Assistant Director of Admissions and Communications

Mercer University • Atlanta, GA

38d • Onsite

About The Position

Mercer University is searching for an Assistant Director of Admissions and Communications for the School of Theology on the Atlanta, Georgia campus. Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Director of Admissions, the Assistant Director of Admissions and Communication will be will be responsible for a full range of admissions and recruitment activities to admit and enroll highly qualified students, including, but not limited to, marketing and execution of on and off-campus recruitment and admissions events; providing excellent customer service and advisement to prospective students and applicants; facilitating application evaluations; working with the admissions counselor to handle the details of all campus visits for all prospective students including creating schedules and communication wit the faculty, staff, and students that each campus visit entails; oversee student Graduate Assistants and their daily assignments ensuring they remain focused on the goals of our office; assisting with the management of our communications flow to all prospect students and applicants; and supporting the operational needs of the Admissions office; and other duties as assigned. This role involves enhancing the seminary's visibility, fostering community relationships, and supporting enrollment growth. Additionally, this position will encourage innovative ideas for communication to stakeholders, including congregations and denominational networks.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and one year of prior related experience are required.
• Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by the university's carrier.
• Familiar or ability to become familiar with the religious language and worldviews employed by students seeking seminary education.
• Knowledge of how to use basic budget management strategies for balancing travel expenses.
• Knowledge on use of Microsoft Office products to maintain accurate prospect management.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn Slate CRM to coordinate outreach efforts to prospective students
• Polished presentation/public speaking skills, fine-tuned organization, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to conduct interviews and presentations to prospective students and their families, with the ability to communicate complex admissions policies to prospective students in simple, easy to follow steps.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written abilities that positively reflect upon Mercer University with a variety of constituents, which are vital to the success of this position.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time in order to meet and exceed set goals, and willingness to go beyond what is required to meet goals.
• Availability to travel to event locations (sometimes driving long distances requiring overnight stays) during early morning, evening, and weekend hours as needed, and must be insurable to rent cars for traveling.
• Capability to load and transport admissions materials, displays, and other equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to understand the specific needs of working adult students, which includes ministers.
• Demonstrates a dynamic and approachable personality with the ability to engage and connect with a diverse student body.
• Ability to understand marketing and advertising development and strategies.
• Demonstrates proficiency with appropriate technologies.
• Ability to be dedicated to the mission of Mercer University and to strengthening the University’s relationship with the internal and external University community.
• Ability to have a deep understanding of, and commitment to, the value of a liberal arts education and will appreciate the importance of both traditional and nontraditional learners to the University.
• Ability to meet appropriate situations with a creative response.
• Ability to be open to seek and learn new and better ways to achieve the goals and needs of the University.
• Demonstrates strong ethics, motivation, and a commitment to excellence, and is capable of working independently while also contributing effectively as part of a collaborative and cohesive team.

Responsibilities

• Marketing and execution of on and off-campus recruitment and admissions events
• Providing excellent customer service and advisement to prospective students and applicants
• Facilitating application evaluations
• Working with the admissions counselor to handle the details of all campus visits for all prospective students including creating schedules and communication wit the faculty, staff, and students that each campus visit entails
• Oversee student Graduate Assistants and their daily assignments ensuring they remain focused on the goals of our office
• Assisting with the management of our communications flow to all prospect students and applicants
• Supporting the operational needs of the Admissions office
• Enhancing the seminary's visibility
• Fostering community relationships
• Supporting enrollment growth
• Encouraging innovative ideas for communication to stakeholders, including congregations and denominational networks.

Benefits

• Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions, tuition waivers, paid vacation and sick leave, technology discounts, schedules that allow for work-life balance, and so much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees