Assistant Director of Admissions (72576)

Position Summary

Walsh University is currently seeking an Assistant Director of Admissions. The Assistant Director of Admissions plays a key role in achieving the universitys enrollment goals. This position manages a recruitment territory, develops relationships with students, families, high school counselors, and community partners, and assists with the planning and execution of admissions events. The Assistant Director serves as a leader within the admissions team and helps support strategic enrollment initiatives that advance the universitys mission and growth objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist the Director of Admissions with team territory management.

• Plan and implement recruitment activities for assigned population, including travel activities and developing an inquiry pool, conversion of inquiry to applicant, applicant to admit, and admit to enrollment.

• Conduct interviews with prospective students and family members who visit campus.

• Establish relationships with high school guidance counselors and other groups by hosting regional and on-campus visits.

• Plan and execute approximately 8 to 10 weeks of recruitment travel in an assigned territory through visiting high schools, college fairs and other outreach events.

• Responsible for attending all on-campus and virtual recruitment events throughout the year, including:

• Open Houses

• Accepted Student Days

• Visit Programs

• Group Visits

• Virtual Events

• Yield Activities

• Represent the admissions office during evening and weekend recruitment programs as needed.

• Collaborate with academic and administrative departments to enhance the prospective student experience.

• Maintain record comments and applicant progress in the university's CRM software system.

• Provide accurate and timely guidance to prospective students and families regarding financial aid options, scholarship opportunities, FAFSA requirements, and the overall affordability of a Walsh University education.

• Support the Director of Admissions with reporting and data review to help drive recruitment initiatives.

• Serve as a resource and mentor for admissions counselors and student ambassadors.

• Assist with training new admissions staff and student workers.

• Work with the Director of Operations and Marketing Office on the recruitment communication plan and marketing programs.

• Manage selected student recruitment programs and special projects as assigned by the Director of Undergraduate Admissions or Vice President of Enrollment Management

• Supervisory responsibility of student employees

• Other duties as assigned or required.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Must demonstrate an understanding the Walsh University Statement of Faith and a commitment to support the Mission, Vision, Values and Code of Ethical Conduct of Walsh University in accordance with Ex Corde Ecclesiae and the Catholic intellectual tradition. Must also possess the following:

Education: Bachelor's degree required, Masters degree preferred

Work Experience:

• Two to five years of admissions, enrollment management, higher education, sales, marketing, or related experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success in relationship-building, recruitment, or customer service.

Skills and abilities:

• Professional demeanor and ability to interact with charity towards students, staff and faculty. Positive attitude a must.
• Strong creativity, organization, and planning skills
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours including some nights and weekends
• Ability to analyze data and make informed recruitment decisions.
• Strong customer-service orientation.
• Proficiency with CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and enrollment technologies.
• Ability to travel extensively during recruitment seasons.
• Ability to work with others, as well as work independently
• Ability to interact and communicate with members of the University and others as necessary

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Normal day-to-day functions include sitting, standing, and walking -- between offices and campus buildings.
• Ability to travel and work non-traditional business hours including evenings and weekends
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
• Hearing and speech to verbally express information or instructions

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit a completed online application and any additional documents requested by the search/interview committee. This may include resume, unofficial transcripts, etc.

About Walsh University

Walsh University is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and passionate individual who is enthusiastic about contributing to a private, faithfully Catholic institution of higher learning and serving the common good. Walsh University promotes academic excellence, an engaged community, and a commitment to helping students discover their life purpose. Grounded in values of faith, excellence, integrity, service, and community, Walsh University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and is an equal opportunity employer.