Assistant Director Admissions - Undergraduate Admissions Recruitment

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Assistant Director, Admissions

JOB SUMMARY 

Performs responsible work in the coordination of recruitment efforts of a targeted population – transfer and graduate. Assists in the development and implementation of efforts designed to achieve overall enrollment goals. Serves on various administrative committees when related to their respected target population. Work is performed under general supervision and performance is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to:     Director of Admissions and Associate Director of Admissions

Supervises:    May supervise other Staff Members and Student Assistants

ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but not limited to the following:

• Coordinates recruiting efforts for a targeted population by working with departments, schools, colleges and community programs.

• Represents the university and its programs to the general public at various recruitment events.

• Coordinates and hosts area and off-campus visitation programs and tours for prospective students.

• Serves as a liaison between prospective students and external constituents with TWU academic and student service departments.

• Coordinates counselor update sessions to be held at various locations.

• Cultivates key relationships and partnerships with external constituents at high schools, colleges/universities, professional organizations, and/or area business/health care facilities.

• Visits and counsels’ prospective students in person, via phone and email.

• Follows up with prospective students from inquiries through enrollment.

• Manages the promotion and facilitation of specific partnerships with external constituents.

• Prepares regular reports on recruitment activities.

• Recruits, selects, trains, and coordinates faculty and staff volunteers for recruiting efforts.

• Collaboratively designs and implements recruiting initiatives, goals, strategies, and marketing efforts, including publications, related to target market recruiting.

• Assists in resolving complex admissions situations.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Performs other duties as requested.

• Knowledge and strong understanding of the college recruitment processes and the matriculation of prospective students to enrolled students.

• Ability to make excellent decisions, extremely detailed oriented, highly organized, and strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to coordinate work with other employees, providing direct instruction or supervision as assigned.

• Knowledge of University policy concerning admissions policies and processes. 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with Parents, students, faculty, staff, and the public. 

• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities. 

• Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions, and other outcomes. 

• Ability to communicate effectively orally, by phone, in person, and in writing. 

• Ability to represent the department and University in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle to travel to recruitment events. 

• Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment, including related university software and email.

EDUCATION 

Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Three years’ experience in a college/university setting or in a business sales/customer relations setting.

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