Assistant Director of Admission, Community and Engagement Specialist

DePauw University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Women members of underrepresented groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Position will remain open until filled.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship at this time.

The Assistant Director of Admission Community Engagement Specialist plays a vital role in promoting access and enrollment for students of all backgrounds including first-generation rural and low-income students. This role combines traditional admission responsibilities with a strong emphasis on developing and implementing strategic outreach initiatives. Key responsibilities include executing specialized recruitment strategies collaborating with admission colleagues managing a recruitment territory fostering relationships with community-based organizations evaluating candidates for admission and coordinating targeted recruitment events. The specialist serves as a recruitment and enrollment ambassador to schools and communities representing DePauws commitment to enrolling a broadly diverse bright and talented class of students.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Support prospective and incoming students and their families in their college search and application process.

• In consultation with Enrollment Management leaders develop short- and long-term recruiting strategies that will increase the reach and reputation of DePauw and enhance the Universitys success in enrolling students from all backgrounds around the country.

• Manage the assigned recruitment territory by closely monitoring application numbers reviewing application documents recommending admission decisions and conducting correspondence/communication.

• Gather track and analyze data with the help of the admission Client Relationship Management System (Slate) and enrollment systems specialists.

• Produce reports on key indicators to be agreed upon with the Assistant Vice President for Admission to communicate weekly recruitment progress in the context of future goals and past performance.

• Evaluate applications for admission making recommendations for admission and scholarships based on established criteria. Communicate with students and families about those decisions according to university goals and policies.

• Cultivate relationships with high school counselors teachers administrators community-based organizations and other stakeholders who influence college-bound students.

• Guide prospective students and families about financial aid opportunities and policies respecting each students situation with support and empathy.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive community outreach plan to expand DePauws reach and visibility within target communities and geographic territories.

• With support from enrollment management leadership coordinate professional development and dialogue for enrollment teammates on creating equitable admission practices and policies with the goal of fostering an inclusive community for prospective and incoming students.

• Collaborate with campus partners to develop specialized outreach programs and events and assist with other admission-related events (both in-person and virtual).

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Vice President for Admission which support recruitment efforts and enrollment goals.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for decisions and actions.

• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to convey and understand the comments and questions of others.

• Analytical Skills - The ability of the individual to gather raw data and to process that data into a meaningful form.

• Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Communication Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

• Communication Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.

• Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.

• Diversity Oriented - Commitment to valuing a variety of different experiences encouraging input and collaboration from campus stakeholders including being mindful of experiences related but not limited to: age gender race ethnicity religion socio-economic status sexual orientation and/or job type.

• Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.

• Innovative - Ability to look beyond the standard solutions.

• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.

• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.

• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.

• Presentation Skills - Ability to effectively present information publicly.

• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with faculty prospective students current students and co-workers.

• Self-Motivated - Ability of the individual to reach a goal or perform a task with little supervision or direction.

Education/Experience: Bachelors Degree required. Minimum of two years in university admission and recruitment or additional related experience. Demonstrated experience with low income first-generation and diverse student populations. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required. Title is commensurate with experience and education.

Communication/Language:

Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of relevant constituencies or employees of an organization.

Math Ability: Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals.

Computer Skills

Familiarity and facility with database management statistical programs and web-based applications.

Certificates & Licenses

Must possess a valid United States drivers license and good driving record.

Other Requirements the successful candidate:

• Must be committed to and be able to articulate the value of a residential liberal arts education.

• Must be a team player possess strong oral and written communication skills as well as creativity and innovation.

• Have a strong record of successful long-term project experience.

• Must be able to manage multiple projects while keeping team members informed regarding progress.

• Must have a proven track record of meeting deadlines and assessing priorities asking for guidance when needed.

• Must be a self-starter and enthusiastic about outreach to high schools and community-based organizations to develop contacts and build relationships.

• Demonstrate effective collaboration with faculty and campus partners.

• Six to eight weeks of travel required.

• Must be able to drive long distances and work flexible hours on evenings and weekends.

Physical Demands Lift/Carry
Stand O (Occasionally)
Walk O (Occasionally)
Sit F (Frequently)
Handling / Fingering O (Occasionally)
Reach Outward O (Occasionally)
Reach Above Shoulder O (Occasionally)
Climb O (Occasionally)
Crawl O (Occasionally)
Squat or Kneel O (Occasionally)
Bend O (Occasionally)
10 lbs or less F (Frequently)
11-20 lbs O (Occasionally)
21-50 lbs O (Occasionally)
51-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)
Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Push/Pull
12 lbs or less F (Frequently)
13-25 lbs O (Occasionally)
26-40 lbs O (Occasionally)
41-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Speak F (Frequently)

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements
Vision (Near Distance Peripheral Depth Perception)
Hearing (Auditory perception or audition)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Based at DePauws campus in Greencastle IN. Significant travel.

We are proud to recognize the active participation of faculty and staff in adding to the heritage of building and supporting vibrant intellectual and creative lives for students and for ourselves. Principles of collaboration respect for each other diversity freedom of expression accountability and service guide the daily decisions and interactions across campus.

DePauw University in affirmation of its commitment to excellence endeavors to provide equal opportunity for all individuals in its hiring promotion compensation and admission procedures. Institutional decisions regarding hiring promotion compensation and admission will be based upon a persons qualifications and/or performance without regard to race color creed religion national origin sexual orientation disability age gender gender identity or gender expression except where religion gender or national origin is a bona fide occupational qualification.

DePauw Universitys goals and commitments are best served if the institution reflects the diversity of our society; hence DePauw seeks diversity in all areas and levels of employment and abides by all local state and federal regulations concerning equal employment opportunities. The University admits hires and promotes individuals upon their qualities and merits.

Employee Benefits Overview

There are many benefits offered to DePauw Employees.

For full time benefits eligible employees these benefits include medical dental and vision insurance. Basic Life insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) and Long Term Disability are paid for by DePauw University. Full time employees may elect to purchase additional voluntary life insurance for themselves and their voluntary benefitsTuition Remission and Exchange as well as Relocation Allowance are also employee benefits. Seethe Benefits Hub.

All employees may participate in the retirement savings plan as well as employee discounts and access to University resources.

At DePauw we recognize that our employees need to balance work and home. Please refer to University Policies forVacation TimePersonal Time(hourly)andSick Timepolicies in theEmployee Handbookfor more information on these and other benefits. When you need support theCigna Employee Assistancebenefit is available to all employees and their households.

ENJOY ACCESS TO THE AMAZING FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS DEPAUW UNIVERSITY HAS TO OFFER SUCH AS:

• Welch Fitness Center and wellness classes
• Indoor Tennis and Track Center
• University Libraries
• Peeler art galleries
• Green Center for the Performing Arts events and programs
• Ubben lecture series
• Free athletic events
• Bookstore and Starbucks (Greencastle) discounts
• Employee discounted meal plan
• Free parking
• Nature park including walking and biking trails
• Personal duplicating and printing discounts

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