What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Admission position at LASELL UNIVERSITY?
Job Details
Description
Essential Job Functions: The Assistant Director of Admission will assist in and be responsible for all aspects of the admission and recruitment process including, but not limited to:
- Fall and spring domestic recruitment travel including high school and community college visits, college fairs, area receptions, and events
- Counseling prospective students and families throughout the college application and selection process
- Assisting guidance professionals, faculty, alumni/ae, and prospective students and families to better understand the college’s mission through personal interviews, group presentations, and extensive follow-up communication
- Conducting a thorough application review of admission materials and providing decisions in a timely fashion
- Assisting in recruitment related events both on- and off-campus, while representing the University with the utmost professionalism
- Flexibility, dedication, initiative, confidentiality, and the ability to learn are expected
- Serve as a collaborative member of the admission team managing a recruitment territory to achieve enrollment goals for the University
- Provide proactive, thorough and timely information to students about the admission process, financial aid and costs, academic programs, and student experience
- Meet quantitative and qualitative departmental goals for inquiries, applications, admitted and enrolled students through the completion, review and conversion of applications for assigned territory
- Conduct admission presentations and interviews for visitors during on-campus and off-campus events.
- Complete routine reports related to recruitment, projections, personal schedule, travel, special programs, and professional development
- Work with current students, staff, faculty, alumni and other stakeholders that support the recruitment of students
- Contribute to the overall success of the enrollment program and the university by performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Tier Structure: This position is hybrid (Tier 2). This position will work on campus for 3 days per week and work remotely for 2 days per week during reading season. During travel seasons, school vacation weeks, event weeks, and special events – this position will be working fully in-person and on campus.
Qualifications
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED BY THE JOB:
Education level: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
Skills/Requirements of the Job: Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience working in a similar capacity within higher education or another related industry/position
Computer skills: Knowledge of Slate by Technolutions (enrollment management software) is required. Proficiency with MS Professional software packages is preferred. Expertise of international and transfer student recruitment is also preferred.
Workday: Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 4:30pm. There will be required evening and weekend work during specific times of the year.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
CERTIFICATION, REGISTRATION OR LICENSURE REQUIRED BY THE JOB: Must have had a valid unrestricted U.S. Driver's License for one year, and maintain throughout employment an insurable (as determined by the College's insurer's criteria) or a satisfactory driving record