Associate Director of Admissions
Associate Director of Admissions
Posting Details
POSTING INFORMATION
Internal Title
Associate Director of Admissions
Position Type
Classified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration
Non-Faculty
Pay Band
6
Level
1
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. Associate Directors have high level programmatic and/or supervisory responsibilities (Admissions Counselors and Assistant Directors, remote and on campus).
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
Bilingual candidates with proficiency in Spanish are highly preferred.
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. is
necessary. 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 https://jobs.cofc.edu.
Salary
*$43,030 - $59,000
Posting Date
03/22/2023
Closing Date
04/12/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Posting Number
2023055
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.
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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 University Marketing and 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 1,600 applications per year. This requires adherence to the admissions policies and procedures of the Office of Admissions, the Division of University Marketing and 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 the Senior Associate Director for Admissions Events to plan activities that are associated with specific admissions events.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
15