Associate Director of Admission for Transfer and Online Enrollment

Position Summary

The Associate Director of Admission and Transfer and Online Enrollment is responsible for the implementation of a comprehensive recruitment and enrollment plan for students seeking to transfer to Lenoir-Rhyne from two- and four-year colleges and universities or enroll in online undergraduate and graduate degree programs. As a member of the Department of Admission team, the associate director will provide insight into trends relevant to transfer and online enrollment, working in close collaboration with the Directors of Undergraduate and Graduate Admission.

About the role

• Oversee the admission process from prospect development through enrollment for students seeking transfer admission or enrollment in undergraduate and graduate online degree programs.
• Develop and manage a multiyear student recruitment strategy that includes prospect development, travel planning, marketing and communications, virtual programming, application review, and enrollment yield.
• Provide oversight and direction in developing articulation agreements and transfer pathways with community colleges, in partnership with Academic Affairs.
• Review applications and recommend admission decisions.
• Create and cultivate productive relationships with local and professional organizations, high schools, colleges, and universities to generate inquiries, applicants and enrollments via transfer and online programs.
• Research, identify, schedule and conduct in-person and virtual recruitment visits to high schools, community colleges, college and university fairs, community events, and other events as required.
• Support students and families in completing and navigating the financial aid application process.
• Partner with departments and offices throughout campus to ensure a high-quality student experience.
• Manage budget resources with respect to university goals and guidelines.
• Analyze data and the current recruitment landscape to inform decision-making and evaluate strategies to respond to markets and applicant pools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the admission process from prospect development through enrollment for students seeking transfer admission or enrollment in undergraduate and graduate online degree programs.
• Develop and manage a multiyear student recruitment strategy that includes prospect development, travel planning, marketing and communications, virtual programming, application review, and enrollment yield.
• Provide oversight and direction in developing articulation agreements and transfer pathways with community colleges, in partnership with Academic Affairs.
• Review applications and recommend admission decisions.
• Create and cultivate productive relationships with local and professional organizations, high schools, colleges, and universities to generate inquiries, applicants and enrollments via transfer and online programs.
• Research, identify, schedule and conduct in-person and virtual recruitment visits to high schools, community colleges, college and university fairs, community events, and other events as required.
• Support students and families in completing and navigating the financial aid application process.
• Partner with departments and offices throughout campus to ensure a high-quality student experience.
• Maximize the use of technology, software and other relevant tools to advance and streamline processes.
• Analyze data and the current recruitment landscape to inform decision-making and evaluate strategies to respond to markets and applicant pools.
• Ensure objectives and tactics produce desired results.
• Manage budget resources with respect to university goals and guidelines.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across various platforms.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism and diplomacy while working with individuals across the university.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Slate, PowerCampus and related software.
• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• At least three years of admission experience preferred.
• Previous experience with Slate or other student information systems preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across various platforms.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism and diplomacy while working with individuals across the university.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Slate, PowerCampus and related software.
• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• At least three years of admission experience preferred.
• Previous experience with Slate or other student information systems preferred.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across various platforms.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism and diplomacy while working with individuals across the university.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Slate, PowerCampus and related software.
• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• At least three years of admission experience preferred.
• Previous experience with Slate or other student information systems preferred.

Benefits

• Not specified.

Pay

• Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

• Standard office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
• Extensive regional travel, including occasional overnight stays.

Behavioral Expectations

• Maintain integrity, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
• Maintain a healthy and safe work environment.
• Maintain and contribute to a professional, respectful, courteous, diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.
• Treat other individuals with dignity, respect, and kindness.
• Adhere to university policies, procedures, standards and values, and comply with federal, state and local laws.