Associate Director of Admissions - Recruitment

The Evergreen State College Portal•Olympia, WA

About The Position

Essential Functions Assist the Director with all aspects of the development and implementation of strategic recruitment plans and efforts. Assist in creating and achieving enrollment goals and objectives based on trend data and historical reporting. Supervise, train, evaluate, motivate, and serve as a resource to Admission Counselors to enhance recruitment of students within their respective territories and ensure adherence to state, institutional, and industry operational practices and compliance. Provide leadership and collaborate with faculty, staff, current students, and the Admissions staff to develop and sustain recruitment programs. Initiate, track, and follow up with prospective students, including contact and respond to prospective students via email, letters, phone, and social media. Collaborate with Marketing and Communications staff in the creation of recruitment materials. Establish and maintain positive relationships with prospective students, families, guidance counselors, educators, and others in assigned territories by providing advice and information on academics, fees, housing, student life, financial aid, and general college activities. Prepare and conduct presentations to large and small groups. Provide admissions counseling information and represent the college at high schools, community colleges, and community events. Represent the College to cultural advocacy and non-governmental organizations. Work independently and collaboratively with Evergreen staff, faculty, and current students to develop and maintain appropriate relationships with community groups in order to better understand the educational needs, aspirations, and barriers for prospective students. Conduct research and remain current on student recruitment practices. Provide regular reports on the number of inquiries, applications, and deposits of students. Coordinate on and off-campus recruitment programs. Analyze and use data for strategic planning. Perform other duties as assigned. Additional Duties As a member of the Admissions Office, this position may assist team members with all aspects of the admissions work load as necessary, including but are not limited to, leading regular information sessions and tours, participating in and planning campus events, and attending marketing meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Three years of full-time, professional level work experience in college admissions and new student recruitment.
Professional experience working effectively with diverse communities.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director with all aspects of the development and implementation of strategic recruitment plans and efforts.
Assist in creating and achieving enrollment goals and objectives based on trend data and historical reporting.
Supervise, train, evaluate, motivate, and serve as a resource to Admission Counselors to enhance recruitment of students within their respective territories and ensure adherence to state, institutional, and industry operational practices and compliance.
Provide leadership and collaborate with faculty, staff, current students, and the Admissions staff to develop and sustain recruitment programs.
Initiate, track, and follow up with prospective students, including contact and respond to prospective students via email, letters, phone, and social media.
Collaborate with Marketing and Communications staff in the creation of recruitment materials.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with prospective students, families, guidance counselors, educators, and others in assigned territories by providing advice and information on academics, fees, housing, student life, financial aid, and general college activities.
Prepare and conduct presentations to large and small groups.
Provide admissions counseling information and represent the college at high schools, community colleges, and community events.
Represent the College to cultural advocacy and non-governmental organizations.
Work independently and collaboratively with Evergreen staff, faculty, and current students to develop and maintain appropriate relationships with community groups in order to better understand the educational needs, aspirations, and barriers for prospective students.
Conduct research and remain current on student recruitment practices.
Provide regular reports on the number of inquiries, applications, and deposits of students.
Coordinate on and off-campus recruitment programs.
Analyze and use data for strategic planning.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Assist team members with all aspects of the admissions work load as necessary, including but are not limited to, leading regular information sessions and tours, participating in and planning campus events, and attending marketing meetings.