What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Admissions position at Meredith College?
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The Assistant Director of Admissions is an experienced admissions professional who plays a vital role in achieving the College's enrollment goals through strategic recruitment, yield activities, and student counseling. This position contributes to increasing the population of undergraduate applicants, admitted students, and enrolled students while serving as an essential member of a constructive and collaborative recruitment team.
Duties:
Responsible for meeting set goals for inquiries, applicants, admits, deposits, and enrolled students within a specific geographic territory and through a dedicated focus area.
- Develop and execute comprehensive territory recruitment plans.
- Identify and build a pool of prospective students within assigned recruitment territory.
- Plan, coordinate, and complete travel assignments.
- Assess recruitment and yield activities through analysis of market characteristics and trends.
- Maintain a high-touch outreach campaign through written and telephone communication.
- Review applications and make recommendations for admission.
- Collaborate with campus partners to develop and implement strategic recruitment plans for a focus area, such as Alumnae, Athletics, Emerging Populations, or Honors.
- Counsel prospective students and families throughout their college search process.
- Provide comprehensive information and assistance regarding:
- Admissions process
- Financial aid opportunities
- Academic programs
- Campus visitation
- Housing options
- Conduct information sessions both on and off campus.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
- Serve as primary contact for educational partners.
- Support prospective students' transition to college life.
Skills Needed:
- Demonstrated experience in college admissions.
- Strong understanding of enrollment trends and market characteristics.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
- Commitment to meeting strategic enrollment goals.
- Ability to travel to secondary schools and college fairs.
- Interacts with prospective students, parents, high school teachers, and counselors.
- Members of the Admissions Office staff and other members of the campus community.
- Bachelor’s degree and demonstrated success in college or high school admission counseling and recruitment.
- A valid NC driver’s license and a clear driving history is required.
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- General office setting with moderate noise level.
- Frequent travel required.
- Frequent evening and weekend work required.
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Contact Information
1st Floor Park Center
(919) 760-8898
Fax: (919) 760-8164
hr@meredith.edu
