Assistant Director of Admissions

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Department:

Admissions & Special Populations

Time Type:

Full time

Work Modality:

Hybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week)

Union:

SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division. That means the terms and conditions of your employment are governed by university policy (including the Staff Personnel Policies Manual) and any collective bargaining agreement entered into between American University and SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division.

Job Description:

Summary:

The Assistant Director position is responsible for the admission and recruitment of domestic freshman and transfer applicants including recruitment travel as well as application evaluation. This position is also responsible for assisting with the coordination and staffing of on-campus programs and online events for prospective students.

The number of freshmen applications that the Assistant Director reviews ranges from one thousand to two thousand annually. The number of transfer applications that the Assistant Director reviews ranges from one hundred to two hundred annually. This position requires minimal supervision.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Reads and evaluates applications for undergraduate admission; makes decisions or refers to either the Associate Director or Director of Admissions.
  
  
• Conducts recruitment travel; participates in high school visits, community college visits, college fairs, regional interviews and other regional events.
  
  
• Provides guidance, expertise and recommendations to prospective students, parents, alumni, guidance counselors and transfer advisors; conducts outreach to this population.
  
  
• Serves as a liaison with another office/department on-campus or serves as the key contact admission professional to a defined population.
  
  
• Examples include athletics, alumni volunteers, or students that wish to defer admission.
  
  
• Conducts on-campus information sessions and interviews for prospective students and their parents; gives overview of university programs/majors, student life and the admissions process.
  
  
• Participates in campus and online events.
  
  
• Develops and implements recruitment strategy and plans for a specific geographic area.
  
  
• Analyzes results of previous years’ activities and then develops and executes a comprehensive, integrated plan for both fall and spring travel/visits/events each year involving outreach to prospective students, parents, high school counselors, transfer advisors, alumni and others.
  
  

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Full-Time.
  
  
• 35 hours per week.
  
  
• Evening and weekend work required.
  
  

Salary Range:

• $59,000-$65,000 annually.
  
  

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree.
  
  
• 1-3 years of relevant experience.
  
  
• At least 2 years of professional experience in admissions or related areas.
  
  
• Knowledge of trends and practices in higher education.
  Writing ability.
  
  
• Ability to represent the University and demonstrate highly developed interpersonal and public speaking skills.
  
  
• Demonstrated problem solving ability.
  
  
• Computer skills.
  
  
• Organizational skills and ability to conduct demographic and historical research as it pertains to American University’s applicant trends.
  
  
• Ability to contribute to a team-oriented environment within the Office of Enrollment.
  
  

Travel Required:

• Travel consists of six to eight weeks in the fall and spring combined.
  
  

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options .

Other Details

• Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
  
  
• Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.
  
  
• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
  
  
• American University is an E-Verify employer.
  
  

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