Elon University

Job Description for the Assistant Director of Admissions for Campus Visits position. Review job description, requirements, and qualifications. Apply or register interest for the position.

Assistant Director of Admissions for Campus Visits

  • Elon Campus, North Carolina, 27244
  • University Administration
  • Staff Full-Time

Title: Assistant Director of Admissions for Campus Visits

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: Monday-Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Admissions and Financial Aid

Department: Admissions

Location: Elon Campus

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Admissions for Campus visit falls under the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid. This position reports to the Director of Admissions for Campus Visit in the department of Campus Visit within Undergraduate Admissions. This role is responsible for the oversight and daily management of the 100+ tour guide and student intern program. Position includes support of the daily campus visit program through atrium support, management of all group visits, and providing regular information sessions. This position supports general admissions counselor responsibilities – limited recruitment travel if needed and application review. Position requires weekend work.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree with at least one year of working in higher education, preferably admissions.

Preferred Education and Experience

2+ years of working in higher education an supervising student employees.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Public Speaking, networking, interpersonal skills, and supervising students
Proficiency in software used in Admissions such as Slate, Microsoft Office Suite, familiarity with social networking, and email

 

Job Duties

  • Supervising the Tour Guide program -Serves as the primary supervisor to over 100 student tour guides -Maintains the tour guide schedule which includes daily tours, events, virtual programs, and special programs.
    • Conducts two annual hiring processes for new tour guides
    • Develops, plans, and executes all tour guide hiring, onboarding, training, and meetings with a focused on student development, factual information, and diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus
    • Oversees the tour guide manual
    • Regular updates, printing, and distribution
    • Manage and approve all tour guide, diversity ambassador, and intern timesheets
    • Develops, plans, and executes intern hiring and onboarding in collaboration with the Director for Campus Visit, the Assistant Director for Event Programming, and the Associate Director for Inclusive Excellence
    • Supervise and train the admission student interns
    • Collaborates with the Associate Director for Inclusive Excellence for the hiring and training of the diversity ambassador team as well as any diversity focused training for all tour guides.
    • Collaborates with the Assistant Director for Event Programming for all tour guide needs and responsibilities for events.
    • Manage all tour guide related communication (i.e. tour guide email) and software (Welcome to College)
    • Assess effectiveness of tour guide hiring, onboarding, and training
  • Campus Visit Support
    • Coordinates and schedules all group visits and special tour requests (i.e. new hire tours, candidate tours, Homecoming tours, etc.).
    • Conducts regular information sessions for prospective students and guests
    • Collaborates with the Director for Campus Visit to collect, review, and interpret Campus Visit data and feedback
    • Support atrium coverage to help with guest check in and tour guide management as needed
    • Completes required Saturdays sessions
    • Supports all on-campus events
    • Assist with the opening/closing of the Inman Admissions Welcome Center, front desk coverage, and managing the campus visit email as needed
    • Collaborates with the Director for Campus Visit to develop and assist with new hire training in campus visit
  • Inclusive Community Building Community is foundational to Elon and a shared responsibility within our residential campus. All who work at Elon should demonstrate an understanding of and engagement with Elon’s foundational commitment to relationships, mentoring and collaboration in a close-knit residential community. We embrace the shared responsibility to foster inclusive excellence within a strong residential community. Accordingly, employees are expected to join together and build connections in activities that foster an active and engaged campus environment and engage in professional development to support the shared responsibility of enriching diversity, equity, and inclusion through meaningful relationships and mentoring at Elon. Employees are encouraged to, for example, attend or participate in campus activities such as College Coffee, Numen Lumen, campus cultural events, athletic events, continuing education, professional development opportunities and trainings, employee resource groups and other university-sponsored activities to demonstrate an active commitment to the Elon community.

Apply now!

Similar Jobs

Civil Rights Compliance Training and Case Manager

Human Resources
Reporting to the Director of Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, the Civil Rights Compliance Training and Case Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the University's compliance with relevant Civil Rights laws and regulations (Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, ADA/504), policies, and training, with a specific focus on promoting fostering an inclusive and diverse campus community through training, outreach, and case management. The Civil Rights Compliance Training and Case Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategies, programs, and training initiatives related to civil rights and compliance with applicable laws and guidelines. The manager maintains confidential student and employee files in the university’s databases and serves as primary intake person in response to reports of sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, dating and domestic violence, and all other protected categories of discrimination and harassment. The manager is highly organized and efficient with the ability to balance multiple tasks and responsibilities; strong critical thinking skills; the ability to exercise good judgment and high levels of discretion/confidentiality; an intense focus on accuracy; excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Assistant Teaching Professor in Sport Management

School of Communications
The Department of Sport Management in Elon University’s School of Communications invites applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor in Sport Management beginning the fall 2027 semester. This renewable, non-tenure-track position is eligible for promotion through the teaching professor ranks in accordance with university policy. The position is based on Elon’s campus in Elon, North Carolina, and requires regular on-campus presence

Assistant Teaching Professor of Neuroscience

Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences
Elon University invites applications for a full-time (9-month) teaching position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor of Neuroscience, beginning mid-August 2027. We welcome applications from broadly trained individuals with a terminal degree in Neuroscience, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related fields. The candidate will be housed in the department of Exercise Science. Applicants should hold a Master’s degree or higher prior to the start date.

Assistant Professor of Human Service Studies

Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences
Elon University invites applications for an Assistant Professor Tenure Track position in Human Service Studies beginning mid-August, 2027. Candidates must hold an earned doctorate in a Human Services related discipline, and demonstrate effectiveness in teaching as well as demonstrating an active research agenda. Candidates should have the ability to teach broadly within the major and to supervise student field placements. Faculty also teach courses in Elon’s Core Curriculum.

Construction Project Manager

Planning, Design & Construction Mgmt.
The role leads projects through construction and closeout, with particular emphasis on contractor performance, schedule management, cost control, quality, and timely resolution of construction issues. The Construction Project Manager proactively identifies risks and potential delays, coordinates timely solutions to maintain project milestones and support successful completion, and monitors contractor and design team performance against contractual commitments. The position also provides construction expertise during planning and design to improve constructability, phasing, procurement, and schedule performance.

Club Sport Coach-Swim

Campus Recreation
The Head Coach for the Club Swim is a member of the Campus Recreation staff in the Division of Student Life and serves as the primary coach and leader for the program. Club sports teams at Elon are student organizations, run by student leaders who manage many aspects of organization operations. Club sports programs promote student development, engaging co-curricular experiences, high-level athletic competition, and positive representation of the university. As part of a broader initiative to advance club sports at the university, the Club Swim Head Coach will serve as the team coach, coordinate administrative aspects of program operations, work closely with Admissions to recruit student athletes (in coordination with Admissions), and achieve important fundraising goals (in coordination with University Advancement). This position requires evening and weekend work.