Regional Admission Counselor & Senior Assistant Director of Admission

Regional Admission Counselor & Senior Assistant Director of Admission Hendrix College is seeking a full-time, 12-month Regional Admission Counselor & Senior Assistant Director.

Reporting to the Director of Admission, this position will play a key role in developing and implementing strategy to enhance the recruitment efforts of Hendrix College, including coordinating the recruitment of a specific key, geographic territory using a data-informed approach and developing relationships with students, supporters, and influencers from initial inquiry through enrollment.

The Senior Assistant Director will also be in charge of specific projects within the office where they will have autonomy in determining how best to reach the institutional and office goals.

Being based in the Houston/ Austin, Texas region, this role serves as the college's admission presence in the assigned territory and is expected to foster strong relationships on behalf of Hendrix College within the community.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES * Develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment plan to achieve assigned goals for a large geographic region, utilizing historical data, current market trends, and independent research.

Maintain accurate reports and gauge effectiveness of recruitment activities to identify necessary adjustments for current or subsequent recruitment cycle.

* Develop a broad and deep understanding of Hendrix College's mission, key features and benefits in order to present information about Hendrix both on and off campus to students, families, and educators in an accurate, effective, and compelling way.

* Independently evaluate applications for admission to assess their academic preparation for the rigors of a Hendrix education.

Identify key interests and develop personalized recruitment plans for each admitted student from the assigned territory including being prepared to discuss costs and return on investment.

* Through frequent travel and continuous communication, develop and cultivate relationships with school counselors, community-based organization representatives, independent educational consultants, and other influencers in assigned recruitment territory.

Travel will typically involve 12-16 weeks per year and include individual meetings with families, visits to high schools, and attendance at college fairs.

* Participate in workshops, retreats, webinars, and other professional development opportunities to enhance professional growth.

* Specific project responsibilities will be assigned based on talent and experience and could include: * Coordination of transfer student recruitment process to include: cultivating specific markets to develop transfer student pipelines, identifying potential transfer students, implementing personalized recruitment plans, evaluating applications and potential transfer credit, coordinating with other offices on campus in support of transfer enrollment.

Research into current best practices being used by peer colleges and recommendations for short-, medium-, and long-term initiatives will be expected.

* Coordination of international student recruitment to include developing a comprehensive, multi-year plan to enhance recruitment and increase enrollment of international students.

A primary objective is the review and improvement of the current international application process, and identifying and implementing modification to the process for evaluating international credentials and applications to identify students prepared for the rigors of a Hendrix education in an efficient and effective way.

The Senior Assistant Director will be expected to research potential partnerships for recruitment of international students and will be called on to propose and manage an annual budget for international recruitment.

* Development and implementation of a series of virtual programs to supplement in-person recruitment at all phases of the admissions process and for all audiences.

Identifying the specific needs, developing solutions, and leading the virtual event implementation, as well as evaluating the relative success of each initiative will be critical elements of this work.

* Redesign, development, and management of an effective admissions ambassador program utilizing student interns, tour guides, social media assistants, etc.

All elements of the admissions ambassador program---promotion, hiring, training, utilization, appreciation-should be regularly evaluated and improved as the needs of the office and interests of students evolve.

This work will be done collaboratively with the Director of Admission Operations.

* Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor's degree and 4 years professional experience.

* Must reside in Texas, preferably in the Houston or Austin area.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE * Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills, including prompt responsiveness.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and familiarity with Technolutions Slate CRM.

* Excellent organizational and time management skills.

* Respect for privacy and appropriate use of confidential information.

* Ability to work with little or no supervision.

* Ability to list/carry/push/pull objects weighing up to 25 pounds is required.

* An appreciation of a liberal arts education and the ability to convey its value as it relates to outcomes * Ability to work at a sustained fast pace and continuously produce high quality work * Enthusiasm, creativity, and self-motivation are valued in addition to a commitment to working with diverse populations.

A valid driver's license is required at time of hire and for duration of employment.

Frequent evening and weekend work required.

Consideration of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Applications should include a letter of application and a resume with contact information for three professional references.

The annual salary is $49,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Applications can be submitted at Questions about this position can be submitted to . Hendrix College strives to maintain an environment free from discrimination and harassment, where members of the Hendrix Community treat each other with respect, dignity and courtesy.

The College adheres to the principle of equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or national origin.