Associate Director of Admission, California

Denison University•Granville, OH

3d•Remote

About The Position

Denison University seeks an Associate Director of Admission to support the University’s strategic plan by recruiting students primarily in California. Based remotely, the position markets Denison’s academic experience to students and parents through high school visits, presentations, and digital communication, and recruits, evaluates, and enrolls students according to the goals of the Office of Admission. The role reports to the Director of Admission Strategy and has no direct supervisory responsibilities. The position is full-time, with preference for candidates in certain locations in the Los Angeles and San Francisco Bay areas. Extensive travel to assigned recruitment markets and possible professional travel to other areas are required. The Associate Director uses the Slate CRM, data, and professional judgment to support daily admission operations and strategic priorities and to help shape a class that is academically talented and broadly diverse. The role also represents the University within local counseling communities and works with Denison alumni, families, and friends to increase institutional visibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience in admission or enrollment management in higher education, or transferable skills from corporate or nonprofit sectors such as business development, continuous improvement, marketing, or supply chain.
Appreciation for and understanding of the value of higher education.
Strong technical skills, including CRM experience.
Strong presentation, written, and verbal communication skills; strong listening and relational skills.
Ability to communicate and interact with people from diverse backgrounds.
Collaborative approach and ability to work in a high-stress, deadline-driven environment, maintain balance, and celebrate success.
Ability and commitment to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality.
Demonstrated bias toward action.
Current, valid driver’s license and ability to be insured under Denison’s liability insurance policy.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of progressive experience in college admission and undergraduate recruitment.
Detailed knowledge of the higher education recruitment landscape in the greater Los Angeles and San Francisco Bay areas.
Strong existing relationships within local recruitment communities.
Understanding of national trends in college admissions and undergraduate recruitment, and enrollment management strategies.
Understanding of and ability to communicate the values and mission of a residential liberal arts college.
Experience using the Technolutions Slate CRM.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute a travel schedule that supports the University’s strategic recruitment goals.
Travel extensively to assigned recruitment markets, participate in recruitment events, and develop and execute strategies to engage prospective students.
Market Denison’s academic experience to students and parents through high school visits, presentations, and digital communication.
Recruit, evaluate, and enroll students according to Office of Admission goals.
Conduct admission interviews, evaluate applications, and make recommendations on admission decisions.
Develop and maintain productive relationships with college counselors to support student recruitment and retention.
Establish a visible presence for Denison University and serve as a primary institutional representative within the local counseling community.
Work with Denison alumni, families, and friends to increase institutional visibility.
Represent the University professionally.
Use the Slate CRM to support daily admission operations and strategic priorities; apply data and professional judgment to help shape an academically talented and broadly diverse class.
Perform other duties as assigned.