ASST DIRECTOR ADMISSIONS

About the role

The Assistant Director is responsible for all aspects regarding the recruitment of prospective Freshmen (knowledge of transfer recruitment helpful but not required) in an assigned territory. Extensive travel is required. Works and travels within the southwestern regional geographic areas as assigned to inform prospective Students and their families of the educational opportunities available at Loyola University Chicago.

Responsibilities

• Establishes a strategic approach with the guidance of the Senior Team to ensure all targeted High Schools are visited, College Fairs and other recruitment events are attended and evaluated while following up with all prospects in regard to the Application process and steps that lead to enrollment.
• Represents Loyola at various programs including, but not limited to, High School visit days, College Fairs, outreach activities, etc.
• Buils and maintains effective relationships with High School Counselors and Community College Sounselors.
• Actively engages and participates in appropriate professional organizations for the purpose of recruiting new Students to Loyola and professional networking development.
• Reads Application files and makes timely admission decisions on Applicants to Loyola.
• Participates in recruitment, yield, and orientation events hosted on-campus and off-campus.
• Develops and executes programming for targeted groups, including College Counselors, in major markets.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education And/or Work Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in related field and three-five years of related Admissions experience.
• Experience in recruitment and admission is required.
• Understanding of Financial Aid process is beneficial.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to form effective working relationships.
• Must be a team player with the ability to adapt to a dynamic environment.
• Able to effectively organize and prioritize workload.
• Bilingual skills is beneficial but not required.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Must have the ability to articulate the values and mission of a Jesuit institution.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Physical Demands

• Lifting, Carrying, Standing
• Working Conditions: Irregular Hours
• Open Date: 08/05/2022
• Close Date: Not specified

About Loyola University Chicago

Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. Founded in 1870, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed/.

Quick Link for Posting

https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/21337