SR ASSOC DIRECTOR ADMISSIONS

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Undergraduate Admissions, this position serves as the primary recruitment and communication planner for new student enrollment at the undergraduate level. Additional information about the Office of Undergraduate Admissions is located at https://www.admissions.uga.edu/.

Essential Duties:

• Responsible for developing recruitment strategies to achieve diverse undergraduate enrollment at the University of Georgia for first-year, transfer, international and targeted audiences.

• Leads the development of annual communication plans and related strategies for accomplishing institutional enrollment goals.

• Guides all aspects of enrollment communication strategy including but not limited to: print publications, web development, e-mail communications, video development, advertising, public relations, and direct mail campaigns.

• Serves as primary contact for UGA Admissions in developing relationships with vendors, lead generation providers, and marketing support services. Manages business relationships and contracts with vendors.

• Manages multiple communication plans and related strategies for new student enrollment and targeted audiences and ensures project goals and deadlines are achieved.

• Manages relationships with campus partners in developing university-wide recruitment initiatives.

• Coordinates the use of demographic and market research related to new student enrollment.

• Represents Office of Undergraduate Admissions within both the campus and external audiences.

• Supervises several members of the Leadership and communication team

Special Instructions to Applicants

Posting Details

Posting Number

F1590P

Working Title

SR ASSOC DIRECTOR ADMISSIONS

Department

VPI-Admissions Office

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Anticipated Start Date

07/01/2023

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date

03/07/2023

Job Closing Date

Open until filled

Yes

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title

Assoc/Asst Director, Division/Department AD

FLSA

Faculty Rank

Administrative Faculty

Contract Type

Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status

Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree or higher.

Additional Requirements

A minimum of 8-10 years of significant, progressive experience in admissions or higher education to include a record of increasingly responsible supervisory/management experience.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

• Significant admissions background to include a record of increasingly responsible supervisory/management history preferred.
• Evidence of providing strategic oversight of CRM and reporting system.
• Record of working in a higher education environment developing comprehensive communication/marketing plans and guiding a team through program implementation.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• The ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form is desired.
• Skills in social media networking are desired.

Physical Demands

Is this a Position of Trust?

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

Yes

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

Yes

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

Yes

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

Yes

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Manage Events, Recruitment, Access & Inclusion, and Community Engagement Initiatives which include strategy development and deployment, and budget creation and facilitation.

Percentage Of Time

30

Duties/Responsibilities

Develop the strategic plan for all aspects of enrollment communication strategy and direct team members in the planning and implementation. This may include brand awareness, multi-channel communications campaigns, print publications, web development, social media, and other forms of communications.

Percentage Of Time

20

Duties/Responsibilities

Develop recruitment and territory management strategies to achieve diverse undergraduate enrollment at the University of Georgia for a variety of populations including first-year, transfer, international, underrepresented populations, and other targeted groups.

Percentage Of Time

20

Duties/Responsibilities

Serve as the primary contact for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to develop relationships and facilitate contracts with vendors, lead generation providers, and marketing support services.

Percentage Of Time

10

Duties/Responsibilities

Represent the Office of Undergraduate Admissions with campus partners and community constituents to develop and support recruitment initiatives.

Percentage Of Time

10

Duties/Responsibilities

Other duties/projects as needed.

Percentage Of Time

10

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Are you fluent in both Spanish and English?
   • Yes
   • No
2. Do you have experience managing marketing efforts and communications to an external audience?
   • Yes
   • No
3. Do you have experience developing a marketing or communications plan?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents