Assistant Director of Admissions

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Job Summary/Basic Function

At Maryville University, we believe that every student deserves access to opportunity, and we are boldly reimagining what it means to support student success in higher education. Rooted in our values of personalized, learner-centered flexibility; access & opportunity; and a relentless commitment to a five-star student experience, we are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented professional to serve as Assistant Director of Admissions.

Participate as a member of the recruitment staff in recruiting undergraduate

on-campus students in accordance with the University’s mission and vision.

Formally responsible for making recommendations regarding policies

associated with the job’s purpose and essential responsibilities.

Determine whether to accept or reject applicants.

Set itineraries and locations of recruitment trips.

Determine priorities for high school visits and college fair participation.

Decide whether to admit students based on high school and/or college

transcripts.

Decide the priorities for prospective student contact and follow-up.

Determine logistical arrangements for projects.

Responsibilites

Determine and fulfill territory management responsibilities for an

assigned territory in a manner that maximizes enrollment

Design, implement and evaluate project management

responsibilities in support of successful recruitment/marketing

plan.

Counsel and advise students and parents regarding admission,

scholarships and financial aid, academic programs, student life,

housing and other enrollment-related topics.

Establish and maintain an informational, active communication

and engagement system with prospective on-campus

undergraduate students, parents and high school and/or

community college counselors utilizing digital, video and social

media tools.

Participate as an active member of the admission team in making appropriate contributions to the development and implementation of recruitment strategies leading to meeting and exceeding enrollment goals.

Read, interpret and evaluate students’ academic credentials to

make accurate admission decisions.

Use Salesforce CRM and mobile devices to manage, track,

analyze and communicate with prospective students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of CRM/relational database (Salesforce, SLATE,

Hobson’s, etc.)

• Knowledge of admissions/enrollments/sales

• Knowledge of digital, video and social media strategies for

engagement

• Valid Driver’s License

• Ability to travel/drive and work varied hours, including evenings

and weekends

• Strong interpersonal/human relations and customer service skills

• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population of faculty, staff

and students

• Written and verbal communication skills, including public

speaking skills

• Ability to work independently and as a team player

• Basic research and technical skills, planning and organizational

skills

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background screening.

Applicants requiring University sponsorship to obtain employment authorization will not be considered for this position.

Maryville University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.