Assistant Director, Admission

Denison University • Granville, OH

23h • $60,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Denison University seeks an Assistant Director of Admission. Reporting to the Director of Recruitment, the Assistant Director of Admission will support the strategic plan of the University by recruiting students in an assigned geographic territory. They will market Dension’s academic experience to students and their parents through high school visits, presentations and phone/email communication. Recruit, evaluate and enroll students according to the goals set forth by the Office of Admission. This position is full-time, and based on the Denison University campus, professional travel notwithstanding. Manage an admission market by planning and executing a travel schedule that supports the strategic recruitment goals of the University. Travel extensively to assigned recruitment markets, participate in recruitment events, develop and execute strategies to engage prospective student audiences. Conduct admission interviews, evaluate applications for admission and make decision recommendations on matters related to admission. Use data and professional judgment to craft a class of students that is academically talented and broadly diverse. Develop and maintain productive relationships with college counselors to help support student recruitment and retention. Work with alumni, families and friends of Denison to help increase institutional visibility. Represent the University in a professional manner. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is required, as is professional experience in a college admission office.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate a solid understanding or enrollment management strategies.
• Must have a current valid driver’s license and must be insurable under Denison’s liability insurance policy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using the Technolutions Slate CRM is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage an admission market by planning and executing a travel schedule that supports the strategic recruitment goals of the University.
• Travel extensively to assigned recruitment markets, participate in recruitment events, develop and execute strategies to engage prospective student audiences.
• Conduct admission interviews, evaluate applications for admission and make decision recommendations on matters related to admission.
• Use data and professional judgment to craft a class of students that is academically talented and broadly diverse.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with college counselors to help support student recruitment and retention.
• Work with alumni, families and friends of Denison to help increase institutional visibility.
• Represent the University in a professional manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees