Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions

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Department:

Transfer Admissions

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Work Modality:

Hybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week)

Union:

SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment DivisionThis position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division. That means the terms and conditions of your employment are governed by university policy (including the Staff Personnel Policies Manual) and any collective bargaining agreement entered into between American University and SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division.

Job Description:

Summary:

The Assistant Director position is responsible for the admission and recruitment of transfer applicants, including recruitment travel, as well as application evaluation. This position is also responsible for assisting with the coordination and staffing of on-campus programs and online events for prospective students, and assisting with first-year recruitment efforts, as needed. The number of transfer applications that the Assistant Director reviews ranges from six hundred to one thousand annually. This position will also review first-year applications on an as-needed basis. This position requires minimal supervision.

Essential Functions:

• Reads and evaluates applications for undergraduate admission; makes decisions or refers to the Director of Admissions.

• Conducts recruitment travel; participates in community college visits, college fairs, high school visits, as needed, and other regional events.

• Provides guidance, expertise and recommendations to prospective students, parents, alumni, guidance counselors and transfer advisors; conducts outreach to this population. Works closely with other offices/departments on-campus. Examples include Office of the Registrar, financial aid, athletics, and academic divisions.

• Conducts on-campus information sessions and interviews for prospective students and their parents; gives overview of university programs/majors, student life and the admissions process. Participates in campus and online events.

• Develops and implements recruitment strategies and plans for the transfer population. Analyzes results of previous years’ activities and then develops and executes a comprehensive, integrated plan for both fall and spring travel/visits/events each year involving outreach to prospective students, parents, transfer advisors, high school counselors, alumni and others.

Competencies:

• Prioritizing and Organizing.

• Championing Customer Needs.

• Evaluating and Implementing Ideas.

• Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Full-time.

• 35 hours per week.

• Evening and weekend work required.

Salary Range:

• $59,000.00 - $65,000.00 annually.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree.

• 1 - 3 years of relevant experience.

• At least 1 years of professional experience in admissions or related areas.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master's degree or equivalent.

Travel Required:

• Yes, travel is required.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Knowledge of trends and practices in higher education.

• Writing ability.

• Ability to represent the University and demonstrate highly developed interpersonal and public speaking skills.

• Demonstrated problem solving ability.

• Computer skills.

• Organizational skills and ability to conduct demographic and historical research as it pertains to American University’s applicant trends.

• Ability to contribute to a team-oriented environment within the Office of Enrollment.

Other Duties:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

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Other Details

• Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.

• Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.

• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• American University is an E-Verify employer.

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