What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Director of Admission - Northwest Indiana Regional Representative position at Hanover College?
Primary Function: The Northwest Indiana Regional Representative is responsible for coordinating the development, implementation, and assessment of recruitment efforts in the assigned territory.
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Proactively recruit and assist prospective high school students (via e-mail, phone, virtual information sessions, coffee chats, scheduled appointments, and/or recruiting events).
- Follow up with inquiries, applicants, admits and deposits to provide continuous communication, support, and direction.
- Planning and execution of travel and office-wide recruitment efforts. The expected timeframe for travel is 8 weeks in the fall and 2-3 weeks in the spring. Includes Chicagoland Area.
- Maintain high visibility while representing the institution at college fairs, community-based organizations, and high schools.
- Communicate with prospective students, parents, and high school counselors to facilitate recruitment efforts.
- Participate in college preparatory programming when possible.
- Participate in visitor experience events on and off campus. This would include some evenings and weekends.
- Application Management: Read and evaluate admission applications for geographic territories in a timely manner. Assist in holistic application review; assist in follow-up for application completion.
- Maintain a working knowledge of financial aid programs and policies in order to communicate with students/parents and assist in the yield process.
- Represent the Office of Admission with campus constituents including but not limited to Athletics, Faculty, and Alumni.
- Represent the College in various State and National organizations.
- Maintain regular contact with Admission team members including weekly team meetings and scheduled one-on-one meetings with supervisor.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- N/A
Financial Responsibilities:
- Responsible for appropriate use of college credit card during travel and accurate expense reporting using Certify.
Other Responsibilities:
- Promote a positive image of Hanover College and represent the College in accordance with the College's mission, principles, and strategic plan.
- Support the College's inclusive, welcoming, and diverse campus and environment.
- Perform / complete other projects and tasks assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:
I. Education, Certifications, Training, Experience
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum 3 years Enrollment experience required.
II. Skills, Competencies, Abilities
- Knowledge of Slate or other CRM systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Well-developed interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Adaptability to be successful in a fast-paced work environment.
- Valid driver's license, excellent driving skills and comfortable in various driving conditions/environments.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
- Able to make decisions and respond to challenges quickly and with ease.
- Professional appearance and dress.
- Demonstrate professionalism and complete confidentiality when counseling students and/or parents.
- Possess initiative, enthusiasm, and punctuality.
- Ability to be organized and flexible with time and tasks.
- Must be committed to team participation and success.
- Able to sit/stand/walk for extended periods.
- Able to work in a stressful and time sensitive environment.
- Able to multitask and pay close attention to detail.
