Associate Director of Admissions
Company: College of Charleston
Location: Charleston
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Posting Details
POSTING INFORMATION
Internal Title
Associate Director of Admissions
Position Type
Classified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration
Non-Faculty
Pay Band
6
Level
5
Department
Admissions
Job Purpose
The Associate Director recruits, evaluates, and counsels
prospective and admitted prospective students. Associate Directors
travel extensively (10-15 weeks annually), recruit and counsel
prospective and admitted students for undergraduate admission,
implement recruitment strategies, and manage assigned recruitment
territories. Associate Directors review applicants for
undergraduate admissions. Associate Directors have both high level
programmatic and supervisory responsibilities (supervision includes
Admissions Counselors and/or Assistant Directors). Associate
Directors work closely with leadership in the Division of
Enrollment Planning to research and develop recruitment strategies
to reach enrollment goals.
Minimum Requirements
A Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of admissions experience
with supervisory experience required. Priority given to applicants
with a Master's degree. An understanding of admissions procedures
and the college selection process and an ability to work with
diverse student populations is necessary. Ability to travel for
extended periods of time. Strong planning, organizing, technology,
and oral and written communication skills are essential, as is the
ability to work cooperatively with other staff members and the
college community. Candidates with an equivalent combination of
experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess excellent communication, organization, and customer
service skills. Must have considerable knowledge, skills, and
ability in computer operations, data entry, Microsoft Office Suite,
and the ability to work closely with the other members of the
admissions staff and across campus. Highly prefer candidates that
adapt well to evolving technology.
Additional Comments Regarding Position
Must be able to travel extensively. Must have a valid driver's
license or ability to obtain one. Evening and weekend work will be
required. Ability to lift and carry 40 - 60 lbs. isnecessary.
Experience working with CRM software (Salesforce/TargetX,
transcript software, etc.) and SunGuard Banner products is
preferred but not required.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the application to include all current and previous
work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor
reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications
for the position.*Salary is commensurate with education/experience
which exceeds the minimum requirements.Offers of employment are
contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online .
Salary
*$55,341 - $63,000
Posting Date
04/01/2024
Closing Date
04/23/2024
Benefits
Open Until Filled
No
Posting Number
2024050
EEO Statement
The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any
individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national
origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/15204
Job Duties
Job Duties
Activity
The Associate Director is responsible for managing assigned
recruitment territory. The Associate Director will research the
territory and develop plans and strategies to increase enrollment
and yield. Implementing recruitment strategies requires extensive
travel (10-15 weeks annually including but not limited to high
school visits, college fairs, informal interviews, admitted and
prospective student events, and school counselor events). Requires
significant follow-up and relationship building with various
constituencies (students, parents, school counselors,
community-based organizations, Alumni, Parent's Council, Board
members etc.) in order to meet enrollment goals determined by the
Division of Enrollment Planning. The Associate Director is
primarily responsible for their assigned territory but is expected
to be able to counsel and assist any prospective student.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
25
Activity
The Associate Director is responsible for advising varying
audiences (students, parents, school counselors, community-based
organizations, etc.) on admissions procedures, reviewing
applications for degree seeking admission, and evaluating
credentials. Advising may occur both on campus or while travelling
assigned territory. A specialty population may be assigned for
evaluation in addition to the specific territory. The Associate
Director is responsible for evaluating applications and credentials
for roughly 1,000 to 2,000 applications per year. This requires
adherence to the admissions policies and procedures of the Office
of Admissions, the Division of Enrollment Planning, and the College
of Charleston. Associate Directors sit on higher level committees
that help shape the incoming class and make final admissions
decisions to reach university enrollment goals.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
25
Activity
The Associate Director is essential to the day to day operation of
the Office of Admissions. The Associate Director manages mid-level
counseling staff, conducts informal student interviews, meets with
walk-in customers, and fields phone calls and emails from students,
parents, school counselors, etc.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
10
Activity
Personnel management. Associate Director is responsible for
supervising and managing Admissions Counselors and/or Assistant
Directors. Associate Director will develop, plan and implement
specific projects with supervisees while managing their schedules,
processes, and performance.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
25
Activity
Provides assistance with the planning, execution, and evaluation of
large and small admissions events for prospective students and
their families, both on campus and off campus locations. Works with
Admissions Events to plan activities that are associated with
recruitment related experiences.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
15
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