Job Description for Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Bolivar Campus
Job Title: Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Bolivar Campus
Department: Undergraduate Admissions
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Summary/Objective
This position serves as a management member of the Enrollment Management Team and is primarily responsible for the training and education of Admissions Counselors, assisting the Director of UG Admissions develop and execute recruitment strategies, assisting the Campus Visit and Event Coordinator with the Campus Strategic Visit Days and supporting the Admissions Counselors daily; as well as responsible for a recruiting territory.
Essential Job Duties
Part of the management team that creates, evaluates and applies strategies and techniques of admissions recruitment in connection with the Admissions Counselor Team
Participates in the hiring and evaluation process of all new Bolivar Admissions Counselors
Assists in administering the training program for newly hired Undergraduate Admissions Counselors
Assists the Director in the monitoring and tracking of the departmental budget and invoices
Assists in the design and development of the undergraduate admissions communication flowAssists in updates to admissions materialsAssists the Campus Visit and Event Coordinator with designing, developing and evaluating Campus Strategic Visit Days (including speaking at the events)Available to coach and mentor Admissions Counselors, as well as give advice and answer questions as needed.Responsible for securing office materials needed as Undergraduate Admissions employees onboard.
Available for working with students, parents, school officials and others as needed to answer questions regarding admissions requirements, transfer guidelines, financial aid and scholarship information, as well as other matters of the University
Overseeing the student call center
Other duties assigned by the Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Regular attendance and punctuality
Sets an example of a Christian lifestyle for students, staff and faculty
Commitment and adherence to Southwest Baptist Universitys Principles and Expectations
Supervisory Responsibility
The Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions is responsible for supervising all Undergraduate Admissions Counselors.
Position Requirements
Required
Minimum of a Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution
Minimum of 5 years of admissions experience
Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively solve problems and implement projects independently
Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of people and commitment to diversity
Skill in effective communication and public presentations
Knowledge of issues pertaining to areas of assignment
Supervisory skills and training experience
Must have a valid drivers license and approved driving record
Must be available for necessary travel and work a varied schedule to complete assignments
Must be able to operate standard office equipment such as personal computer, fax machine, photocopier and phone
Needs to possess knowledge of Microsoft environments including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Willingness to learn and embrace new technologies
Preferred
Experience operating a CRM, mass email system and texting platform
Familiarity with financial aid leveraging
Work Environment
Must be able to work in a typical office environment.
Physical Abilities
Occasionally move about the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Frequently communicates with students and parents who have inquiries about the admissions process. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Must be capable of traveling for recruitment
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a computer, copy machine, fax machine and printer
Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time
Must be able to operate a motor vehicle
Disclaimer
* This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required. Southwest Baptist University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, required skills or qualifications as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.
