Assistant Director of Admissions (ADM2823)

Hutchinson Community College • Hutchinson, KS

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Admissions, the Assistant Director of Admissions is responsible for supporting and implementing strategies and initiatives that optimize enrollment at HutchCC. This role involves collaborating with staff to execute the Strategic Enrollment Management Plan, managing assigned resources, and contributing to the development and implementation of admissions policies and procedures. Additionally, the Assistant Director assists with outreach efforts and provides comprehensive support to prospective students and their families.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in admissions, sales, or related field.
• Evidence of strong communication skills.
• Ability to travel, work nights and weekends as needed.
• Demonstrated experience working with a CRM tool to support student recruitment.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability and willingness to collaborate.
• Ability to work independently.
• Use appropriate judgment and to apply tact and courtesy in difficult situations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director of Admissions in hiring, training, and supervising all departmental staff to ensure a high-performing team.
• Oversee the accurate recording and distribution of student inquiries, ensuring all prospective students and visitors receive courteous treatment and that reports are completed promptly and accurately.
• Provide comprehensive supervision of the Ambassador program, ensuring necessary skills and knowledge to effectively provide campus tours and admissions events.
• Fulfill all Director of Admissions responsibilities in their absence, ensuring continuity of leadership and operations.
• Support individual Recruiters by reviewing their activities, providing feedback to enhance their skills, and ensuring the admissions process aligns with the HutchCC Mission and Values.
• Regularly analyze data and drive activities that support daily, weekly, and monthly performance goals and use data to measure recruitment activity effectiveness, adjusting strategies as needed.
• Utilize the CRM tool and proper funnel management to effectively assist prospective students through the admissions process to enrollment.
• Provide excellent service to prospective students as well as accountability for enrollment growth in designated territory.
• Represent the college at a variety of on and off-campus recruiting events. This includes, but is not limited to, high school visits, presentations, college fairs, career fairs, and other community events.
• Cultivate key relationships and partnerships with external constituents at high schools, professional organizations, and/or area businesses.
• Assist with resolving complex admissions situations.
• Work cross-functionally with departments such as Financial Aid, Academic Advising, Online Learning, Business and Industry, and Outreach to deliver seamless student experiences.
• Serve as a Designated Schools Officer (DSO) which includes reviewing materials submitted by prospective international students to ensure compliance with immigration documentation requirements.
• Prepare and review accurately all official admissions and immigration documents, maintain data for prospective and current international students, and assist the PDSO with additional tasks as needed.
• Provide support in covering the office, including but not limited to greeting daily walk-in visitors at the front desk, providing campus tours as needed, and answering incoming calls to the Admissions office.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Admissions.
• Serve actively on campus committees.

Benefits

• Full-time administrative staff position is 12 months annual, benefit eligible, at-will, and exempt.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree