Conducts campus tours, formal presentations and information sessions on and off campus.Conducts interviews of admission candidates and evaluates applicant credentials in recruitment territory.In addition, will assist in evaluating major (feeder) recruitment territories.Provides leadership, supervision, and project management for an assigned special initiative or functional area within the Office of Admissions.Coordinates and/or assists as well as participates in a variety of campus programs and special events for prospective students and their families.The Assistant Director will assist with activities related to telemarketing and tele-counseling.The Assistant Director will assist the operations staff with workload during peak periods.Participate in professional development as related to admissions and professional organizations.Assist with special projects as assigned by the Director or Associate Director.Evaluate admissions applications for their assigned territory. Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university is required. Advanced degree preferred. Must have at least one (1) year of related work experience preferably in an admissions office. Must have demonstrated experience in implementing programs, workshops and strong organizational skills with strong emphasis to detail and follow up on assignments. Must be assertive and be able to work independently while meeting the goals of the office. Must be high energy and enthusiastic, extremely flexible and willing to work extended hours and weekends.
Incumbent must possess excellent oral communication skills with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from prospective students and parents, high school counselors, the Spelman community, and the general public which may include public/group speaking engagements. This position requires the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business and professional journals. The duties also require the ability to write reports and business correspondence.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have intermediate skills using Microsoft Office Suite, including the preparation of mail merges, flyers, and spreadsheets. Using formulas and creating forms are also important. Incumbent must have excellent typing skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Two or more years of experience preferred. Experience recruiting and understanding the needs and admissions process for transfer students is preferred.
Certifications, Licenses, Restrictions
NONEPhysical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit, walk, stand, use hands to handle office supplies, operate computer and other office equipment, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to: reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to: stoop or climb, and lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Posting Number: SC0959P
Open Until Filled: No
