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Assistant Director of Admissions (School of Nursing and Health Sciences)

Employer
North Park University
Location
Chicago, Illinois

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Administrative Jobs
Institutional & Business Affairs, Admissions & Enrollment
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Department:    Office of Graduate and Adult Admissions 

Reports To:  Director of Graduate and Adult Program Enrollment Management    

Position Summary: The Assistant Director of Admissions is responsible for the complete admissions process for the graduate programs of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. This includes generating prospects/applicants, assisting prospects/applicants through the admissions process, admitting students to specific schools or programs and/or insuring department approval for admission.  Meets or exceeds annual enrollment goals by partnering with the marketing and recruitment process for North Park’s graduate and adult programs in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences.

Essential Responsibilities:

  1. Achieves or exceeds annual enrollment goals set by director for specific programs of responsibility
  2. Collaboratively works to increase prospective student funnel by direct and indirect participation in college fairs and on-and-off campus events as needed. (School of Nursing and Health Sciences)
  3. Generates prospects/applicants through various ways such as partnerships, events, and other connections.
  4. Supports the development and placement of accurate, appropriate, and timely advertising and promotions for prospective student advertising by the director and University Marketing Communication.
  5. Supports the communication strategies for prospective students by ensuring contact with every prospective student via phone, email, text, and/or personal appointment with expediency upon prospect inquiry. 
  6. Manages the transition of student inquiry into applications. Contacts applicant immediately upon submission of an inquiry for all programs and moves them to next steps.
  7. Monitors the non-curricular aspects of the general admission landing page/website, ensuring website is marketing-oriented, accurate, user friendly, and responds to prospective students’ needs. Works with designated marketing manager for graduate and degree completion programs to streamline and maintain these online assets.
  8. Attends college fairs and other off-campus recruitment events developing a travel territory on a regular basis (extensive local, virtual and possible out-of- state). Maintains and promotes office hours at offsite campus(es), if necessary. Actively seeks opportunities to showcase university programs and initiatives in the wider community. 
  9. Understands the components, offerings, and licensure aspects of the programs within the appropriate school he/she recruits. Remains up-to-date on the School of Nursing and Health Sciences and State of Illinois licensure requirements.
  10. When appropriate, develops and implements plan for targeting and accessing organizations that either (a) have large populations of prospective students or (b) may be an attractive location to offer an on-site program.  Recommends appropriate promotional mechanisms to target these organizations.
  11. Actively seeks opportunities to showcase university programs and initiatives in the wider community.
  12. Mobilizes current students and alumni to assist in recruitment.
  13. Partners with the director and marketing manager for graduate and degree completion programs on marketing and recruitment issues as they relate to prospective student enrollment initiatives.
  14. Tracks and analyzes enrollment and marketing data and provides enrollment reports to director on a weekly basis in relation to prospects and prospective student events.
  15. Willingly works the number and non-traditional hours necessary to successfully recruit working professionals and meet enrollment and job objectives.  At a minimum, is available until 7 p.m. two evenings per week, and some (5-6) Saturdays throughout the year.  Host general Saturday information sessions as well as webinars/information session as directed.
  16. Embodies the spirit of North Park, the Admissions Office, and the School of Nursing and Health Sciences by exhibiting a sincere, service-based attitude with all prospects and colleagues.
  17. Serves as a member of the North Park Admissions Team by becoming conversant with all North Park programs, counseling North Park students who may be interested in areas and programs for multiple schools, and attending admissions meetings.
  18. Participates in School of Nursing and Health Sciences faculty and staff meetings, and other department meetings on a regular basis or as requested.

Essential Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
  • Minimum of five years of professional work experience required, preferably in a sales and marketing and/or healthcare environment.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience directly related to adult, bachelor degree completion and/or graduate student markets along with experience in traditional or non-traditional markets
  • Knowledge of nursing licensure programs and requirements preferred
  • Strong knowledge of web-based marketing, including familiarity with social media platforms.
  • Enjoy and be effective at working independently
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Effective written and oral interpersonal communication skills
  • Sensitivity to the unique needs of adult students
  • Strong results orientation
  • Data-driven decision maker
  • Must be self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and detail-oriented
  • Have access to own transportation and ability to transport and set-up up displays and manage a travel territory with evening travel corresponding to the adult student demographic
  • Must be able to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends
  • Appreciation for, personal commitment to, and ability to effectively articulate North Park’s mission to Christian higher education.
  • Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and databases needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Desirable Qualifications:

 

  • Master’s degree
  • Professional experience in a higher education setting within adult populations in graduate and bachelor degree completion programs such as education, nursing, business, and counseling.
  • Conversant with adult learning models, licensure and prior learning assessment or military credentials
  • Experience in lead generation for student populations
  • Academic Advising or student counseling experience

Effective Date:  April 2021

NOTE: Nothing in this job description restricts the supervisor’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time

Organization

Working at North Park University 

Located on the North side of Chicago, North Park University is a comprehensive and Christian liberal arts university that serves nearly 3,200 undergraduate and graduate students from around the country and the world. Within a diverse, close-knit, urban community, North Park offers more than 40 undergraduate majors8 bachelor’s degree-completion majors19 master’s degrees, and more than 30 graduate-level certificate programs for continuing professional education. By integrating faith with learning—as it has done since its founding in 1891—North Park University continues to focus on the important task of preparing students for lives of significance and service.

North Park has consistently ranked in the top tier of Midwest regional universities, according to U.S. News & World Report, and has been ranked among the top 50 Christian colleges and Universities by collegechoice.net. We consistently produce Fulbright award-winning students and faculty. Institutional accreditation at North Park University is provided by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Our campus is a blend of urban life, open spaces, and modern academic resources. Situated in the North Park and Albany Park neighborhoods of the city, the University makes its home in one of the most ethnically diverse communities of the country. Through engaging our neighborhood and city, we enrich our campus life and build important connections to the diverse people of Chicago whose roots extend around the globe.

As an employer, North Park offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including tuition benefits for employees and their spouses/dependents. The University welcomes faculty and staff professing the Christian faith, from a wide range of traditions, and is committed to building a diverse, collegial, and supportive academic atmosphere.

More facts about North Park University in Chicago:

  • 6 schools offering professional graduate programs: 19 master's degrees and 35 graduate-level certificate programs
  • 116 full-time faculty; 85% with terminal degrees
  • More than 750 total faculty and staff members (Full and part-time)
  • 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio
Company info
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Telephone
773-244-5275
Location
3225 W Foster Ave
Chicago
IL
60625
US

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