Anderson Universitys Office of Admission invites applications for a full-time 12-month position as Assistant Director for Admission Events and Student Employment. Anderson University is an innovative, entrepreneurial, premier comprehensive, liberal arts university affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. The University seeks a candidate with a strong Christian value system, lifestyle, and commitment to the integration of faith and learning.
Reporting to the Director of Enrollment Events and Visits, the Assistant Director will coordinate and execute prospective student recruitment events, group visits, and event logistics for the Office of Admission. This role is responsible for recruiting, hiring, and training a team of student employees who support campus visits and events, while developing and implementing processes that enhance the overall visit experience for prospective students and guests through exceptional hospitality and customer service. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, coordinating special visit requests such as class observations and athletic meetings; managing catering arrangements; ordering and organizing marketing materials; and ensuring all guest materials, including itineraries, name tags, and informational packets, are prepared and ready for use. The Assistant Director will also oversee the selection, training, and supervision of University brand ambassadors and student recruiters, create and manage student employee schedules, and serve as the primary point of contact for campus departments requesting admission student employee support for events and tours, including Development events, the Presidents Gala, and other university programs as needed.
Knowledge equivalent to that gained through a bachelors degree and prior work experience in recruiting/sales, event management, student services, or related field, in a college or university setting, is preferred. This position requires a candidate with proven organizational and communication skills, with an emphasis on customer service, and commitment to the academic and Christ-focused mission of the University. The ability to connect, motivate, inspire, and work with a diverse student population, demonstrating a commitment to the holistic development of students, and ability to work in a professional and confidential manner with all staff, students, parents, and the community is essential.
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Anderson University does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other basis on which the University is prohibited from discrimination under the local, state, or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other University-administered programs. As a Christian institution of higher education, Anderson University is entitled to certain religious accommodations under federal and state law, including Title IX of the Education Amendments Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. For questions or concerns contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@andersonuniversity.edu.