Assistant Director, Undergraduate Admissions – Tampa Bay

Job Description Summary

Under the general direction of the Executive Director of University Campus Admissions and Enrollment Services maintains responsibility for activities related to the admissions of University Campus Undergraduate students from the Tampa Bay Area (Hillsborough County and Pinellas County). Successful Assistant Director possess unique communication skills and exhibit core values that effectively engage and inform prospective students via robust phone conversations in an organic, student-focused style, establishing rapport and building trust.

Job Description

DUTIES AND TASKS:
NOTE: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or related or a logical assignment to the position. Management may require incumbents to perform duties other than those contained in this document.

• Manages and assigned recruitment territory to yield a specific enrollment goal and develops a strategic plan to meet enrollment objectives for the assigned territory or student market.

• In consultation with the Director of Strategic Recruitment and Outreach, determines appropriate activities, goals, and benchmarks to achieve enrollment goals with extensive travel required.

• Develops a strategic plan for achieving a level of applications and enrolled students needed to meet goals.

• Determines appropriate recruitment activities (including special events) to reach goals; develops and evaluates travel plans and related recruitment activities and represents Saint Leo University at college fairs, high school visits, and other off-campus events; makes presentations to high school audiences, community college students, and other groups.

• Plans and implements special events relating to the specified territory or student population, including budget oversight and planning for such events.

• Develops professional working relationships with guidance and counseling professionals at high schools and in independent practice, or with community college staff members at feeder institutions.

• Provides evaluation of recruitment efforts.

• Encourages, reviews, and follows up on admission applications from students from an assigned territory by:

• Identifying appropriate applicants for admission

• Contacting prospective students (in person, by phone, via e-mail, letter, or IM) to encourage the submission of an application.

• Following up with students to obtain materials necessary for file review on a daily basis. Reviewing completed applications and make admission decisions within establish guidelines.

• Communicating with admitted students regularly to follow-up on concerns and encourage enrollment.

• Interview students, both on campus and away from campus, to obtain information and determine suitability for admission to Saint Leo University.

• Conduct campus tours as necessary.

• Meets with students and family members.

• Participates in on-campus and off-campus events (Open House programs, Alumni receptions, overnight visits, etc.)

• Provide assistance in training and supervising new or junior counseling staff members.

• Serve as a mentor or trainer for new staff during their first year.

• Assist in developing a training schedule and providing training as requested.

• Keeps up-to-date on changes in majors, programs, and student organizations on campus.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Computer skills, particularly MS Office software applications and e-mail proficiency.

• Ability and willingness to travel extensively and to work irregular and long hours (including evenings and weekends as needed).

• Ability to work independently and to formulate and evaluate strategic plans for a specified market or territory.

• Ability to provide training and limited supervision for other staff members.

• Ability to function as part of a team.

• Ability to make effective public presentations, interview students.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors’ degree from a regionally accredited college or university required; master’s degree preferred.

• Previous experience in admissions or recruitment preferred.

• Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: