What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions position at George Fox University?
George Fox University's Undergraduate Admissions Department is seeking a collaborative leader to join our team as the Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions.
About the Job :
The Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions' goal will be to successfully hire, train, and motivate our admissions recruitment team toward improving traditional undergraduate enrollment which is critical to the success of the university. This position oversees the admissions counseling team, which is a group of committed and vibrant professionals who have had a track record of success. The ideal candidate will be ready to work with the team on engagement and sales techniques that move students toward enrollment.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to :
- Hiring, training, and coaching the Undergraduate Admissions Counselors team with positivity, care, and goal orientation while motivating them toward recruitment goals for headcount and net revenue that are in line with the goals of the university. (40%)
- Assisting in the research, development and implementation of the undergraduate student recruitment plan with the goal of growing traditional undergraduate enrollment. (10%)
- Helping create and uphold admissions standards that reflect the values and goals of George Fox University. (10%)
- Managing the recruitment of an assigned geographic territory and / or student group. (25%)
- Traveling as a GFU representative for approximately four weeks annually to manage assigned territories and / or provide support to other counselors. (10%)
- Supervising an admissions intern (10 hours / week) to accomplish core Sr. Associate Director responsibilities. (5%)
- Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
- By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
- Demonstrated experience working cross culturally with respect, appreciation and humility.
- Other duties as assigned.
A day in the life of this position :
The Undergraduate Admissions Office is very team and goal oriented. Our work has a big impact on university revenue and we take that seriously. We work hard and have fun but most importantly, we work hard and have fun together.
A typical day for the Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions involves helping the Admissions Counseling Team be successful. That could involve coaching, answering their questions and helping them problem solve, plan for the future, track progress towards goals, etc. There is also daily interaction (phone, email, video, in-person) with prospective students / families in this person's assigned recruitment territory. Many days also include meetings with members of our immediate team as well as colleagues across campus relating to our admissions work.
We're looking for candidates who have :
Job information :
George Fox University has been transforming student's lives for over 125 years. We are a Christ-centered community that prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Our vision is to be the Christian university of choice known for empowering students to achieve exceptional life outcomes. We put students first, with Christ at the center of our work, embracing change in order to improve. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in creating transformational experiences for our students.
Being a part of our community means a commitment to faith and to a lifestyle that is consistent with the university's mission as described in the Statement of Faith and Community Lifestyle Statement on our website.
As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities. In seeking to become a more inclusive community, we especially encourage applications from women and candidates from racial and ethnic backgrounds that are underrepresented in our community.
What is most appealing about working at George Fox University?
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Application Procedures - kindly apply only through this website
When completing the online application, please upload the following as Word or .pdf documents in the section marked Letter of Interest and Curriculum Vitae or Resume :
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The university is an equal-opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to make decisions about applicants and employees without regard to sex, age, race, color, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status to the extent prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This prohibition applies not only to the recruiting and hiring process but to all facets of the employment relationship, including promotion, pay, training, classification, performance reviews, discipline, and termination.
George Fox is owned by the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church and its mission is distinctly Christian. Employees are required to agree with and abide by the university's faith statement and its statement of community responsibilities. Within the context of this agreement and commitment, employment opportunities are otherwise available to all persons on the basis of their experience and skills.
In the recruiting process, the university may make special effort to solicit applicants from underrepresented groups. This is done as an affirmative step to increase the representation of these populations in the university's workforce to better match their availability in the labor market. Hiring decisions are based on the applicants' qualifications as they relate to the needs of the position.
