Description

Under the direction of the Director of Admissions, the Associate Director of Admissions oversees the admissions strategy for their assigned programs and management of designated admission staff. This position has the principal responsibility for leadership and management of all phases of the admissions process and works closely with college administration and faculty to meet enrollment goals.

Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Key Responsibilities

Supervision:

• Supervise and evaluate Admissions Department staff and carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the University’s policies, institutional goals, and applicable laws.
• Implement and coordinate the overall activities related to the Admissions Office, including working with prospects and inquiries, evaluating applications, determining applicant eligibility, participating in the interview process, verifying completion of the applicants’ files, and informing the applicant of any deficiencies.
• Direct staff in collaboration with the Office of Admission Operations, Strategic Enrollment Communications, and the University Registrar to ensure admissions processes enable a smooth transition from prospective student to applicant and accepted applicant to enrolled student.
• Assume primary responsibility for the admissions budget to include all relevant expenses.

Programs:

• Participate in Admissions Committee meetings and/or process, provide admissions materials on candidates to committee members and plan and coordinate training for committee members and others.
• With admission committees plan and coordinate interview days for assigned programs

Communications:

• With the Manager of Enrollment Communications, evaluates, rev reviews, and submits revisions to admissions messaging and prospective student website (PSW) to ensure communications and marketing materials accurately portray the University, program offerings, and admissions requirements.
• Coordinate all follow-up correspondence to prospect, inquiries, and admitted students in relation to their status, making recommendations to prospective students on admissions policies, program offerings, and evaluating transcripts.

Admission Initiatives:

• Coordinate and monitor the application flow, acceptance rate, deposits, and withdrawal rate throughout the admissions cycle and regularly supply statistical reports to the appropriate offices.
• With the Director of Admissions, develop and implement strategic planning goals relating to admissions, including long range planning efforts and budgetary implications. Support and recommend new policies to the institution that apply to admissions based on data and best practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Work Schedule: Regular work hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. May require working some evenings or weekends as needed.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field, master's degree or any combination of education and experience that provides the required skills and ability.
• Experience: Minimum of four to five years of experience in university admissions and recruitment or a similar recruitment setting. Minimum of two years of administrative management or leadership experience in an office of admissions or equivalent field.
• Travel: Must be willing and able to travel during peak recruiting seasons.