Admissions Officer

Summary

The Admissions Officer is responsible for the admission and recruitment of domestic first-year 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.

Essential Functions

• Reads and evaluates applications for undergraduate admission; makes decisions or refers to either the Associate Directors or Directors of Admissions.
• Conducts recruitment travel; participates in high school visits, college fairs, regional interviews and other regional recruitment events.
• Provides guidance, expertise and recommendations to prospective students, parents, alumni, and college counselors; conducts outreach to this population.
• Develops and implements recruitment strategy and plans for a specific geographic area.
• 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, high school counselors, alumni and others.

Competencies

• Serving Customers
• Prioritizing and Organizing
• Displaying Creativity
• Acquiring and Analyzing Information
• Supporting Coworkers

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

Full-time. 35 hours per week. Evening and weekend work required.

Salary Range

$58,000.00 - $60,000.00 annually.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree.
• Less than 1 year of relevant experience.
• Professional experience in admissions or related areas.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Master's degree or equivalent.
• 1 - 3 years of relevant experience.

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.

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.
• For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email theworkline@american.edu.
• American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.