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Associate Director of Admissions

Employer: College of Charleston
Location: Charleston, SC

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

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Organization

Job Details

Internal Title:

Associate Director of Admissions

Position Type:

Classified

Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration:

Non-Faculty

Pay Band:

Level:

Department:

Admissions

Job Purpose:

The Associate Director recruits, evaluates, and counsels prospective and admitted prospective students. Associate Directors travel extensively (10-15 weeks annually), recruit and counsel prospective and admitted students for undergraduate admission, implement recruitment strategies, and manage assigned recruitment territories. Associate Directors review applicants for undergraduate admissions. Associate Directors have both high level programmatic and supervisory responsibilities (supervision includes Admissions Counselors and/or Assistant Directors). Associate Directors work closely with leadership in the Division of Enrollment Planning to research and develop recruitment strategies to reach enrollment goals. Associate Directors have high level programmatic and/or supervisory responsibilities (Admissions Counselors and Assistant Directors, remote and on campus).

Minimum Requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of admissions experience with supervisory experience required. Priority given to applicants with a Master’s degree. An understanding of admissions procedures and the college selection process and an ability to work with diverse student populations is necessary. Ability to travel for extended periods of time. Strong planning, organizing, technology, and oral and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work cooperatively with other staff members and the college community. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Bilingual candidates with proficiency in Spanish are highly preferred.

Must possess excellent communication, organization, and customer service skills. Must have considerable knowledge, skills, and ability in computer operations, data entry, Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to work closely with the other members of the admissions staff and across campus. Highly prefer candidates that adapt well to evolving technology.

Additional Comments Regarding Position:

Must be able to travel extensively. Must have a valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one. Evening and weekend work will be required. Ability to lift and carry 40 – 60 lbs. isnecessary. Experience working with CRM software (Salesforce/TargetX, transcript software, etc.) and SunGuard Banner products is preferred but not required.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

Salary:

*$43,030 - $59,000

Posting Date:

03/22/2023

Closing Date:

04/12/2023

Open Until Filled:

Posting Number:

2023055

EEO Statement:

The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.

Quicklink for Posting:

https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/13660

Activity:

The Associate Director is responsible for managing assigned recruitment territory. The Associate Director will research the territory and develop plans and strategies to increase enrollment and yield. Implementing recruitment strategies requires extensive travel (10-15 weeks annually including but not limited to high school visits, college fairs, informal interviews, admitted and prospective student events, and school counselor events). Requires significant follow-up and relationship building with various constituencies (students, parents, school counselors, community-based organizations, Alumni, Parent’s Council, Board members etc.) in order to meet enrollment goals determined by the Division of University Marketing and Enrollment Planning. The Associate Director is primarily responsible for their assigned territory but is expected to be able to counsel and assist any prospective student.

Essential or Marginal:

Essential

Percent of Time:

Activity:

The Associate Director is responsible for advising varying audiences (students, parents, school counselors, community-based organizations, etc.) on admissions procedures, reviewing applications for degree seeking admission, and evaluating credentials. Advising may occur both on campus or while travelling assigned territory. A specialty population may be assigned for evaluation in addition to the specific territory. The Associate Director is responsible for evaluating applications and credentials for roughly 1,000 to 1,600 applications per year. This requires adherence to the admissions policies and procedures of the Office of Admissions, the Division of University Marketing and Enrollment Planning, and the College of Charleston. Associate Directors sit on higher level committees that help shape the incoming class and make final admissions decisions to reach university enrollment goals.

Essential or Marginal:

Essential

Percent of Time:

Activity:

The Associate Director is essential to the day to day operation of the Office of Admissions. The Associate Director manages mid-level counseling staff, conducts informal student interviews, meets with walk-in customers, and fields phone calls and emails from students, parents, school counselors, etc.

Essential or Marginal:

Essential

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Activity:

Personnel management. Associate Director is responsible for supervising and managing Admissions Counselors and/or Assistant Directors. Associate Director will develop, plan and implement specific projects with supervisees while managing their schedules, processes, and performance.

Essential or Marginal:

Essential

Percent of Time:

Activity:

Provides assistance with the planning, execution, and evaluation of large and small admissions events for prospective students and their families, both on campus and off campus locations. Works with the Senior Associate Director for Admissions Events to plan activities that are associated with specific admissions events.

Essential or Marginal:

Essential

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Organization

Located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina, the College of Charleston is a nationally recognized public liberal arts and sciences university. Since our founding in 1770, the College has maintained a strong liberal arts curriculum. The College is a state-supported, comprehensive institution and ranks among the nation’s top universities for quality of life, affordability, and exceptional education in the arts, sciences, education, and business. Our beautiful and historic campus, combined with contemporary facilities and cutting-edge programs, attracts exceptional students and faculty from across the U.S. and around the world.

