Assistant Director, Admissions

Job Title

Assistant Director, Admissions

Agency

Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Department

Enrollment Management

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

San Antonio, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Assistant Director of Admissions, under direction of the Director of Admissions, develops Transfer recruitment strategies and events to promote and goals within the Division of Enrollment Management. Performs managerial work providing direction and guidance in the execution for Transfer Recruitment operations and objectives.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develops, supervises and execute plans and programs designed to increase outreach and recruitment of Transfer Students. Establish new programs/processes as necessary for the efficient recruitment of Transfer Students.

• Plan, arrange and execute physical and/or virtual recruitment travel to meet the objectives for Transfer Recruitment.

• Assists and maintains strong relationships with Community College Transfer Advisors, Academic Advisors, and Community Partners to promote the University and Transfer Recruitment goals.

• Establish and maintain strong relationships and processes with current and prospective students, encourage applications and promote campus visits with prospective students in priority markets. Conduct programming and information sessions (on and off campus). Correspond, meet, and communicate electronically with prospective students, transfer advisors, faculty, alumni, and other non-profit groups involved in supporting students in the transfer process.

• Supervises and trains employees and student workers. Responsible for communication to and cross-training of assigned staff in their areas of specialization, and to ensure the fulfillment of goals assigned to their recruitment markets and populations.

• Submit appropriate recruitment planning and budget proposal to the Director of Admission for consultation and approval each year.

• Manage data for assigned recruitment and admissions programs and prepare statistical reports as well as other written reports as required. Provide a report of recruitment activities as requested by the Director of Admission.

• Define annual goals in collaboration with the Director of Admissions for assigned market segments.

• Assist with advertising/marketing programs; assist in preparation of a variety of recruiting/admission publications. Assists with development and implementation of communication flows to prospective students.

• Conduct market research of assigned territories and implement recruitment activities such as travel (group travel, visit community colleges and businesses, attend college fairs, etc.), tele-recruitment, on-line chats, email campaigns, etc.

• Coordinates and monitors the evaluation of policies and procedures for compliance related to the Office of Admissions.

• Work collaboratively with other campus departments, staff and faculty in administering Admissions programs or projects. Represent the office and the University in a variety of leadership roles both on and off campus.

• Assist the Director of Admission with other miscellaneous projects as needed. These could include database management; website management; special populations recruitment; international student recruitment, etc.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field.

• 6 years of related experience in higher education, recruitment, management and market development.

Preferred Education & Education:

• Master’s degree preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Managing territories, strategizing, goal development and execution, and event planning

• Managerial knowledge to lead, train and develop a team.

• Ability to analyze and interpret data to inform strategic planning.

• Accuracy and attention to detail.

• Knowledge of higher education recruitment processes, financial aid, adult learners, retention practices, military/Veteran students

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong presentation skills.

License:

• Valid Driver's license or ability to obtain one within first 30 days of employment.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please make sure to provide the following documents:

• Application

• Cover Letter to include two professional references

• Resume

For detailed instructions on how to apply for any positions on our website, please use the following link:

http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.html ​

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made.  If you have issues with adding documents with your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058.

Summary of Employee Benefits

https://www.tamusa.edu/documents/hr/summary-of-employees-benefits-2020.pdf

In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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