Assistant Director of Admissions 998168

Xavier University is part of the 500-year-old Jesuit Catholic tradition of academic excellence in liberal art and is strongly committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity. These values are central to our mission . We strive for a climate of respect and inclusiveness that welcomes and supports members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, is committed unreservedly to open and free inquiry, and deliberately seeks out multiple perspectives.

Xavier University is seeking an Assistant Director of Territory Recruitment to join a strong team of admission professionals. The Assistant Director is the primary representative of Xavier University in an assigned geographic region. In this role, an individual will work directly with prospective students and their parents, high school guidance counselors, and transfer officers at two year colleges. The incumbent will be responsible for creating a comprehensive recruitment plan for their geographic territory. He or she will develop relationships with constituencies to convey information about University admissions policies, academic programs and specific features of Xavier’s campus. This position requires independence and self-direction within a defined organizational strategy.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience working in university admission/enrollment management, sales, customer service, or similar
• Ability to present effectively in front of a variety of audiences
• Outgoing personality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be covered by University insurance
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
• Willingness to work frequent evenings and weekends

To ensure consideration, qualified/interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and the names and contact information of three professional references on Xavier University's website by August 7, 2022 . Candidates are asked to include with their cover letter a brief statement on how they might support/contribute to Xavier’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, skin color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Xavier University requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Newly hired employees will be required to provide vaccination status upon on-boarding. Vaccine exemptions may be granted for medical or religious reasons.