Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
Azusa Pacific University is a Christian University nestled in the scenic San Gabriel Valley of Southern California—only minutes from the mountains and an hour from the ocean and the desert. Azusa Pacific University has much more than a beautiful campus and a great location. Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, APU is one of the leading evangelical Christian universities in the United States, offering more than 60 undergraduate areas of study, 26 master’s degrees, and 7 doctorates to more than 8,100 students. The university has enjoyed steady growth in student enrollment and academic excellence throughout the past 15 years, emphasizing scholarship and learning in a Christian environment. The university provides outstanding opportunities for staff in advancement, professional growth, and Christian ministry. APU seeks staff who model excellence in their discipline and have a clear and compelling understanding of their faith and Christian commitment.
To apply for this position an APU staff application must be completed and submitted to the Office of Human Resources along with a cover letter and resume. Please visit our website for the application procedure and employment application. http://www.apu.edu/humanresources/apply/
Description
The Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment serves to provide leadership to the Enrollment Counselor team in the Office of Graduate Admissions. The primary focus of this position is to assist the Director of Graduate Recruitment in meeting overall enrollment management goals through recruiting prospective students, converting inquiries to applicants, and applicants in to admitted and enrolled students. This position is also responsible to serve as an Enrollment Counselor for one program.
Examples of Duties
* Supervise and lead the non-Senior Enrollment Counselor team.
* Works with Director of Graduate Recruitment to ensure comprehensive and accurate and ongoing training of Enrollment Counselors and Regional Center Representatives.
* Overseas the development and maintenance of the Graduate Admissions New Graduate Student Welcome site.
* Assist with preparing and executing communication marketing plans within APU's CRM for recruitment purposes.
* Assist with planning and development of the annual competitor survey produced by the Office of Graduate Admissions.
* Serve as primary point of contact and customer service representative to prospective students and applicants, providing consistent, accurate and timely information about APU and its graduate programs.
* Work in conjunction with department chairs/program directors to ensure prospective students enroll in the appropriate APU graduate program to meet their career objectives.
* Provide basic financial aid information to prospective students.
* Represent and promote APU at various graduate and professional school fairs, conferences, public relations events, and other internal and external promotional activities relevant to student recruitment.
* Develop and maintain professional working relationships with support staff, faculty, directors, and department chairs of the programs represented to enhance quality customer service, and advance departmental enrollment goals.
* Utilize the APU student data base system to run weekly roster reports and to daily document student contact and interactions.
* Prepare and maintain weekly inquiry and applicant reports.
* Perform other duties as assigned by the director.
Education
Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
Experience
Two - Three years of professional experience working with people in a customer service and/or recruiting/sales environment. Demonstrated advancement in leadership roles. Previous admissions experience is preferred.
Skills
* Excellent oral and written communication skills. * Ability to speak in public. * Computer skills in word processing, data entry. * Self-management and organizational skills. * Excellent oral and written communication skills. * Ability to speak in public. * Computer skills in word processing, data entry. * Self-management and organizational skills. * Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
Mental Demands
* Ability to work autonomously; present self in a professional manner and reflect the goals and standards of APU. * Possess a high level of initiative, demonstrate good judgment. * Ability for confidentiality, to learn procedures and retain information. * Embrace the purpose and the mission of the university in providing Christian-based higher education for its students.
Physical Demands
* The position requires repetitive typing motion and sitting at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time. * Occasional standing for extended periods while making presentations or attending recruitment fairs. * Hearing and speaking on the phone. * Ability to conduct business at various offices on campus, traveling to and from offices on foot, or by motor vehicle. * Ability to lift, pull, grasp, stoop to low file drawers and reach top drawers of five-drawer file cabinet. * Availability to travel locally, and on occasion, nationally; must be currently licensed to drive in the State of California.
Visual Demands
Ability to read computer monitor, reading, and driving.
Environment
Pleasant office setting, comfortable temperature.
Details
Full-time position. Excellent benefits. Salary to be determined based on qualifications and experience.
