Assistant Director of Transfer Recruitment (Boone)

Position Title Assistant Director of Transfer Recruitment (Boone) Position Number 081701 Department Transfer Ser A Dir Engage Retention-2404TS 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.
• Ability to collaborate and form relationships.
• Effective communicator.
• Ability to work independently, exercising independent judgment, and make appropriate decisions on behalf of the department and university.
• Strong oral presentation and written communication skills.
• Highly organized.
• Willingness to work select evenings and weekends as necessary.

License/Certification Required
Valid driver's license and ability to rent vehicle. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Assistant Director of Transfer Recruitment will recruit, advise, and enroll prospective transfer & online students in defined territories to meet the University's strategic enrollment goals through extensive outreach and relationship-building activities. This position is based out of Boone, NC, with a recruitment territory in Western NC.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Serve as a territory manager for Appalachian's transfer and online student recruitment efforts.
• Plan and execute all recruiting operations necessary to meet recruitment and enrollment goals within an assigned geo-market. Develop a strategic recruitment plan for the assigned geo-markets.
• Advise prospective students regarding coursework at their current institution per the Baccalaureate Degree Plans and Credit Equivalency Database.
• Travel to college fairs, college nights, and other programs in this region to recruit prospective transfer and online students. Host Lunch & Learns, conduct advising appointments, and develop other recruiting efforts in territory. Offer virtual opportunities such as Transfer Webinars and 1-on-1 chats.
• Strengthen ties with community college counselors/advisors and other key influences in the recruitment process within the assigned geo-market.
• Promote Aspire Appalachian on partner institution campuses within the territory, serve as Appalachian point of contact, present in ACA 122 classes, and meet the prescribed Appalachian responsibilities of the signed agreement.
• Conduct extensive outreach and relationship/conversation-building activities (via in-person communication, phone, texting, email, written correspondence, and social media) to prospective students, applicants, and admitted and confirmed transfer students.
• Assist students (and families) in any way possible as they move through the recruitment cycle.
• Set up department visits with academic departments for prospective students to learn more about their intended majors.
• Provide admission decision recommendations for selected applicants from assigned territory.
• Present recruitment and transitional information at ACA classes, Open House, and other venues.
• Work with other members of the transfer recruitment team on event planning, digital engagement, and other initiatives to meet recruitment goals.
• Support Enrollment Management by working events like Commencement, etc.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Suggested Salary Range 44,000 - 46,700 Physical Demands of Position
Typical physical demands of a professional position within a university. 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 References with Contact Information (please provide a minimum of 3)

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:

Director of Human Resources/ EEO Officer
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187

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

ADA /504 Coordinator & Office of Disability Resources Director
Office of Disability Resources
224 Joyce Lawrence Lane/Suite 112 Anne Belk Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3056 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/34857 Posting Number 201500986P