Assistant Director of Admissions

Title:Assistant Director of Admissions

BASIC FUNCTIONS

This position will provide support to the Office of Admissions in the overall execution of strategic departmental and institutional enrollment reporting to the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management - Traditional Undergraduate (AVPEM).

The Assistant Director will manage an extended regional recruitment territory- including travelcollegefairsreceptions information sessions highschool visitsandelectronic additiontheAssistantDirectorwillmanagespecificinitiativessuchasPresidentialScholarsand positionwillcollaboratewithAcademicPrograms FinancialAidStudent Services Admissions Processingandwillparticipate inInstitutional Committees Assistant Director o(Admissions may be called ontotake onadditional responsibilitiesinthe absence of the AVPEM

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Nurture build and sustain ongoing professional relationships with prospective students and those who influence them to achieve assigned enrollment objectives within allocated travel and spending budget by moving students and their parents to progressively higher levels of interest and commitment through the enrollment funnel.
2. ChairthePresidentialScholarCommitteeandfacilitatetheMorrisseyHonorsScholar Committee.
3. Becomefamiliar withtheterritory andanydistinctive aspectsoftheterritory including butnot limitedtosourcesofstudentspreferences ofstudentsandsourcesofcompetitionlocatedinthe and usebest practicesfor this territory toachieve enrollment objectives.
4. Research thepotentialforbothtravelandotherprograms intheterritorytodevelop aplanforon &off-campus activities toachieve theenrollment objectives fortheterritory. Present thisplan forapproval and then execute the approved plan within the approved budget.
5. Monitor and analyze data for high schools in the territory to understand and plan which schools should receive more attention than others and to capitalize on referrals.
6. Cultivate relationships with alumni parents guidance counselors current NDMU students and other constituenciesintheterritory to assist with therecruitment process.
7. Regularlymonitor the inquiry prospect applicationdeposit and campus numbersfrom the territory to focus on attainingassignedobjectivesfor the territory. Responsiblefor weekly assessmentof progress toward individualand team recruitmentgoals.
8. Strategicallydeterminethebestnextsourceandmeansofinstitutionalcontactforprospects within an assigned territory.
9. Ensure that all inboundand outbound communicationwith prospectsand applicantsis accurately recordedin an extremelytimelymannerwithintheappropriatesoftwareusingprotocols.
10. Conduct tele-recruiting activities.
11. Monitorthereceiptofapplications fromtheterritoryanddeterminethebestnextstepsinthe recruitment process for each applicant.
12. Evaluateapplicationsforadmissionfromtheassignedterritorymakingeachadmit/denydecision usingdiscretionary professionaljudgmentabouttheapplicants academicpreparationacademic work ethic and fit forthe academic programs at the University.
13. Contributetowardteam achievementof office-wideenrollmentmanagementobjectivesby acting as lead agent in the initiating planningand executingof assignedprofessionalexpertise projects supportingspecific functionsneededby all territory managers.
14. Provideprofessionalexample/mentoringforanyandallstudentworkersintheoffice.
15. Attendandassistinplanningandpromotingonandoffcampusrecruitmentevents.
16. EffectivelyrepresenttheUniversitytoprospectivestudentsandallexternalpublicsininterviews information sessions and special projects.
17. Performs such similar comparable or related duties as may be required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge: Bachelors degree from an accredited University/College. Masters Degree preferred.

Experience: 3 years working in higher education in Enrollment Management Admissions or a related field. Familiarity with principles of marketing desired whether through direct experience or coursework.

Skills/Aptitude: Ability to effectively and enthusiastically represent the mission of the university including the key aspects/benefits of a private liberal arts and residential college education. Ability and desire to effectively and credibly interact with parents college bound high school students university faculty university administrators and faculty and staff of high schools. Organized accurate detail oriented and extremely timely and engaging in customer service and sales situations. Availability and willingness to enthusiastically work evenings weekends and campus visit programs as needed for success in the territory. Availability and willingness to enthusiastically travel possibly up to 8 or more weeks per year depending on the needs of the territory. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work as a member of the admissions team to implement enrollment strategies to meet established goals. PC skills. Good driving record and valid drivers license. Positive attitude and temperament.

WorkingConditions: Normal office environment. Travel required. Overtime required. After business hours work required.

TrainingRequirements:

1. Preventing Exposure to Blood Bourne Pathogens
2. FERPA
3. TitleIX
4. Hazard Communication Right to Know
5. Active Shooter
6. OfficeHazards
7. Mission Orientation

Additional Information:

Notre Dame of Maryland University is a private Catholic university offering a variety of undergraduate graduate doctoral and certificate programs for women and men established in 1895 with the mission to educate leaders to transform the world. The campus is situated on a 60-acre wooded campus in northern Baltimore MD residential neighborhood of Homeland.

NDMU challenges women and men to strive for intellectual and professional excellence build inclusive communities engage in service to others and promote social responsibility. At NDMU we expect respect for all members of our community. We believe differences should be recognized and celebrated. When we are exposed to the experiences and perspectives of others we are challenged to think more critically and develop a deeper understanding of the world around us.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package to all employees who work at least 30 hours per week:

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses
• Retirement Plan through TIAA
• University paid Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy andShort and Long TermDisability
• Tuition Remission and Tuition Exchange
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 14-16 Paid Holidays each year
• Link to Benefits Page

Notre Dame of Maryland University does not discriminate in offering equal access to its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment terms and conditions on the basis of age ancestry color creed disability gender gender identity genetic information marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation or protected veterans status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policy: Greg FitzGerald Chief of Staff Notre Dame of Maryland University 4701 North Charles Street Baltimore MD 21210 .

For all other employment inquiries please contact Human Resources at or Notre Dame of Maryland University is an EEO employer.