Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions

Archdiocese of Detroit•Livonia, MI

About The Position

This position assists with the development of the strategic undergraduate recruitment plan. Provides direct leadership, creativity, knowledge, and training to assist with the growth, development, and activities of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. These responsibilities flow through an annual cycle of strategic enrollment management (SEM) activities designed to generate awareness, inquiries, applications, attendance at forums, admission, and ultimately, enrollment.

Requirements

Must have a valid driver’s license, commercially insurable driving record, and own transportation.
May be required to work outside of normal working hours.
Travel may be required and occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
Will be on cellular phone reimbursement plan.
Bachelor’s degree in education, business or communication from an accredited four-year college or University plus 3-5 years’ experience in higher education
Must demonstrate skills and experience in marketing, service and presentation skills
general knowledge of financial aid policies, procedures and packing strategies.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Implements and executes recruitment strategies and initiatives to attract and yield a high-quality, diverse class of students.
Identifies and helps to build relationships with key influencers at our significant feeder and partner schools.
Collaborates with staff (internal and external) to achieve recruitment and enrollment goals and objectives.
Identifies enrollment-related research and market analysis needs.
Coordinates activities designed to generate qualified leads and applications, completes admission process per University policies, communication benefits, advantages, and policies of the University, and ultimately generates new student enrollments.
Interacts with University personnel, staff, faculty, and students to learn about new programs and services, discuss emerging recruitment needs and identify recruitment new opportunities.
Works with institutional data to track, monitor, and achieve recruitment and enrollment goals and objectives.
Constructs recruitment communication (i.e., letters, phone, email) to fulfill recruitment and enrollment goals and objectives.
Participates in campus visit programs and events, including extended office hours.
Speaks with prospective, applied, and admitted students, including families and/or groups through appointments/programs.
Communicates the admission policies, procedures, and enrollment opportunities/information effectively to prospective students and families
Attends scheduled OUA staff meetings and other assigned committees.
Participates in recruitment/planning leadership team meetings.
Other duties as assigned.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, training, and mentoring; planning, assigning and directing work of employees and/or student workers; addressing complaints and resolving problems.