Assistant Director of Admissions

Position Title
Assistant Director of Admissions

Position Number
069111

Department
Admissions - 240300

Description of University

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in student counseling, communications, education, business or public relations, marketing, or other related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Experience with and ability to operate independently, exercising independent judgment and discretion with little or no guidance, and to be able to make decisions on behalf of the Admissions Office and the university that are appropriate, timely, and defensible.
• Ability to work as a member of a team with a flexible attitude.
• Willingness to work select evenings and weekends.
• Strong oral presentation and written communication skills.
• Highly organized.
• Successful completion of background investigation prior to employment.

License/Certification Required

Valid driver’s license and ability to rent vehicle.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of Admissions is a twelve-month exempt ( EHRA ) position at App State Hickory Campus who leads and assists in the coordination of Appalachian State University’s recruitment of prospective undergraduate students. This position is responsible for planning and assessing strategic recruitment and yield activities by exercising and continually developing a strong understanding of general market characteristics and trends as well as those specific to Appalachian. The Assistant Director counsels prospective students and their families in their college search process and their transition from high schools, 2-year institutions or other 4-year institutions to Appalachian State by providing information and assistance about the admissions and financial aid process, academic programs, campus visitation, and housing. This position also builds relationships with and serves as a primary contact for high school and independent counselors as well 2-year college advisors.

The Assistant Director is an essential part of a constructive and collaborative recruitment team that shares the responsibility for meeting the University’s strategic enrollment goals and enrolling students that echo Appalachian’s strategic plan. Admissions at Appalachian is particularly seeking candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and have a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for students from populations underrepresented at Appalachian State.

The Assistant Director completes the primary responsibilities above by:

• Serving as a territory manager by planning, executing and assessing all recruitment operations (on and off campus) necessary to meet recruitment and enrollment goals within an assigned geo-market.

• Assisting with planning and/or implementation of general on and off-campus recruitment and yield events throughout the cycle.

• Traveling extensively to high schools and attend college fairs, college nights, receptions, and other programs in this region to recruit prospective students.

• Developing and strengthening ties with high school counselors, independent counselors, community college counselors, alumni and other key influencers in the recruitment process within the assigned geo-market.

• Conducting extensive outreach and relationship and conversation-building activities (via in-person communication, phone, e-mail, written correspondence, and social media) with prospective students and their families throughout the recruitment funnel.

• Submitting territory management reports of recruitment and prospective student activity to the Senior Associate Director throughout the recruitment cycle.

• Reviewing and assessing student applications and supplemental materials and providing admission decision recommendations for applicants.

• Engaging in and/or leading other initiatives or tasks as assigned.

This is a regional position based in Hickory (new App State Hickory Center) with other travel in assigned territories. Travel to the main campus (Boone, NC) is expected to occur for monthly staff meetings, events, and as needed.

Suggested Salary Range
Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience

Physical Demands of Position

Ability to lift and move boxes of travel materials, extensive travel during fall and spring travel seasons, and ability to be stationary for long periods of time at college fairs.

All duties to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of three professional references with contact information

AA/EEO Statement

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Important Contacts:

Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources/Affirmative Action
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187
hr@appstate.edu

Office of Title IX Compliance
123 I.G. Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-2144
titleix@appstate.edu

ADA /504 Coordinator & EEO Officer
224 Joyce Lawrence Lane/Suite 112 Anne Belk Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3056
equalopportunity@appstate.edu

We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian

We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.

We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.

Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/40011

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