Assistant Director of Admissions

Job Description

Randolph-Macon College, a private, co-educational liberal arts institution, invites applications for a full-time Assistant Director of Admissions. Reporting to the Director of Admissions, the Assistant Director will be responsible for the successful recruitment, selection, and enrollment of prospective students. The Assistant Director represents the College, both on and off campus, to prospective students, families, and school counselors. This person will assist in the development and take the lead in the implementation of a recruitment plan and strategy for the assigned geographic territory. The position will assist in the planning and directing of various admissions activities related to the Enrollment Management strategic plan.

Founded in 1830, Randolph-Macon has approximately 1650 students and is located in Ashland, VA, a residential community 15 miles north of Richmond and 90 miles south of Washington D.C. Randolph-Macon College, an equal opportunity employer, believes that students learn best in a diverse, inclusive community and is therefore committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. We welcome applications from members of underrepresented populations or bilingual speakers.

Responsibilities include:

Actively recruit and counsel prospective students

Build relationships with prospective students, parents, school counselors, and other individuals and/or organizations involved in the recruitment process through exceptional, first-class customer service and timely replies

Assist in the development of and fully execute recruitment and enrollment activities that align with strategic goals established for that territory

Interpret enrollment reports related to assigned territory goals and execute recruitment strategies that support the efforts to reach enrollment goals

Evaluate applications for admission

Represent Randolph-Macon at recruitment events such as high school visits and college fairs, more specifically, independent travel throughout a geographic territory of approximately six to eight weeks in the fall and two to three weeks in the spring

Manage at a minimum of one project in support of recruitment and enrollment activities

Conduct interviews and information sessions for prospective students and families on the Randolph-Macon’s academic and extracurricular activities, campus culture, admission, evaluation, and financial aid process

Develop relationships with potential students and parents, requiring extensive telephone, email, and face-to-face communications

Positively collaborate with other team members across the campus community and within the Admissions and Financial Aid Offices

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required

Two to five years of previous Admissions experience preferred

Bilingual skills in Spanish preferred

Strong written/oral communication skills

Excellent customer service and strong analytical skills

Willingness to travel; overnight and possible out-of-state travel is required

Availability for evening and weekend work

Must be detail-oriented and comfortable working with diverse populations

Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential information and situations

Ability to prioritize tasks in a hectic, deadline-driven environment while working on tasks concurrently

Evidence of experience meeting and/or exceeding goals

Comfortable with public speaking in large and small group situations

Computer literacy and willingness to learn new software applications

Demonstrated ability to take initiative

Ability to work as a team member

Customer service or sales experience

Valid driver's license

To apply: Please complete an online application at to include uploading a resume, letter of interest, and contact information for two professional references addressed to: Sharon Jackson, Director of Human Resources. Screening of applications will begin immediately.

Full-time