Assistant Director, Admission Events

SUMMARY AND SCOPE OF POSITION:  

 

The Assistant Director (AD) of Admission plays a significant role in supporting the mission and enrollment goals of Ursinus College, as well as maintaining the academic profile and fiscal health of the College.  As a crucial member of the Office of Admission, the AD acts as a significant support for the Director of Admission, as well as other senior members of the Admission team, through strategically implementing a highly efficient, team-based enrollment management model. Utilizing best practices, sound professional judgement and strategy development, the AD will lead recruitment efforts in an assigned recruitment territory, and fully invest in meeting the established enrollment goals of the College. 

As a critical team member within the Office of Admission, the AD acts as a role model of exemplary admission practices as well as takes an active role in the campus community. A proactive and nimble approach to evolving environments in application development, project management, and higher education trends is needed for successful outcomes. 

 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:  

 

• In consultation with the Director of Admission, develops and implements all admission-related events 

•Oversees the entirety of the admission visitor experience, including in-person and   virtual events, including, but not limited to daily visits, overnight visits, open houses academic days and yield events for prospective families  

• Serves as the primary organizational manager and liaison for the college’s strategy around campus-wide engagement in the enrollment process respond to inquiries regarding applications, admission policies and procedures, financial aid availability and program offerings at Ursinus College through prompt response to phone calls, text messages and email inquiries. 

• Develop and maintain relationships with prospective students and their families through frequent telephone, email, written and in-personal contact.

• Establish relationships with secondary school counselors, and other school administrators when appropriate, through attendance at various recruitment events, as well as continual outreach throughout the admission cycle. 

• Serve as the primary liaison between prospective students/parents and College programs, curriculum, and various campus opportunities by conducting interviews and information sessions, as well as through other modes of communication.

• Exercise professional judgement, follow established guidelines and expectations, and consult with senior staff members when necessary in reviewing applications and recommending applicants for admissions 

• Collaborate with Student Financial Services, as well as other campus offices, to provide information necessary for conversion and yield of prospective students 

• Under supervision and with guidance from the Director of Admission and senior staff members, oversee a special project within the Office of Admission with the goals of enhancing yield and developing strong project management and leadership skills 

• Participation in extensive travel within the assigned recruitment territory (both domestic and international), in new growth markets, and in other areas as needed, which includes: school visits; college fairs (both in and out of state); specialty recruitment tours; and attendance at special programs hosted by Community-Based Organizations and Partner Programs. Travel can range from 8-12 weeks annually. 

• Extremely frequent evening and weekend work required.