Assistant Director of Admissions

Job no: 492428
Work type: Full-time
Location: St. Louis, MO
Categories: Customer Service, Enrollment

Posting Details

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Assistant Director of Admissions at Maryville University participates as a member of the recruitment staff in recruiting undergraduate on-campus students in accordance with the University’s mission and vision. The successful candidate must be committed to fostering a culturally diverse atmosphere for faculty, staff and students. This position reports to the Associate Vice President for Enrollment and will perform the following duties:

• Determine and fulfill territory management responsibilities for an assigned territory in a manner that maximizes enrollment.
• Design, implement and evaluate project management responsibilities in support of a successful recruitment/marketing plan.
• Counsel and advise students and parents regarding admission, scholarships and financial aid, academic programs, student life, housing, and other enrollment-related topics.
• Establish and maintain an informational, active communication system with prospective on-campus undergraduate students, parents, and high school and/or community college counselors which enhances the successful attainment of enrollment goals.
• Participate as an active member of the admission team in making appropriate contributions to the development and implementation of recruitment strategies.
• Read, interpret, and evaluate students’ academic credentials to make accurate admission decisions.
• Use Salesforce CRM and mobile devices to manage, track, analyze, and communicate with prospective students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel/drive and work varied hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Strong interpersonal/human relations and customer service skills.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.
• Ability to demonstrate self-direction and motivation.
• Written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Basic research and technical skills, planning, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years work experience in admissions/enrollment/sales environment.
• CRM/Relational Database proficiency (Salesforce, SLATE, Hobson’s, etc).

Physical Demands

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening.

Applicants requiring University sponsorship to obtain employment authorization will not be considered for this position.

Maryville University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.

Advertised: August 21, 2020
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