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Title: Director of Parent Relations for Admissions

Location: California, USA

Position Type: Temporary, Part-Time

Days Per Week: Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week: 29

VP Area: Admissions and Financial Aid

Department: Admissions

Position Summary

The Director of Parent Relations for Admissions will serve as a vital bridge between the University and the families of prospective students, fostering open communication and active involvement throughout the admissions cycle, with specific focus on yield. Alongside the Director of Regional Admissions, this role is responsible for designing and implementing strategies that inform, engage, and support parents, ensuring they feel empowered and well-prepared to support their children as they consider and matriculate to Elon. Through collaborative initiatives, personalized outreach, and tailored resources, the Director will enhance the overall admissions experience for parents, build lasting relationships with families, and contribute to the institution's enrollment goals.

This position will be based in the California area.

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 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 required. Three to five years’ experience in sales and/or marketing required; Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal and public speaking experience. Effective time management and organizational skills and strong analytical skills to monitor progress toward enrollment goal. Be able and willing to travel extensively to cover assigned territory and to visit campus. Demonstrated ability to work both independently, particularly in a virtual/remote setting, and as part of a team. Experience with event planning and service to students/parents. Willing and able to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.

Required Other Training, Certifications, or Licensing

Interested applicants must have a valid driver license and be insurable by the University’s carrier. Following a conditional offer of employment, Elon conducts motor vehicle record checks on all job applicants who are required to drive a university vehicle as an essential function of their job. Thereafter, a random motor vehicle record check will be conducted annually. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a motor vehicle record check.

Job Duties

• Parent Relations: Plan and facilitate one-on- one in-person or virtual parent/family sessions for admitted students.
• Attend in-person and virtual programs for admitted students and families, when applicable, alongside Territory Managers. 
• Other Duties As Assigned