Assistant Director of Admissions - Admissions & Recruitment

Location: St. Louis, MO 63130 | Scheduled Hours: 37.5 per week

About the Role

This position is part of the assigned recruitment and enrollment team and is focused on enrolling diverse and talented prospective students aligned with institutional goals to the University.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment territory that involves interacting with students, parents, and guidance counselors at high school visits, college fairs, panels, and college recruitment.
• Work closely with high school guidance counselors and Community Based Organizations (CBOs) to develop strong relationships for the University.
• Review and evaluate applications and participate in committee process to make admissions recommendations and decisions aligned with institutional goals.
• Conduct first and final reviews that influence and decide which students are admitted or denied from their recruitment territory.
• Conduct information sessions about the University and Admissions for prospective students and families, providing expertise and recommendations.
• Provide customer service by responding to phone calls and emails from prospective students, parents, and high school guidance counselors.
• Participate and/or manage special recruitment events for the departments, ensuring that events are well-planned and implemented.
• Manage event budget with guidance from senior staff.
• Has autonomy and decision-making authority to use university resources if circumstances warrant a change of plans.
• Interview prospective students who visit campus.
• Answer questions about the University, admissions, and St. Louis.
• Provide evaluative feedback for the applicant’s file.
• Work with faculty, deans, and representatives from other departments in the University to support recruitment and enrollment efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• Ability to work outside of standard university work hours.
• Ability to travel (anticipated time commitment: 6 - 8 weeks).
• Typically standing or walking.
• Use of office equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (required).

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of higher education or related experience, preference given to admissions.
• Previous presentation experience.
• Previous project management experience.
• Fluency in more than one language.
• Experience working with diverse populations.

Skills

• Big Picture Thinking
• Data Interpretation
• Decision Making
• Detail-Oriented
• Effective Written Communication
• Higher Education Admissions
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Word
• Multicultural Environments
• Multitasking
• Oral Communication
• Oral Presentation
• Organizing
• Personal Initiative
• Positive Thinking
• Process Improvements
• Project Administration
• Public Communication
• Sound Judgment
• Spanish Language
• Teamwork
• Working Independently

Pay

Salary Range: $41,300.00 - $68,300.00 per year. The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade, and department budget.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, combining employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, and access to dietitians.
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child, plus family care resources for childcare and adult care needs.
• Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.