"Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Admissions"

Job Description Summary

The Assistant Dean supports university enrollment goals of building academically vibrant, increasingly talented, and diverse incoming classes by actively recruiting, reviewing, and enrolling students from a designated recruitment territory. Contributes to a welcoming and enriching campus visitation program by leading information sessions, conducting student interviews, and hosting on-campus and virtual programs. This position is designated to support campus programming and communication efforts, while also planning, implementing, and managing a comprehensive plan to enhance undergraduate recruitment. The successful candidate will be responsible for travel planning and coordination, undergraduate application review and project oversight throughout the year.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Communicate the benefits of a Wake Forest University education virtually and through on- and off-campus events by attending presentations at schools, community-based organizations, college counseling events, online webinars, etc. Represents the Undergraduate Admissions Office on panels and conduct presentations throughout the year.
• Conducts travel on behalf of the Undergraduate Admissions Office throughout the year. Works collaboratively to develop a territory management plan in assigned geographical regions and in alignment with university enrollment goals. Evaluates effectiveness of travel and adjusts for subsequent visits. Serves as the University’s admissions representative and liaison to secondary schools and students. Educates and updates high school counselors and prospective students concerning the University’s mission, strategic initiatives and annual updates.
• Annually analyzes the qualifications of over 2,000 prospective students utilizing established admissions standards, guidelines, and criteria. Sits on the admissions committee making subjective evaluations of applicants for admission to the College. Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning sensitive personal and academic information submitted in the application process by applicants, secondary school professionals or others.
• Conduct informational admissions interviews, conveying information about the University to prospective students.
• Serves as a presenter during daily group admissions information sessions for prospective students and parents (over 25,000 visitors per year).
• Participates and assists in the coordination of various programs and projects. Responsible for updating and revising admissions presentations in conjunction with the University’s integrated marketing efforts.
• Independently manages an annual project or program, as assigned by senior leadership, and in support of Admissions Communications efforts.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• BA/BS with a strong academic record and three or more years related work experience.
• Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of budget development and fiscal management.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to set priorities and work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse constituents.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Power Point, Word and EXCEL.
• Ability to foster teamwork, inclusion, and collegiality in a small office and with other departments.
• Ability to travel.
• Valid driver license with good driving record; must be insurable.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Master’s degree
• Knowledge of Slate by Technolutions and Powerfaids

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for own work.

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary work primarily involves sitting/standing; communicating with others to exchange information; repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers; and assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Environmental Conditions:

• No environmental conditions.

Additional Job Description

Time Type Requirement
Full time

Note to Applicant:
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.
In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.

Accommodations for Applicants
If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.