Assistant Director of Admissions
- Employer
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Location
- Arizona, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Feb 19, 2021
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Job Description
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott, Arizona campus is hiring an Assistant Director of International Admissions to join the Admissions/Enrollment Team. Embry-Riddle's Prescott Campus is respected worldwide for cutting-edge instruction and training for tomorrow’s aviation, aerospace, security and intelligence leaders. Prescott is a mile-high city and its climate reflects seasonable weather excellent for flying. Daytime averages are 80°F in the summer and 45°F in the winter. At 5,000 ft. above sea level, it boasts a mild climate, clean air, pristine wilderness areas, and nearby national forests. The university is a small, private, residential university in the mountains of Arizona with approximately 3,500 students. Staff/faculty/student interaction is highly valued and is a central theme of our campus. It is located 100 miles north of Phoenix and 120 miles south of the Grand Canyon.
The Assistant Director of International Admissions is responsible for all aspects of international student admissions, recruitment, and enrollment to meet targeted enrollment goals for the campus and University. The Assistant Director will also assist the Director of International Admissions in planning recruitment strategies and the annual marketing plan, maintaining continuous contact with prospective students during the admissions process, extensive outreach, analyzing data and staying current on industry and campus news that could impact the international admissions field.
Manage the assigned regional territory by adhering to the Admissions Standard Operating Procedures including:
Plan, manage and participate in off campus recruitment events:
Create and implement a territory specific recruitment plan to meet targeted enrollment goals:
Remain current on University degree programs, national and international admissions standards and policies, financial aid, status of campus and facilities. Possess and maintain current knowledge of aviation, aerospace and security industry and trends.
Assist with minimal supervision of Admissions Office student employees.
Other duties as assigned.
ERAU benefits include:
Qualifications
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott, Arizona campus is hiring an Assistant Director of International Admissions to join the Admissions/Enrollment Team. Embry-Riddle's Prescott Campus is respected worldwide for cutting-edge instruction and training for tomorrow’s aviation, aerospace, security and intelligence leaders. Prescott is a mile-high city and its climate reflects seasonable weather excellent for flying. Daytime averages are 80°F in the summer and 45°F in the winter. At 5,000 ft. above sea level, it boasts a mild climate, clean air, pristine wilderness areas, and nearby national forests. The university is a small, private, residential university in the mountains of Arizona with approximately 3,500 students. Staff/faculty/student interaction is highly valued and is a central theme of our campus. It is located 100 miles north of Phoenix and 120 miles south of the Grand Canyon.
The Assistant Director of International Admissions is responsible for all aspects of international student admissions, recruitment, and enrollment to meet targeted enrollment goals for the campus and University. The Assistant Director will also assist the Director of International Admissions in planning recruitment strategies and the annual marketing plan, maintaining continuous contact with prospective students during the admissions process, extensive outreach, analyzing data and staying current on industry and campus news that could impact the international admissions field.
Manage the assigned regional territory by adhering to the Admissions Standard Operating Procedures including:
- Prospect, applicant, admit and matriculate management that
provides continual written, electronic, virtual and telephone
communication to students, which generates interest, encourages
them to apply, assists them in the admissions process, etc.
- Review and approve applications for admission to the
University, and recommend admissions decisions to the
Director
- Act as liaison between incoming students and University staff
and departments.
Plan, manage and participate in off campus recruitment events:
- Manage all aspects of recruitment travel in assigned
territory
- Travel domestically and internationally when applicable
- Identify and participate in college fairs, presentations and
meetings with prospective students, parents, education
professionals in designated geographic market virtually, on-campus
and off-campus.
- Evaluate recruitment travel on an ongoing and year-to-year
basis for opportunities of improvement, cost savings and strategic
growth
Create and implement a territory specific recruitment plan to meet targeted enrollment goals:
- Analyze effectiveness of recruitment strategies
- Develop and maintain close working relationships with key
international high school and community college counselors, agents,
and other stakeholders
Remain current on University degree programs, national and international admissions standards and policies, financial aid, status of campus and facilities. Possess and maintain current knowledge of aviation, aerospace and security industry and trends.
Assist with minimal supervision of Admissions Office student employees.
Other duties as assigned.
ERAU benefits include:
- Retirement Plan - ERAU offers immediate vesting and provides a
6% gift and will match up to 3.5% of employee contributions
- Two BC/BS health plans – PPO and high deductible plan with a
health savings account
- Tuition waivers for employees, spouses, and dependent children
will cover one undergraduate and graduate degree per person
- Use of various campus services: fitness center, library, mail
room and enjoy observation flights
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- One to three years of related experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; cultural
sensitivity, the ability to deal positively with the public and
stakeholders from different backgrounds using good public relations
skills; effective listening skills; establish and maintain
excellent working relationship with others.
- Be self-motivated and self-assured; have the capacity to see
projects through to successful completion.
- Must be willing to travel and present extensively (up to 16
weeks per academic year), work early mornings, evenings, weekends
and possibly minor holidays, possess a valid US passport and
driver’s license with good driving record.
- Analytical skills with knowledge of information systems and
technical expertise with Microsoft operating systems, Excel,
PowerPoint, Word, Outlook/email, and Internet end-user
applications.
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