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Title: Assistant Director of International Admissions

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: Monday - Friday with some weekends required

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Admissions and Financial Aid

Department: Admissions

Position Summary

This position is responsible for recruitment goals and objectives in an assigned international recruitment territory. Recruitment will include extensive international travel to assigned areas where Elon has been successful in attracting qualified students as well as developing new areas for growth. In addition to these specific duties within international admissions, this position is responsible for general admissions counselor responsibilities, including application review and decision-making, daily campus visits, and weekend events.

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 in any relevant field of study

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in any relevant field of study with preferred 1 year experience of admissions recruitment

Job Duties

• Territory Management - Recruits from and increases yield in assigned international territory - Prepares independent travel schedule to include high school visits, college fairs, Evening with Elon receptions during a 12-16 week period, including fall and spring - Assists with appropriate communication targeted to assigned territory - Manages a personal expense report online via Elon's procurement card site - Supports Campus Visit with regular Saturday information sessions - Unless traveling for the university, supports and attends all Admissions events
• External Partnerships - Collaborates with Global Education Center within campus visit initiatives for prospective students, International Orientation, and mutual support of the international student community - Assists in the planning and implementation of the International Counselor Visitation program - Develops and fosters strong relationships with high school guidance counselors, independent counselors, career centers, and outreach organizations within international territory - Assists with the implementation of third-party vendor products or initiatives 
• Application Support - Pulls completed files from assigned territory and completes initial review of applications - Participates in admissions committee meetings to finalize admitted students from Early Decision, Early Action, and Regular Decision pools - Serves as counselor of the day on a rotating basis, responsible for taking and following up on incoming calls from prospective students, parents, and guidance counselors
• Territory Evaluation - Develops and implements recruitment strategies designed to meet target recruitment goals - Analyzes the recruitment plan for the assigned territory to create a travel schedule that supports Elon's commitment to expand our international footprint