Job location: Winston Salem, NC

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2021-06-23
Req: R0003517
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Job Description Summary

The Assistant/Associate Dean supports ambitious university enrollment goals of building increasingly talented and diverse incoming classes by actively recruiting, admitting, and enrolling students from a designated recruitment territory. Contributes to a welcoming and enriching campus visitation program by leading information sessions, conducting student interviews, and hosting open house programs. This position will be asked to lead some recruitment initiatives, the exact assignment of which will be determined by the successful candidate’s strengths and assessment of post-coronavirus office needs. The salary, title, and reporting structure of this position will be commensurate with a candidate’s experience.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Collects data, plans and executes admissions travel to specified geographical regions in alignment with university enrollment goals, such as building a broader and more diverse applicant pool. Serves as the University’s admissions representative and liaison to secondary schools and students. Determines how best to disseminate information about Wake Forest to specific markets and tailors admissions activities accordingly. Educates and updates high school counselors and prospective students concerning the University’s mission, characteristics and accomplishments. Represents Wake Forest at college fairs, evening information sessions, college admissions panels and individual high school visits. Evaluates effectiveness of travel and makes adjustments for subsequent visits.
• Annually analyzes qualifications of over 2,000 prospective students utilizing established admissions standards, guidelines, and criteria. Sits on the admissions committee as a full voting member making subjective evaluations of applicants for admission to the College. Critiques complex admissions essays and evaluates candidates’ demonstrated talents, character and potential contributions to Wake Forest. May independently contact secondary school professionals or recommenders to solicit clarification or additional information concerning applicants. Must maintain confidentiality concerning sensitive personal and academic information submitted in the application process by applicants, secondary school professionals or others.
• Conducts admissions interviews, imparting information about the University to prospective students. Interviews are evaluative in nature and require prompt documentation of interview notes and assessment of potential for success at the university.
• As a sole presenter, creates and conducts some daily group admissions information sessions for prospective students and parents (over 25,000 visitors per year). Responsible for constant updating and revising of the admissions presentation in conjunction with the University’s integrated marketing efforts.
• Promptly reply to prospective students, parents, high school counselors, and others seeking information on admissions standards, academic programs, diversity and inclusion practices, and extracurricular opportunities via telephone and email. Proactively outreach to the most notable of prospective students to introduce them to the university and further encourage their enrollment.
• Participates and assists in the coordination of various special on campus recruiting programs and projects.
• Participates in the maintenance of up-to-date records and statistics on current applicants.
• Year-round project or committee oversight as assigned by the Dean of Admissions or VP for Enrollment.
• May train and supervise part-time seasonal and other staff. Serve as a model and mentor for new and junior-level admissions officers.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• BA/BS with a strong academic record and three or more years related work experience.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills (direct reports may be added in time).
• Knowledge of Wake Forest academic and extracurricular programs.
• Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of budget development and fiscal management.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to set priorities and work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse constituents.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Power Point, Word and EXCEL.
• Ability to foster teamwork, inclusion, and collegiality in a small office and with other departments.
• Ability to travel extensively.
• Valid driver license with good driving record; must be insurable.
• Knowledge of Slate by Technolutions and Powerfaids preferred.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Master’s degree.

Accountabilities:

Responsible for own work only.

Additional Job Description

Time Type Requirement

Full timeNote to Applicant:This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.