Admissions Assistant Director

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Admissions Assistant Director

Employee Classification: Admissions Assistant Director

Campus: University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

Sub Division-Department: HSC-Enrollment Management

Department: HSC-Enrollment Management-300370

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience, with a minimum of $62,016.00 per year

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at

Department Summary

The Division of Enrollment Management within the University of North Texas Health Science Center encompasses Admissions & Recruitment, Financial Aid and Student Records & Enrollment. This team assists students from the beginning of their academic journey through their degree completion at UNT Health.

Position Overview

The Department of Admissions and Recruitment at the UNT Health is seeking to hire an Assistant Director for Recruitment/ to join our team. Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to: supervising 3 full-time staff members, implement targeted recruitment initiatives for the recruitment team, leveraging the UNTH’s footprint and resources to build an incoming class of high caliber students.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong customer service orientation, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to manage and supervise staff, foster employee retention, facilitate open communication, and encourage continuous performance improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year related experience, including events management experience.
• Previous experience in higher education.
• Excellent detail oriented individual.
• Excellent multitasking abilities.
• Excellent scheduling and event coordinating abilities.
• Demonstrate excellent technology skills.
• Demonstrate excellent working knowledge of MS Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Job Duties

• Work closely with the Director of Recruitment and the Executive Director of Admissions and Recruitment in the identification, development, and implementation of strategic recruitment initiatives designed to reach desired outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with all pertinent stakeholders.
• Provide outstanding customer service and assist students throughout the entire application/enrollment process.
• Assists in the overall operations of the recruitment team.
• Coordination and management of undergraduate recruitment activities, which includes Registration and participation in high school fairs, community college fairs and tabling.
• Coordinating logistics and materials needed for the fairs, preparation and distribution of faculty packets.
• Organizing and conducting training sessions for faculty to effectively recruit students.
• Organizing on-campus and virtual events for advisors.
• Coordinating event logistics and participant engagement.
• PATH Academy Initiative lead efforts for our mentorship program by organizing monthly co-curricular activities with our team, as well as planning and executing a 10-day summer camp.
• Supervising direct reports, conducting weekly meetings and providing guidance, ensuring completion of strategic plans. 
• Ensures that brochures are readily available on request and sent out to prospective students upon request.
• Supervises the General Admissions Inbox.
• Follows up with prospective applicants and current students promptly either through emails, telephone or regular mail or by having a brief face to face interaction.
• Travels DFW, the State of TX, and Out of State Institutions to various College Fairs and Events representing UNT Health.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, some evenings and some Saturdays maybe required.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.