

CORE COMPETENCIES:  

• Requires a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Exceptional public speaking, verbal, and written communication skills; with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively to lead communication at all organizational levels, and with a diverse set of constituents
• Ability to work collaboratively and build solid working relationships with colleagues in Admissions, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and external partners.
• Ability to analyze admissions data and trends, forecast changes in higher education recruitment, and develop appropriate strategies to respond
• Proven ability to assess priorities, respond quickly to changing needs, organize time, and work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to implement multiple projects to successful completion
• Knowledge of the application review process
• Demonstrated track record in meeting recruitment goals in an educational or other related environment
• Provides guidance and mentorship to the Assistant Directors of Undergraduate Admission as it pertains to specific job responsibilities
• Ensure timely and effective application review
• Manage an assigned geographic recruitment territory requiring 40% travel<