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Regional Assistant Director of Admissions- Florida

  • Off Campus, North Carolina, 28213
  • University Administration
  • Staff Full-Time

Title: Regional Assistant Director of Admissions- Florida

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Admissions and Financial Aid

Department: Admissions

Location: Off Campus

Position Summary

The regional assistant director of admissions is responsible for all aspects of undergraduate recruitment for students from Florida. In addition, this role will also provide territory management for Mississippi, Arkansas and Puerto Rico. The regional assistant director gives university information to prospective students and families through various communication methods. The regional assistant director is also responsible for territory development, along with building and maintaining strong relationships with high schools, counselors, and being active in relevant regional associations. The position is an 11-month regional position, and the ideal candidate will reside within 30 miles of Miami, Tampa or Orlando metro regions.

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 required. Two years’ experience in regional admissions, recruitment and/or marketing required; three to five years preferred. Knowledge of the assigned territory is ideal. Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal and public speaking experience. Effective time management, organizational, and strong analytical skills to monitor territory development. 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 occasional weekends.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form, privately and in a large group settings. Knowledge of the Spanish Language preferred, but not required.

 

Job Duties

  • Travel
    • Conducts information sessions for high schools, community-based organizations, and independent counselors. Travel for 7-9 weeks of consistent travel in the fall, and 3-5 weeks of intermittent travel in the spring expected.
    • Attends college fairs and case study programming
    • Meets with students and families individually as a form of outreach and upon request
    • Plans and executes territory events
    • Exercises fiscal responsibility in using budget resources related to travel expenses.
  • Territory Evaluation and Management
    • Develops and implements recruitment strategies designed to meet target recruitment goals
    • Analyzes the recruitment plan for assigned territory, planning recruitment travel that includes college fairs and school events, as well as independently scheduled programs.
  • Application Review and Committee Decision-Making
    • Reads and evaluates completed first-year applications from assigned territory, meeting daily reading quota.
    • Participates in admissions committee meetings to finalize admitted students from all first-year applicant pools
    • Responds to decision inquiries made by high school counselors before and after release
  • Communication and Outreach
    • Responds to written, phone, email, and in-person inquires.
    • Supports yield initiatives by building and maintaining relationships with students, families, and high school counselors through targeted outreach including phone calls, emails, letter campaigns, etc.
  • Campus Visit
    • Conducts virtual information sessions on a rotating basis, providing coverage for colleagues as needed
    • Supports admissions events by traveling to campus for yield events and completing duties assigned by the Assistant Director of Campus Visit for Event Planning

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