Associate Admissions Director jobs in South Carolina

Associate Admissions Director oversees one or multiple areas of student admissions. Manages and implements strategic recruitment and communication plans to ensure college's enrollment goals. Being an Associate Admissions Director may take part in graduate school admissions and scholarship administrations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Associate Admissions Director typically reports to Chief Admissions Officer. The Associate Admissions Director manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be an Associate Admissions Director typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Associate Director of Admissions
  • College of Charleston
  • Charleston, SC FULL_TIME
  • POSTING INFORMATION

    Internal Title
    Associate Director of Admissions

    Position Type
    Classified

    Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration
    Non-Faculty

    Pay Band
    6

    Level
    5

    Department
    Admissions

    Job Purpose
    The Associate Director recruits, evaluates, and counsels prospective and admitted prospective students. Associate Directors travel extensively (10-15 weeks annually), recruit and counsel prospective and admitted students for undergraduate admission, implement recruitment strategies, and manage assigned recruitment territories. Associate Directors review applicants for undergraduate admissions. Associate Directors have both high level programmatic and supervisory responsibilities (supervision includes Admissions Counselors and/or Assistant Directors). Associate Directors work closely with leadership in the Division of Enrollment Planning to research and develop recruitment strategies to reach enrollment goals.

    Minimum Requirements
    A Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of admissions experience with supervisory experience required. Priority given to applicants with a Master’s degree. An understanding of admissions procedures and the college selection process and an ability to work with diverse student populations is necessary. Ability to travel for extended periods of time. Strong planning, organizing, technology, and oral and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work cooperatively with other staff members and the college community. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

    Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    Must possess excellent communication, organization, and customer service skills. Must have considerable knowledge, skills, and ability in computer operations, data entry, Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to work closely with the other members of the admissions staff and across campus. Highly prefer candidates that adapt well to evolving technology.

    Additional Comments Regarding Position
    Must be able to travel extensively. Must have a valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one. Evening and weekend work will be required. Ability to lift and carry 40 – 60 lbs. is
    necessary. Experience working with CRM software (Salesforce/TargetX, transcript software, etc.) and SunGuard Banner products is preferred but not required.

    Special Instructions to Applicants
    Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
    • Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
    Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

    All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

    Salary
  • $55,341 - $63,000

Posting Date
04/01/2024

Closing Date
04/23/2024

Benefits
  • Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
  • Retirement
  • Long Term Disability
  • Paid Holidays
  • Free CARTA Bus Service
  • Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Full Benefits Package – Click Here

Open Until Filled
No

Posting Number
2024050

EEO Statement
The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.

Job Duties

Activity
The Associate Director is responsible for managing assigned recruitment territory. The Associate Director will research the territory and develop plans and strategies to increase enrollment and yield. Implementing recruitment strategies requires extensive travel (10-15 weeks annually including but not limited to high school visits, college fairs, informal interviews, admitted and prospective student events, and school counselor events). Requires significant follow-up and relationship building with various constituencies (students, parents, school counselors, community-based organizations, Alumni, Parent’s Council, Board members etc.) in order to meet enrollment goals determined by the Division of Enrollment Planning. The Associate Director is primarily responsible for their assigned territory but is expected to be able to counsel and assist any prospective student.

Essential or Marginal
Essential

Percent of Time
25

Activity
The Associate Director is responsible for advising varying audiences (students, parents, school counselors, community-based organizations, etc.) on admissions procedures, reviewing applications for degree seeking admission, and evaluating credentials. Advising may occur both on campus or while travelling assigned territory. A specialty population may be assigned for evaluation in addition to the specific territory. The Associate Director is responsible for evaluating applications and credentials for roughly 1,000 to 2,000 applications per year. This requires adherence to the admissions policies and procedures of the Office of Admissions, the Division of Enrollment Planning, and the College of Charleston. Associate Directors sit on higher level committees that help shape the incoming class and make final admissions decisions to reach university enrollment goals.

Essential or Marginal
Essential

Percent of Time
25

Activity
The Associate Director is essential to the day to day operation of the Office of Admissions. The Associate Director manages mid-level counseling staff, conducts informal student interviews, meets with walk-in customers, and fields phone calls and emails from students, parents, school counselors, etc.

Essential or Marginal
Essential

Percent of Time
10

Activity
Personnel management. Associate Director is responsible for supervising and managing Admissions Counselors and/or Assistant Directors. Associate Director will develop, plan and implement specific projects with supervisees while managing their schedules, processes, and performance.

Essential or Marginal
Essential

Percent of Time
25

Activity
Provides assistance with the planning, execution, and evaluation of large and small admissions events for prospective students and their families, both on campus and off campus locations. Works with Admissions Events to plan activities that are associated with recruitment related experiences.

Essential or Marginal
Essential

Percent of Time
15
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    • Greenville, SC FULL_TIME
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    Assistant Director of Admissions
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    • Columbia, SC FULL_TIME
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    Director of Admissions and Recruitment
    • State of South Carolina
    • Bamberg, SC FULL_TIME
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    • Savannah, GA
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    Director of Admissions
    • Oklahoma State University
    • Oklahoma City, OK
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