Assistant Director of Admissions - Washington, United States - American University

American University

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Washington, United States

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world.

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American University

Department:
First Year Admissions

Time Type:
Full time

Work Modality:
Hybrid 02 (On Campus 2 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:
This position requires mínimal supervision.

Essential Functions:

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.
Finalizes airline, hotel, and car rental reservations for travel and completes expense reports.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree. 13 years of relevant experience.
At least 2 years of professional experience in admissions or related areas.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Evening and weekend work required.
This is a unioneligible position.

Salary Range:
- $58,000 to $63,000/year.

Travel Required:

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

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

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 teamoriented environment within the Office of Enrollment.

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.

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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