Assistant Director of Admissions

Towson University • Lexington, MA

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About The Position

Major responsibilities include: attending college fairs, high school visits, and other recruitment activities within an assigned territory, including potential international travel; serving as liaison for school counselors within that territory; meeting recruitment goals for enrollment; providing customer service and information concerning the University to prospective students and their families; conducting in-person and virtual information sessions; assisting with various marketing activities; evaluating and reviewing applications; entering and maintaining recruitment, application, and enrollment data; completing administrative activities as assigned; staffing periodic evening and weekend recruitment and enrollment events both on and off-campus.

The successful candidate will be a team player with a strong work ethic who’s both interested in and attentive to cross-cultural communication. This role requires a candidate who shares TU’s values for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus, and one who actively contributes to the office welfare in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
The familiarity and effective use of technology is critical to the success of this position and the overall operation of the Office of Admissions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• At least two years of professional work experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must have the ability to present to groups of diverse audiences in various types of venues.
• Must pay attention to detail, possess strong organizational and analytical skills, and be comfortable working in a team environment.
• Must have the ability to travel independently and on short notice, including internationally.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to meet TU’s approved traveler policies.
• The successful candidate will be a team player with a strong work ethic who’s both interested in and attentive to cross-cultural communication.
• This role requires a candidate who shares TU’s values for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus, and one who actively contributes to the office welfare in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• The familiarity and effective use of technology is critical to the success of this position and the overall operation of the Office of Admissions.

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience in a college admissions office.

Responsibilities

• Attending college fairs, high school visits, and other recruitment activities within an assigned territory, including potential international travel
• Serving as liaison for school counselors within that territory
• Meeting recruitment goals for enrollment
• Providing customer service and information concerning the University to prospective students and their families
• Conducting in-person and virtual information sessions
• Assisting with various marketing activities
• Evaluating and reviewing applications
• Entering and maintaining recruitment, application, and enrollment data
• Completing administrative activities as assigned
• Staffing periodic evening and weekend recruitment and enrollment events both on and off-campus

What This Job Offers

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