Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions

High Point University•High Point, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director of Admissions serves as a key leader in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. In addition to managing a recruiting territory, this role also serves on the Undergraduate Admissions Leadership Team and supervises a team of Admissions Counselors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum 5 years experience as an Admissions Counselor and/or Assistant Director of Admissions
Minimum 2 years experience managing and leading Admissions Counselors in other territories
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
Proficiency in Microsoft Office product and the Internet
Ability to travel extensively
Valid driver license with good driving record; must be insurable.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Leads team of Counselors in development of their strategic recruitment plans; monitors, counsels and motivates performance toward achieving goals; leads team in planning and conducting events
Guides team of Counselors in development of their presentation skills and post-tour meeting plan and delivery
Creates Strategic Plan for attracting students with the right academic qualifications, from target high schools in assigned territory
Sets goals for assigned territory in regards to inquiries, applications, campus visitors, accepted students and enrolled students
Makes travel arrangements and manages travel schedule as needed to visit target schools within travel budget
Manages immigration documents and processes if assigned territory is international
Supervises a team of full-time employees, including disciplining, scheduling, training, assigning work and ensuring completion of assigned responsibilities; makes recommendations for hiring and firing
Fills in for Associate Vice President of Admissions or Vice President for Enrollment as needed
Manages evaluation of all completed files within assigned territory; makes initial admit/deny/waitlist decisions for prospective students
Meets with students and families after campus tours explaining application process, scholarship opportunities, study abroad, presidents seminar and answering all questions
Maintains in-depth, up-to-date knowledge of the University’s academic and extracurricular programs
Contributes to strategic planning and policy development for the Admissions Team
Develops and maintains expertise to conduct campus tours; goes through tour shadowing program; conducts tours whenever needed
Handles assigned duties during Admissions Events during the year: Open Houses, Early Registrations, Presidential Scholarship Program, Spirit Event, etc.
Contributes to Admissions Team efforts by assisting other counselors as time permits
Maintains positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating effectively with students, students’ parents, faculty, co-workers and managers
Other duties as assigned