Admissions Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must demonstrate an understanding the Walsh University Statement of Faith and a commitment to support the Mission, Vision, Values and Code of Ethical Conduct of Walsh University in accordance with Ex Corde Ecclesiae and the Catholic intellectual tradition.
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Demonstrated success in relationship-building, recruitment, or customer service.
• Professional demeanor and ability to interact with charity towards students, staff and faculty.
• Positive attitude a must.
• Strong creativity, organization, and planning skills
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours including some nights and weekends
• Ability to analyze data and make informed recruitment decisions.
• Strong customer-service orientation.
• Proficiency with CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and enrollment technologies.
• Ability to travel extensively during recruitment seasons.
• Ability to work with others, as well as work independently
• Ability to interact and communicate with members of the University and others as necessary

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred
• Two to five years of admissions, enrollment management, higher education, sales, marketing, or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Admissions with team territory management.
• Plan and implement recruitment activities for assigned population, including travel activities and developing an inquiry pool, conversion of inquiry to applicant, applicant to admit, and admit to enrollment.
• Conduct interviews with prospective students and family members who visit campus.
• Establish relationships with high school guidance counselors and other groups by hosting regional and on-campus visits.
• Plan and execute approximately 8 to 10 weeks of recruitment travel in an assigned territory through visiting high schools, college fairs and other outreach events.
• Responsible for attending all on-campus and virtual recruitment events throughout the year, including: Open Houses Accepted Student Days Visit Programs Group Visits Virtual Events Yield Activities
• Represent the admissions office during evening and weekend recruitment programs as needed.
• Collaborate with academic and administrative departments to enhance the prospective student experience.
• Maintain record comments and applicant progress in the university’s CRM software system.
• Provide accurate and timely guidance to prospective students and families regarding financial aid options, scholarship opportunities, FAFSA requirements, and the overall affordability of a Walsh University education.
• Support the Director of Admissions with reporting and data review to help drive recruitment initiatives.
• Serve as a resource and mentor for admissions counselors and student ambassadors.
• Assist with training new admissions staff and student workers.
• Work with the Director of Operations and Marketing Office on the recruitment communication plan and marketing programs.
• Manage selected student recruitment programs and special projects as assigned by the Director of Undergraduate Admissions or Vice President of Enrollment Management
• Supervisory responsibility of student employees
• Other duties as assigned or required.