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Department:
Transfer Admissions
Time Type:
Full time
Job Type:
Regular
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Work Modality:
Hybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week)
Union:
SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division
This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented
by SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division. That means
the terms and conditions of your employment are governed by
university policy (including the Staff Personnel Policies Manual)
and any collective bargaining agreement entered into between
American University and SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment
Division.
Job Description:
Summary:
The Assistant Director position is responsible for the admission
and recruitment of transfer applicants, including recruitment
travel, as well as application evaluation. This position is also
responsible for assisting with the coordination and staffing of
on-campus programs and online events for prospective students, and
assisting with first-year recruitment efforts, as needed. The
number of transfer applications that the Assistant Director reviews
ranges from six hundred to one thousand annually. This position
will also review first-year applications on an as-needed basis.
This position requires minimal supervision.
Essential Functions:
- Reads and evaluates applications for undergraduate admission;
makes decisions or refers to the Director of Admissions.
Conducts recruitment travel; participates in community college
visits, college fairs, high school visits, as needed, and other
regional events.
Provides guidance, expertise and recommendations to prospective
students, parents, alumni, guidance counselors and transfer
advisors; conducts outreach to this population. Works closely with
other offices/departments on-campus. Examples include Office of the
Registrar, financial aid, athletics, and academic divisions.
Conducts on-campus information sessions and interviews for
prospective students and their parents; gives overview of
university programs/majors, student life and the admissions
process. Participates in campus and online events.
Develops and implements recruitment strategies and plans for
the transfer population. Analyzes results of previous years’
activities and then develops and executes a comprehensive,
integrated plan for both fall and spring travel/visits/events each
year involving outreach to prospective students, parents, transfer
advisors, high school counselors, alumni and others.
Competencies:
- Prioritizing and Organizing.
- Championing Customer Needs.
- Evaluating and Implementing Ideas.
- Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- Full-time.
- 35 hours per week.
- Evening and weekend work required.
Salary Range:
- $59,000.00 - $65,000.00 annually.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree.
- 1 - 3 years of relevant experience.
- At least 1 years of professional experience in admissions or
related areas.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Master's degree or equivalent.
Travel Required:
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
- Knowledge of trends and practices in higher education.
- Writing ability.
- Ability to represent the University and demonstrate highly
developed interpersonal and public speaking skills.
- Demonstrated problem solving ability.
- Computer skills.
- Organizational skills and ability to conduct demographic and
historical research as it pertains to American University’s
applicant trends.
- Ability to contribute to a team-oriented environment within the
Office of Enrollment.
Other Duties:
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with
or without notice.
Benefits
AU offers a competitive benefits package.
Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit
options .
Other Details
- Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful
completion of a background check.
- Employees in staff positions at American University must
deliver their services to the university from either the District
of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the
university.
- Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time
with or without notice.
- American University is an
E-Verify employer.
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American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and
regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy),
age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal
appearance, gender identity and expression, family
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status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases
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programs and activities.