Assistant Director of Admissions Events

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Job Code

35911

Recruitment Pool

All Applicants

Posting Number

req6697

Unit

Offc of Strategic Enrollment Mngmnt

Department

1446 Admissions Recruitment

Department Website Link

https : / / semss.vcu.edu /

Location

Address

907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284 USA

Duties & Responsibilities

Position Summary :

Virginia Commonwealth University's Office of Admissions is actively seeking an Assistant Director of Admissions Events. The Assistant Director of Admissions Events plans, coordinates, implements, and participates in on- and off-campus recruitment events including virtual events. These events include, but are not limited to, open houses, preview days, professional fairs, receptions, luncheons, yield, and counselor events. This position works as a member of a team to implement recruitment and marketing strategies to attract and enroll new freshmen and transfer students and to assist the Office of Admissions in meeting university enrollment goals. This position also evaluates applicant and enrollment data pertaining to events in order to provide recommendations on future event planning to management. This position travels to recruit new students and evaluates data and applicant credentials for admission and counsels prospective students on their admissibility as needed.

Core Responsibilities :

Admissions Events Management (55%) :

• Plans, coordinates, implements, and participates in on and off campus admissions events. While most events are in-person, events may also be held virtually. These events include, but are not limited to, open houses, preview days, receptions, luncheons, yield, and counselor events.
• Oversees all logistical planning of on- and off-campus events including, but not limited to, managing and initiating contractual agreements with vendors; managing the renewal of related vendor contracts and agreements; assessing the performance of vendors; locating and securing event space; and creating arrangements with internal and external vendors such as caterers, building managers, security, and parking and transportation.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to engage their participation in events. Builds strong, ongoing relationships with vendors, internal departments, and stakeholders. Serves as a liaison to campus partners to ensure they understand the needs of the event and their role.
• Assures that information is delivered to all participants and invitees in a timely manner. Works closely with the admissions communications team to coordinate all publication and communications needs including invitations, website content, electronic, and social media messaging.
• Recruits prospective students by attending college day / night recruitment and yield programs. Travels both in- and out-of-state for the university including weekends.

Admissions Event Opportunity Planning (20%) :

Marketing Communications (15%) :

Undergraduate Admissions (5%) :

Other duties (5%) :

Qualifications

Minimum Hiring Standards :

Preferred Qualifications :

Other Position Details :

FLSA

University Employee

Job FTE

100%

Exemption Status

Exempt

Restricted Position

E-Class

UF - University Employee FT

Job Category

University Employee

ORP Eligible

Salary Range

Up to $58,000

Compensation Type

Salaried

Target Hire Date

3 / 3 / 2025

Contact Information for Candidates

Documents Needed to Apply

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Salary : $58,000