Asst. Director, Admissions - Central (A)
Asst. Director, Admissions - Central (A)
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Reporting to the Director of the Application Team the Assistant Director recruits and works to enroll qualified students for admission to the school in accordance with all applicable internal and external policies and regulations. This Assistant Director is responsible for overseeing the Premier Scholarship and Special Programs selection process for all firstyear undergraduate applicants. They will have the opportunity to establish strategic relationships with internal and external constituents who collaborate to select the most qualified applicants.
Up to 68 weeks of domestic travel in the fall and 4 weeks in the spring will be required. This includes occasional evening and weekend commitment especially during specific times of the year between September and May.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Explains educational programs student outcomes campus services and financial considerations to students parents and educators
2. Serve as a member of our Application Team including overseeing the selection of Premier Scholarship and Special Program recipients.
3. Be accountable for special projects under the supervision of manager
4. Makes prompt and effective contact with prospective and admitted candidates through returned phone calls and emails
5. Secures personally developed inquiries by obtaining the contact information of those that may be interested in programs offered via offcampus events and campus visits
6. General office duties which include rotating with other counselors in serving as Admission Officer of the Day (meet with walkin visitors set up Visit Center and give presentations to guests)
7. Participates in offcampus events to move prospective students through the pipeline (including high school/community college visits college fairs and yield events)
8. Evaluate undergraduate applications for admission based on the Universitys recruiting goals and standards
9. Counsel important stakeholders: parents applicants and school counselors regarding the University of Miamis admission policies and procedures
10. Attend oncampus admission events (open houses admitted student events)
11. Appropriately utilizes Slate (Technolutions) and PowerFaids platforms
12. Possess a valid drivers license and ability (as well as willingness) to drive when necessary
The Assistant Director must possess excellent presentation communication organizational and relationshipbuilding skills. The person must have the ability to work independently as well as with teams of colleagues and possess the aptitude for detailoriented tasks. The Assistant Director must also possess strong time management skills a sense of humor and can prioritize and balance responsibilities.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be allinclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelors Degree in relevant field required
Certification and Licensing:
Not Applicable
Experience:
2 years of professional experience. Experience within higher education strongly preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form including giving presentations
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships both internally and externally
Ability to understand and follow instructions
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.
Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
A9Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
