Assistant Director of Admissions Salary $48,000.00 - $52,000.00 Annually Location Honolulu, Hawaii Job Type Staff - Regular Full Time Exempt Job Number 02639 Department EAD, Admission-Hawaii Opening Date 12/17/2025 Closing Date 1/5/2026 12:00 PM Hawaii Description Benefits Questions Hawai'i Pacific University is designated as an Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian (ANNH) Serving Institution by the US Department of Education. As such, we strive for accurate displays of the Hawaiian language in all our institutional materials. This includes the appropriate use of diacritical marks such as the 'okina and kahako. Unfortunately, at times external vendors and other third-party technology integrations do not support the use of these characters. Mahalo for your understanding. Description Job Summary:Reporting to the Director of Admissions, the Assistant Director of Admissions manages the recruitment process from inquiry to enrollment for prospective students from an assigned geographic territory to achieve or exceed established recruitment goals. This position manages admissions file review for an assigned territory, maintains relationships with community partners, organizes enrollment related events, develops and implements student recruitment strategies, and participates in the day-to-day operation of the admissions office.Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's DegreeTwo years of work experience in student recruitment, university admissions, public relations, or related experienceDemonstrated computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office SuiteAble to travel, as necessary, for extended periods ranging from several days to two weeks at a timeExperience working with teams, and professional presentation and public speaking skillsDesired Qualifications:Master's degreeExcellent verbal and written communication skillsOne year of staff/employee management experienceExperience in recruitment, event planning, marketing, web and social mediaExperience in Ellucian Banner and/or CRM/Target-XExperience in higher education administration in the private sectorOther Qualifications:Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship and relocation allowance is not available for this position.Report to work obligations to support the department and may require work during HPU's winter break, if necessaryMust meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Protection of Minors policyMust have reliable transportation to all HPU worksites and other locations as required by the positionThis position may also require driving responsibility for an HPU vehicleDue to driving responsibilities, you must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with HPU's Vehicle Driving policyAble to work in an environment that utilize excellent time and stress management skills.Must be flexible, willing to work evenings and weekends, able to multi-task, and enjoy speaking in public and to large groupsKey Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions:1. Recruitment (50%)Develop and implement recruitment strategies, marketing and projects for assigned territory market.Evaluate and analyze markets, including doing research of educational system, funding opportunities, marketing/advertising channels, to determine target markets and effective recruitment strategies using statistical data and budgetary consideration to enroll students that support the university mission.Actively Market HPUs educational products and services to students/parents, agents, colleges/universities and professional/educational organizations.Plan, cultivate and maintain contact and good working relationships with prospective students, parents, agents, and key staff at educational institutions and other relevant organizations, such as high schools, junior/community colleges, recruitment agencies, global organizations, and universities in the assigned region, with on-site visits, personal contacts, correspondence, social media, etc.Oversee full function of recruitment to admit process including: attending and planning recruitment events, locate and interview prospective applicants, collect, review and analyze documentation to make admit decisions.Provide feedback, analysis to management regarding challenges and opportunities for recruiting domestic studentsManage and coordinate internal/external communication and recruitment events such as receptions, presentations, webinars, webcasts, fairs, chats, newsletters, and representation at on- and off-campus events.In collaboration with others in Enrollment Management, develop and monitor content and messaging for the admissions social media campaign; including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Uchat and other interactive media.Travel as required to represent HPU and recruit prospective students at high schools, college fairs, receptions, information sessions, and community events.Responsible for monitoring reports of assigned territory.2. Admissions Process (35%)Determine eligibility for acceptance into the University based on information provided in each students file.Counsel prospective students and families about admission, financial aid, scholarships, registration, academic programs and student life at the University.Manage the collection and processing of application files for assigned territory.Develop and implement timely and efficient written and electronic correspondence with applicant pool.Meet expectations of phoning, email, and social media campaigns to prospective students and parents.Responsible for interpreting financial aid offers to provide prospective students with accurate information and counseling concerning financial need.Responsible for assisting with transfer credit evaluation."Counselor of the Day" - Participate in the rotation to assist with walk-in visitors and phone calls from prospective students and families.3. Perform other related duties and assigned duties (15%)Develop and recommend the formulation of departmental goals and objectives to ensure teamwork, productivity and professional growth and development in the department.Responsible for preparing, maintaining and updating assigned sections of the Admissions Office manual in keeping with the mission of the University.Actively participates as an effective member of team by completing assigned duties, accepting additional assignments or reassignments.Assists with seasonal peaks.This description is not designed to list all activities, duties or responsibilities which may be required for this job. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned at any time.Hawaii Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable environment in which faculty and staff can excel irrespective of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or any other protected class covered by state and federal law. Hawaii Pacific University encourages applications from veterans and individuals with disabilities. A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment. Hawaii Pacific University is a learning community where staff, faculty, and more than 5,000 students come together from around the world to learn and work in a spirit of caring, honesty, freedom, and ohana (family).Cooperation, communication, and collegiality are the foundation of our community. We fulfill the responsibilities of our educational mission through mutual trust and respect, innovation and involvement, expertise, and intellectual fellowship. We offer all members of our community the opportunity to excel, including resources and rewards commensurate with individual contributions and potential. As a team, we are committed to serving our local and global communities and embrace our values of aloha, pono, and kuleana.We seek talented and energetic people who thrive on challenge and innovation in supporting the mission and values of our university. HPU offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Why consider a career with HPU? Here are some of the benefits of employment . . .Health and Wellness Comprehensive health insurance, life and disability insurance, employee assistance program and wellness program.Holidays and Leave A generous holiday schedule that recognizes 13 holidays plus discretionary days off between Christmas and New Years. Eligible employees also receive vacation, sick and other types of paid leave.Tuition Waiver Full time employees and spouse/dependent children pursuing a higher education degree at HPU may apply for a tuition waiver.Retirement Plan Eligible employees can start saving for the future and enroll in the Hawaii Pacific University 403(b) retirement plan upon hire.Discounts Discounts for products and services including Hawaiian Airlines, rental car, hotels, theme parks, attractions, and more. 01 Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree or higher degree of education? Yes No 02 Do you have at least two (2) years of work experience in student recruitment, university admissions, public relations, or related experience? Yes No 03 Are you proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, with particular emphasis on Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint? Yes No 04 Are you able to travel, as necessary, for extended periods ranging from several days to two weeks at a time? Yes No 05 Do you have experience working with teams, and professional presentation and public speaking skills? Yes No Required Question Employer Hawaii Pacific University Address Waterfront Plaza 500 Ala Moana Blvd Ste 4-545 Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813 Phone 808-544-0243 Website http://www.hpu.edu/jobs