Academics

Over 12,200 students select from more than 130 undergraduate majors and minors and 27 master’s degrees and graduate certificate programs. For example, we are the only college in America with an undergraduate program in Data Science. We have an entire school dedicated to Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs, and we offer 25 interdisciplinary minors in topics as diverse as environmental studies and crime, law and society.

The strength of a College of Charleston education is in its deeply rooted liberal arts and sciences tradition. Our goal is to prepare our students to be ethical, open-minded leaders and multidisciplinary problem solvers. Our success is largely due to our incredible faculty—accomplished teacher-scholars who are wholly invested in the intellectual growth and personal development of their students.

The College of Charleston is a mid-sized university organized around six academic schools:

Additionally, academic programs are coordinated by the Graduate School, Honors College, Center for International Education, and the College of Charleston North Campus.

About the College

A superior quality undergraduate program is central to the mission of the College. The College provides a creative and intellectually stimulating environment where students are challenged by a committed faculty of more than 500 distinguished teacher-scholars, all in an incomparable setting. The city of Charleston—world-renowned for its history, architecture, culture and coastal environment—serves as a living and learning laboratory for experiences in business, science, technology, teaching, the humanities, languages, and the arts. In addition to offering a broad range of bachelor’s degree programs, the College also provides master’s degree programs that are compatible with the needs of the community and the state. As a prominent component of the state's higher education system, the College encourages and supports research. Our faculty members are important sources of knowledge and expertise for the community, the state, and the nation.

Our professors are Fulbright and Guggenheim fellows, National Science Foundation CAREER award recipients, world-renowned performers, and Oprah’s Book Club authors. These faculty accolades, while impressive on their own, are even more remarkable when you consider the level of engagement and attention these accomplished scholars and professionals devote to their students. They are committed mentors who make sure that every student has the opportunity to achieve his or her full potential. College of Charleston professors are partners in meaningful undergraduate research, thoughtful academic advisors, and in many cases, lifelong friends.

At the College of Charleston, you’ll meet students, faculty, and staff from different cultures, ethnic backgrounds, beliefs, and sexual orientations. Students from 49 states and 62 countries choose the College for its small-college feel blended with the advantages and diversity of an urban, mid-sized university. Our students learn how to succeed and grow, both inside and outside the classroom. This comes from a rigorous exposure to the arts, sciences and humanities, and from a dedication to achievement in education, business and other professional careers. It comes from exceptional opportunities to pursue knowledge and conduct research at the undergraduate and graduate level beside some of the nation’s finest faculty. It comes from a vibrant and enriching campus life that provides meaningful opportunities to become engaged, to make a difference, and to become a leader.

While they live, work, and study in one of the greatest cities in the world, our students share many of the same hopes and dreams. They want to discover themselves, find out what they can achieve and create their own future. At the College of Charleston, we help students learn how to make that happen. In the great liberal arts tradition, a College of Charleston education focuses on discovery and personal growth, as well as preparing for life, work, and service in our society.

The College actively seeks to attract a diverse group of faculty who will help students excel academically and who will encourage individuals to thrive while engaging in original inquiry and creative expression in an atmosphere of intellectual freedom. Our classrooms provide students the opportunity to realize their intellectual and personal potential and to become responsible, productive members of society.

What makes the College of Charleston experience so exceptional?

Remarkable Students

College of Charleston students are phenomenally bright, creative, and independent. Last year, our students made contributions to society that had a tremendous impact on the Charleston community and the world at large. Graduating seniors won national awards, fellowships, and graduate scholarships to study subjects ranging from philosophy in New York, to international economics at Johns Hopkins, to Buddhism in China. They wrote award-winning papers, won conference championships, and developed professional networks that have led to remarkable careers.

Distinguished Faculty

Our accomplished faculty members share a commitment to their students and a research outlook that defines the term “teacher-scholar.” College of Charleston professors are here because they love what they do and because they are personally committed to the success of every one of their students. They acknowledge the talent of these students by engaging with them in meaningful, graduate-level research even as sophomores or juniors.

It’s an exciting time to be at the College of Charleston. After more than 240 years, we continue to evolve. Our reputation is spreading. More and more exceptional students make us their top choice, and we attract and retain the caliber of faculty that other colleges dream about. Consider a career at the College of Charleston. Apply online at jobs.cofc.edu.

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