Associate Director of Admissions - Kansas City Campus
- Employer
- Kansas City University
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jun 9, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Communications, Other Communications, Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Public Relations & Marketing (Campus), Student Affairs, Admissions, Enrollment, Retention & Registrar, Minority & Multicultural Affairs, Other Student Affairs
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Job Description:
The Associate Director of Admissions will manage the student application process and contribute to the establishment of student recruitment strategies and goals. This position will maintain informative communications with internal and external constituents; assist with the development and administration of Admissions protocols, communications, and technological media and promote the University as a nurturing, family-friendly environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manages the student application process
- Ensures an integrated admittance process from initial contact with students through confirmation/notification
- Contributes to the establishment of student recruitment strategies and goal
- Maintains accurate, informative, and timely communications with internal and external constituents and students
- Assists with the development and administration of Admissions protocols and communications
- Cultivates relationships with prospective students
- Manages all statistical reporting
- Represents department and the University favorably and in accordance with established Core Values and expectations
- Perform other duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the University
- Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- Three years of Admissions experience.
- Two years experience in a leadership position, managing processes and/or personnel.
- Two years of supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in Admission functions and operations.
- Must have excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills to function effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong working knowledge and proficiency in working with databases, report generators, word processing, electronic mail, and spreadsheets. Proficient in Microsoft Office essential.
- Familiarity and proficient in Workday, a plus.
- Must be organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
- Flexibility and adaptability to shifting priorities and departmental demands essential.
- Excellent follow-through skills required.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task, balance multiple projects in stressful situations and with frequent interruption, yet, able to perform assignments accurately, attain deadlines, and maintain positive relations.
- Must be diplomatic at all times and able to exercise good judgment, while maintaining discretion.
- Must maintain an on-going, insurable driving record.
KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law.
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Thank you for your interest in a career at KCU!
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Kansas City has been home to KCU for more than 100 years. Now, KCU is proud to call Joplin, Missouri a second home. We’re constantly creating new programs such as the Clinical Psychology Doctoral program, an MS in biomedical science, specialized dual degrees and a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree.
KCU has a long, rich history of osteopathic medicine. Founded in 1916 by George J. Conley, DO, KCU is the oldest medical school in Kansas City and the largest medical school in Missouri.
Join KCU to become part of a progressive, diverse and inclusive community of which you can be proud, and leave a mark by making possible the education of future leaders in the health sciences.
It’s so much more than just a paycheck. It is more than our award-winning benefits, competitive compensation package and outstanding well-being program. The strength of our university is rooted in our talented group of people and our shared sense of purpose. We are a university founded on science and compassion that never stops working to ensure a future with both.
Nationally recognized benefits package to help ensure the health and well-being of you and your family.
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- FSA & HSA with Annual KCU Contribution
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Telehealth Services
- Pharmacy Advocacy Program
And we always strive to DO good.
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