Sr Asst/Assoc Dir - UGA Events

Admissions & Enrollment MG2 • Full-time (1.0 FTE) • Burlington, Vermont, United States

About the Role

Provide oversight and supervision for the staff responsible for planning and executing off-campus yield receptions, on-campus prospective student events, on-campus yield events, and special population events. Direct strategies to enhance alumni volunteer activities. Recruit and select employees; plan and facilitate trainings and staff meetings; coordinate schedules. Develop strategy for admissions events in collaboration with office leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for all logistical arrangements for programs, including reserving rooms, food, A/V support, assigning and managing staff assignments.
• Direct and provide guidance for a comprehensive report of each event including cost, attendance, highlights, areas needing improvement, and recommendations for future programs.
• Collaborate as an integral member of the Admissions Visit Experience team to support the flow of campus visits and effective customer service to visiting prospective students and families.
• Serve as an Admissions Counselor to prospective students and families, including:
  • Overseeing a geographic recruitment territory and conducting activities to recruit academically qualified and diverse students.
  • Visiting high schools, attending college fairs, and representing the University of Vermont both on- and off-campus.
  • Conducting information sessions in a variety of venues.
  • Reviewing and making decisions on undergraduate applications.
  • Serving as Counselor of the Day on a rotating basis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and two to four years of professional admissions or related experience.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Demonstrated multicultural competency and a commitment to recruit a diverse student population; ability to model inclusivity.
• Basic computing skills (word processing, spreadsheet, database, and familiarity with mainframe student databases).

Desirable Qualifications

• Organization and event planning skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of computer applications.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Pay

$67,000 - $71,000

Schedule

• Full-time (37.5 hours per week, 12 months per year).
• Occasional evening and/or weekend work required.
• Eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy.

Other Information

• A probationary period may be required.
• Background check required for this position.
• FLSA exempt position.