Regional Assistant Director of Admissions
Elon University
Elon, NC
Full-time
Administration / Clerical
Posted on July 3, 2023
Regional Assistant Director of Admissions
Requisition Number: 20122514
Type of Employment: Full-Time Regular
Number of Months:
Months Employed: July - May
Number of Hours per Day/Week: 40
Daily Hours: 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Summary Position
The regional assistant director of admissions is responsible for all aspects of undergraduate recruitment for students from Colorado, Arizona, Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico, Kansas, Oklahoma; primary territory management focus will be within Colorado, tertiary territories may change based on personnel shifts and division priorities. In addition, this role will provide secondary territory management support for Texas. The regional assistant director provides university information to prospective students and families through a variety of communication methods. The regional assistant director is also responsible for territory development, along with building and maintaining strong relationships with high schools, counselors, and being active in regional associations. The position is an 11-month regional position, and the ideal candidate will reside within the Denver Metropolitan Area.
Benefits of Working at Elon University
As an Elon University employee, you'll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon's personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.
Elon University's home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you'll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation's premier travel destinations.
Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at three years of service. After four years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.
Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon's principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one's identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree required.
Degree/Major:
Length of Experience: Two years’ experience in admissions, recruitment and/or marketing required; three to five years preferred.
Supervisory Experience: No
Supervisory Experience Detail
No supervisory responsibilities.
Special Skills or Experience
Knowledge of the assigned territory is ideal. Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal and public speaking experience. Effective time management skills and organizational skills as well as strong analytical skills to monitor development of territory. Be able and willing to travel extensively to cover assigned territory and to visit campus. Demonstrated ability to work both independently, particularly in a virtual/remote setting, and as part of a team. Experience with event planning and service to students/parents. Willing and able to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.
- It is preferred that the candidate live within the Denver Metropolitan area. It is anticipated that the position will require 2-4 trips to Elon’s main campus in North Carolina for training, updates and assisting with on-campus programs.
- Experience with Slate CRM and Microsoft Tools preferred, but not required.
- Interested applicants must have a valid driver license and be insurable by the University’s carrier. Following a conditional offer of employment, Elon conducts motor vehicle record checks on all job applicants who are required to drive a university vehicle as an essential function of their job. Thereafter, a random motor vehicle record check will be conducted annually. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a motor vehicle record check.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of people, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences in their cover letter and resume. Please also include a list of three references to apply for this position.
Posting Date: 07/12/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
General Purpose of Position
The regional assistant director of admissions is responsible for all aspects of undergraduate recruitment for students from Colorado, Arizona, Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico, Kansas, Oklahoma; primary territory management focus will be within Colorado. In addition, this role will provide secondary territory management support for Texas. The regional assistant director provides university information to prospective students and families through a variety of communication methods. The regional assistant director is also responsible for territory development, along with building and maintaining strong relationships with high schools, counselors, and being active in regional associations. The position is an 11-month regional position, and the ideal candidate will reside within the Denver Metropolitan Area.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Territory Management
- Recruits, engages, and enrolls first-year students from Colorado, Arizona, Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico, Kansas, and Oklahoma
- This person will also provide secondary territory management support for the state of Texas. This could include covering fall and spring travel needs, representing Elon at recruiting and yield events, building relationships with school counselors, and/or conducting student outreach through email and phone calls.
- Identifies new market opportunities and works to expand new student enrollment through data driven analysis from assigned territory
- Prepares and executes independent travel schedule to include high school visits, college fairs and individual student meetings. Travel schedule will be 8-10 weeks in the fall, and 4-6 weeks in the spring
- Maintains extensive personal contact with prospects, parents, school counselors, and other educational professionals, in person, by phone, and via e-mail and social media
- Collaborates with Diversity Recruitment Team to create recruitment plan related to Elon’s strategic initiatives for diversity and inclusion
- Participates in relevant regional admissions groups, such as ROAR and pursues membership in relevant ACAC organizations
- Plans and facilitates strategic receptions, informational events, and yield programs within territory
- Supports the home office by helping to host virtual sessions and events
- Partners with existing Regional Team to provide coverage and support to one another throughout territory as needed
- Assists the university in maintaining and expanding network of partners, including parents and alumni
- Manages a personal expense report online via Elon’s procurement card site
- Travels to Elon’s campus in North Carolina 2-4 times a year for training, updates and to assist with on campus programs
- Other duties as assigned
- Reads, evaluates, and makes admission recommendations on completed first-year applications from assigned territory. Daily application goals will be assigned on an as-needed basis, depending on the number of applications received
- Participates in admissions committee meetings to finalize admitted students from both Early Action and Regular Decision pools
- Will support application review outside of territory as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree required. Two years’ experience in admissions, recruitment and/or marketing required; three to five years preferred. Knowledge of the assigned territory is ideal. Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal and public speaking experience. Effective time management skills and organizational skills as well as strong analytical skills to monitor development of territory. Be able and willing to travel extensively to cover assigned territory and to visit campus. Demonstrated ability to work both independently, particularly in a virtual/remote setting, and as part of a team. Experience with event planning and service to students/parents. Willing and able to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.
Does this position require driving for the university? Yes
Additional Information
To apply, visit https://elon.peopleadmin.com/postings/9628
Elon University is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants.
Elon University has built a national reputation as a premier student-centered arts and sciences university that values strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a No. 1 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and No. 9 for innovation. Global engagement is central to Elon’s experience and the Institute of International Education has ranked the institution No. 1 in the nation for study abroad for 16 straight years.In addition, Elon is the only university in the nation ranked in the top-20 by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs “Focused on Student Success.” Elon’s more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe.
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