Assistant Director of Admissions

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Emory University seeks an enthusiastic, collaborative Assistant Director of Admissions to recruit, counsel, and engage prospective students while helping build each incoming class. The role combines student outreach, public presentations, application review, and strategic project leadership in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The Assistant Director represents Emory on campus and nationally, serves on the Admission Committee, and helps advance the university’s commitment to academic excellence and student success.

The position includes regular travel, evening and weekend programs, and a blend of in-person and virtual engagement. Travel is approximately three weeks in the fall and two weeks in the spring for college fairs, high school visits, and university receptions across the nation. The successful candidate will conduct information sessions, respond to inquiries from a range of university constituencies, and review approximately 1,000 applicants as part of a 30-member Admission Committee. A special project area will be assigned by the supervisor and office leadership; possible areas include Arts at Emory, international enrollment, faculty support, student volunteers, tour guides, counselor programs, alumni volunteers, and transfer admission.

The role requires working comfortably in a hybrid programming and office model. Tasks are generally performed in person at an Emory University location; remote-work days may be granted at department discretion, and Emory may change remote-work status with notice. Time away from the office and home is common at points in the academic calendar, and some weekend and evening work may be requested during busy cycles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two years of university or college admission experience.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
• Effective public speaking skills.
• Strong communication skills for in-person and virtual presentations, and the ability to create new content.
• Strong interest in supporting Emory’s mission for a robust academic and intellectual student experience.
• Comfort working in a hybrid model of virtual and in-person programming and office work.
• Flexibility to travel and work some evenings and weekends as required by the academic calendar.

Nice To Haves

• Collaborative, creative, and community-focused energy.
• Passion for working with students.
• Creativity and flexibility to take on projects as needs change.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating recruitment strategies and activities for one or more academic programs.
• Attend recruitment functions, review applications, and maintain contact with prospective students, candidates, and recruiting contacts.
• Coordinate admission programs for student groups, such as prospective, accepted, international, or transfer students.
• Recruit students by visiting high schools and attending college recruitment fairs.
• Plan itineraries for assigned geographical areas and ensure adequate coverage of priority areas based on historical data.
• Review admission applications, provide comments, and assign an admission rating to each application.
• Recommend applicants for acceptance, referral, rejection, or the waiting list.
• Conduct information sessions for visiting students and parents and, when applicable, campus tours.
• Respond to admission-related questions about housing, financial aid, academic departments, and the university; refer students to other information sources as needed.
• Assist with planning and coordinating special events and alumni volunteer activities to support student recruitment.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement training programs for new Admission Advisors.
• Lead a special project area assigned by the supervisor and office leadership.
• Field inquiries and respond to correspondence from prospective students, applicants, counselors, parents, faculty, alumni, and other university constituencies.
• Assist with fall and spring on-campus visitation programs, coordinating events for in-person and virtual visitors.
• Represent Emory at college fairs, high school visits, university receptions, and public information sessions.
• Perform related responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level