Associate Director of Admissions

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Associate Director of Admissions represents the College both on and off-campus to prospective students, parents, secondary school counselors and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process.  Along with the Vice President for Enrollment and the Director of Admissions, the Associate Director directs the strategic goals of the office, in addition to the daily supervision of campus visit activities.

The goals of the office are to identify those students most likely to be successful and graduate from Greensboro College, to enroll and retain students through graduation, and to assist students and parents through the admissions process. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in creating new and unique recruitment strategies including the SLATE communication flow and campus visit experiences.
• Manage the Campus Visit and Event program for the Admission Office.
• Manage the Tour Guide program.
• Recruit and enroll a targeted goal of new students for an assigned territory.
• Provide innovative ways of communicating with high schools and guidance personnel as part of the team implementation of the communication flow.
• Advise and counsel prospective students and families on the College’s processes and eligibility requirements for admission.
• Conduct group information sessions, tours and represent the college during special programs, events and campus visits.
• Working with the Director of Admissions, assists in “Second Read” and “Committee Review” evaluation of applications.
• Maintain knowledge of current financial aid policies and procedures for Federal, State and Institutional aid including an understanding of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Some travel required. Some evenings and weekends are required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in student counseling, communications, education, business or public relations, marketing, or other related fields.
• Proven ability of detail orientation and superb organizational skills.
• Experience and ability to operate independently, exercising independent judgment and discretion and with little or no guidance, and to be able to make decisions on behalf of the Admissions Office and the College that are appropriate, timely, and defensible.
• Knowledge of operating standard office equipment and software such as SLATE, Google Docs and Sheets, Excel and Microsoft 365.
• Good knowledge of a student-centered/customer service-oriented philosophy is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal, public speaking, and writing skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master’s degree in higher education, student counseling, communications, education, business or public relations, Marketing, or other related fields.
• Experience and a working knowledge of SLATE.
• 5 years of admission/enrollment management experience, including territory management and application review in a college/university environment.
• Creativity and a willingness to take risks in the recruitment of students.
• Supervisory experience.
• Effective, empathetic, and engaging communicator.
• Ability to work independently with a clear understanding of priorities, deadlines and the overall goals of the College.
• Ability to prioritize projects and strong problem-solving skills.
• Good research skills and attention to detail.
• Team Player who enjoys and participates in a collaborative work environment