Assistant Director, Admissions

State of Virginia•Radford, VA

39d•$52,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Admissions is responsible for meeting the transfer enrollment goals of the University by independently developing and managing a specific assigned recruitment territory to identify, attract, select and enroll diverse and qualified students to Radford University. Through oversight of prospect generation, recruitment travel, outreach, and yield efforts related to both students and families, this position will establish direct territory-specific initiatives to meet territory recruitment goals. The Assistant Director of Admissions will also implement a domestic student recruitment plan which includes two-year college visits, college fairs, information sessions, receptions, and meetings with community college counselors, prospective students, families, and support the recruitment and admission of transfer students from institutions within the assigned territory. The Assistant Director of Admissions works directly with campus partners to facilitate the readmission workflow. The Assistant Director of Admissions coordinates the review process and serves as the primary contact for all readmission applicants, updating Banner records for those confirming enrollment. The individual must be highly motivated, goal-oriented, attentive to detail, well organized, able to multi-task, and work well under pressure and with diverse constituencies. The ideal candidate must possess a strong desire to work with prospective students and their families; demonstrate a genuine desire to represent Radford University and all its programs (to include college fairs and community college visits) with a positive attitude; possess strong verbal and written communication skills as well as computer and interpersonal skills. The candidate must be able to travel in and out of state in support of enrollment initiatives and be able to lift or move up to 20 pounds.

Requirements

Prior work experience in the field of Admissions, Marketing, or related field
Must be able to conduct extensive travel for recruitment
Must hold a valid driver's license and good driving record
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
Ability to provide direct outreach through excellent written and verbal communication skills
Manage multiple tasks and work independently in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational skills and ability to focus on details to oversee recruitment territory
Have a high level of energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism
Must be able to lift or move up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated relevant experience in Admissions, Marketing, or related field
Experience working with a Student Information System (SIS) and a Customer Relations Management (CRM) software
Experience in developing and managing presentations through public speaking with diverse constituencies
Possess a minimum of 2 years' relevant admissions experience and a willingness to travel

Responsibilities

Develop and manage a specific assigned recruitment territory to identify, attract, select and enroll diverse and qualified students
Oversight of prospect generation, recruitment travel, outreach, and yield efforts related to both students and families
Establish direct territory-specific initiatives to meet territory recruitment goals
Implement a domestic student recruitment plan which includes two-year college visits, college fairs, information sessions, receptions, and meetings with community college counselors, prospective students, families
Support the recruitment and admission of transfer students from institutions within the assigned territory
Work directly with campus partners to facilitate the readmission workflow
Coordinate the review process and serves as the primary contact for all readmission applicants, updating Banner records for those confirming enrollment

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