Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions

University of Redlands • Redlands, CA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director, Undergraduate Admissions works to execute enrollment strategy to meet the needs of the institution. This position is responsible for representing academic programs, admission requirements, and financial aid opportunities to prospective students, college counselors/advisors, and organizations. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Admissions, this position travels approximately four (4) to eight (8) weeks each academic year to recruit students. Travel may extend throughout the U.S. and abroad. This position requires flexibility to work evening and weekend hours as well as the ability to travel, as required.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree.
• 2 years of experience in a professional work setting, ideally in higher education.
• A valid California Class C CA drivers’ license with a good driving record is required. Note: Out-of-state licenses are valid until appointment. A valid California Class “C” driver’s license must be obtained within ten (10) days of appointment (in accordance with CA Vehicle Code 12505c).
• Communicate effectively and follow instructions, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent writing, interviewing and public speaking skills.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to work in a fast-paced data metric driven environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to multi-task and take ownership of projects assigned.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work in a paperless admissions process and to learn new systems to include a CRM and institution wide student information systems.
• Must be a self-starter with ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to recommend appropriate courses of action within established guidelines.
• Ability to foster strong, positive relationships and align both internal and external resources to achieve university objectives.
• Ability to exercise discretion and work with confidentiality.
• Must be able to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.

Nice To Haves

• Innovative thinker that will contribute ideas to enhance our overall recruitment strategy.
• Evidence of leadership and being a team player.
• Experience planning and executing diverse programming.

Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively about the value of a liberal arts and science education.
• Represents the university at high schools, college fairs, and community-based organizations locally and if needed, throughout the country.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with prospective students by guiding them through the admissions process via telephone, email, print, virtual (e.g., Zoom) and in-person communication throughout the entire admissions cycle up through enrollment.
• Manages a territory by creating a recruitment plan, establishing relationships, and enrolling students.
• Conducts interviews and information sessions on campus for prospective students, families, groups, and special guests.
• Organizes and participates in on and off campus admissions office events throughout the year including a fall open house, Admitted Students Day, counselor programs, organization and partner events, yield receptions and summer send offs.
• Counsel prospective students on academic programs, admission requirements and procedures, and all aspects of financial aid.
• Analyzes and evaluates admissions applications and supporting documents and makes recommendations for action on these candidates.
• Organizes and participates in diversity programming for recruitment, application generation and yield.
• Assists with training of new admission counselors to include information sessions. events, file reading, application generation and yield campaigns.
• Supervise, plan, direct, and assign work of assigned staff; make hiring and disciplinary decisions; provide feedback on performance and approve timesheets.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Standard office setting. Duties performed are primarily in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation or in meetings. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort.

What This Job Offers

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