Director of Admissions and Outreach

Southern University System • Shreveport, LA

275d • $50,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The Director of Admissions and Outreach is a critical member of the enrollment management leadership team and is responsible for providing oversight to a dedicated team of admissions staff dedicated to successfully executing SUSLA's enrollment plan. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, the Director is responsible for all aspects of the admission process. This includes strategic planning, communication, telecommunications, online communications, budget, and management of the daily operation of the office. The Director exhibits the integral role played by the admissions process in maintaining and strengthening the academic excellence of the University.

Requirements

• Master's degree plus demonstrated knowledge, competence and 5 or more years' experience in higher education admissions and/or enrollment management.
• Advanced degree and/or bachelors in educational administration, communications, business, marketing or related field desirable.
• Supervisory experience and/or training also desirable.
• Excellent communication and managerial skills.
• Ability to formulate and articulate policies, procedures, expectations, and practices.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, mathematical/statistical, time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to use technology efficiently and appropriately.
• Strong knowledge of the Banner Student System.
• Knowledge of mail merge and other communication processing.
• Knowledge of the Board of Regents student profile specifications.

Responsibilities

• Must meet Admissions' goals set by Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.
• To develop, execute, and assess office policies, procedures and data processing systems of the Recruitment and Admissions Office.
• Must have extensive knowledge of Admissions Modules in the Banner System with an understanding of the Banner batch/quick admit processes to ensure quick turnaround on new applications for admissions.
• Know and understand the edit check procedures to ensure edit-free reporting to all governing and reporting agencies.
• Know and ensure compliance with all policies and regulations governing the enrollment and tracking of students.
• To develop robust recruiting and enrollment strategies to meet the goals of the university.
• To assist the university registrar and financial aid department by assisting with enrollment.
• To promote the university by making presentations and speeches at alumni meetings, high school conferences, and community job fairs.
• To oversee the design of promotional literature and display materials for admissions, and ensure appropriate coordination of admissions and marketing staff.
• To attend conventions, meetings, and conferences as necessary to maintain knowledge of existing and new admissions policies, practices, and procedures.
• Plan professional development workshops and seminars for staff and other stakeholder groups involved in recruiting students.
• Conduct cross-training on Banner and other applications required to process incoming admission applications.
• Provide the chancellor, administrators, and other department heads with pertinent reports, and analyses of admissions statistics.
• To perform other duties and may be assigned by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management as requested.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree