SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY Assistant Director, Admissions Salary in the United States

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Job Description

Job Description

DUTIES AND TASKS:

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them form the position if the work is similar or related or a logical assignment to the position.   Management may require incumbents to perform duties other than those contained in this document.

• Increase the regional prominence of the Center education at Saint Leo University through program marketing, information sessions, student recruitment, and implementation of enrollment management tactics
• Implement a seamless follow-up on all prospects and develop effective relationships with the area businesses and educational community, ensuring high visibility for the programs and Saint Leo University at large
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the recruitment and marketing plan with the purpose of promoting Saint Leo University’s visibility and general recruitment efforts throughout the region.
• Meet enrollment goals for assigned target recruitment area.
• Evaluate and execute admission decisions on applicant files.
• Maintain continuing flow of quality applicants to the University by analyzing trends in enrollment and marketing activities, leading activities to continue programs that are effective, and presenting new strategies for the University's recruitment and admission activities.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Enhance University reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Maintain and update files. Assist with and complete student paperwork.
• Support the University’s mission and core values as a contributing member of the University community.
• Other duties as assigned by the Atlanta Education Center Director(s).

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge:

• Thorough understanding of student recruitment cycles
• Ability to build rapport and relationships with local businesses while identifying enrollment opportunities for the Center.
• Ability to analyze reports and data in Salesforce and Colleague systems to effectively meet enrollment goals for the Center.
• Ongoing and creative follow-up strategies with leads, inquiries, prospects, applicants, and referrals with a sense of urgency
• Maintain and analyze all marketing and recruiting efforts to determine future planning with the Associate Director
• Ability to work in a team environment, plan and organize work, prioritize work and manage time
• Intermediate skill in Microsoft Office Suite, student information systems and other software

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of experience or a Masters degree and 1-2 years of experience.

• Prior recruiting and marketing experience, advising skills, preferably in higher education recruiting adult students
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Must be able to work independently
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• Knowledge of the Center’s marketing areas and cultural fit a bonus
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as required
• Travel is required