Assistant Director of Admissions and Campus Visit Coordinator

Kettering University, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Flint, MICHIGAN
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Information


Job Title Assistant Director of Admissions and Campus Visit Coordinator
Position Class Type Regular
Position Type Staff
Other Position Information
About Kettering: Kettering University is a national leader in experiential STEM and business education, integrating an intense academic curriculum with applied professional experience. We inspire students to realize their potential and advance their ideas by combining theory and practice better than any institution in the world. Kettering University is dedicated to achieving the extraordinary through technological innovation, leadership, and service, built on values that foster respect, integrity, creativity, collaboration, and excellence in growth, global leadership, community outreach, and an engaged community of stakeholders.
Benefits: include health, dental and vision coverage; retirement benefits with up to a 9% Kettering matching contribution; life and accident insurance; tuition assistance and waiver programs; vacation and holiday pay; sick and disability pay; home purchase assistance program; recreation center membership; and many other benefits.
To learn more please view the Kettering University Profile.
Position Status Full-time
If Part Time, hours per week


Posting Text


Preferred Qualifications
Skills:
  • Proficiency in Google Workplace or appropriate alternatives.
  • Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Strong customer service mindset focused on providing exceptional experiences for prospective students and families during campus visits.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve goals and objectives.
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.


Abilities:
  • Work independently with little supervision.
  • Analyze and solve problems.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Balance multiple projects and tasks within deadlines.
  • Recognize and adapt to change.
  • Acquire and apply new knowledge through personal development, research, training, or education.

Behaviors:
  • Independence of Action/Initiative
  • Service Orientation
  • Resourcefulness/Creativity
  • Communication Skills
  • Teamwork
Job Specific Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Must possess a current valid unrestricted driver’s license.
  • Understand and have a commitment to Kettering University Values
    a. RESPECT: for teamwork, honesty, encouragement, diversity partnerships with students.
    b. INTEGRITY: including accountability, transparency and ethics.
    c. CREATIVITY: fostering flexibility and innovation.
    d. COLLABORATION: across disciplines and with all partners.
    e. EXCELLENCE: in all we do.
    Volunteer Expectations: Participation and assistance is expected at major campus special events, such as commencement.


Posting Information


Posting Number SP00413
Posting Date 04/01/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please provide professional references.


Job Duties


Percent of total time 100
Duties
Essential Functions:
  • Coordinate schedules for individual campus visits, class visits, special interviews or appointments, and information sessions.
  • Manage schedules for groups visiting campus and oversee appropriate staffing assignments.
  • Hire, on-board, train, manage and supervise student staff or volunteers, such as student ambassadors, to effectively support recruitment initiatives.
  • Assists with on-campus event planning, including Bulldog Preview Day, Discover Kettering, Bulldog for a Day, Admitted Student Day, etc.
  • Document and provide comprehensive reports on campus visit programs, including attendance numbers, participation feedback, and program outcomes, to inform decision-making and enhance future recruitment efforts.
  • Assists with the main campus telephone activities and inquiries for the Office of Admission.
  • Assist in planning and executing on-campus recruitment and public relations activities utilizing university administrators, faculty, students, and alumni.
  • Support the daily work of the Office of Admission.
  • Work collaboratively with the Vice President of Enrollment, directors, and all members of the admissions staff to achieve the goals and objectives of the Office of Admission.


Admission Counselor Responsibilities:
  • Manage correspondence with prospective students and their parents.
  • Monitor the status of applications for admissions, financial aid, and scholarships for prospective students within assigned areas.
  • Conduct admissions presentations, meetings, and interviews with prospective students and families.
  • Administer telephone, text, and written inquiries regarding the admission status of prospective students.

Other Job Functions:
  • Assist with setup and teardown needed for events, including tasks such as stuffing packets, putting up signs, and preparing registration/check-in items.
  • Ability and willingness to travel for recruitment (approximately 10% of the time).
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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