As an associate director of campus visitation, you will serve as the liaison between enrollment and various SCAD programs, including the development and implementation of a program-specific recruitment plan. You will attend events at all SCAD locations, school program-specific trade shows, program-specific graduate fairs, online chats, and presentations.
To support the admission team, you'll:
- Routinely meet with departmental chairs and faculty to gain a thorough understanding of enrollment in assigned programs
- Stay current on program-related internship opportunities, accolades, classes, company visits, events, and more
- Plan, coordinate, and implement a scholarship competition (e.g., research and write regulations and guidelines; create a promotional plan that includes social media, print, and web marketing; map out entry logistics and EM tracking; secure sponsors, prizes, and judges; and oversee adjudication and hosting of the top)
- Manage the challenge Facebook page
- Train and implement professional development programs for enrollment staff on current news, pictures, and links on the SCAD news blog; present at staff meetings; and provide ongoing program-specific guidance
As an associate director, you'll:
- Meet with and counsel visiting prospective students to encourage application and enrollment
- Maintain daily contact with prospective students via phone calls, emails, and LivePerson; participate in call-a-thons as needed; and enter and maintain information for students, parents, teachers, and counselors in the enrollment management database
- Provide daily portfolio counseling for prospective and applied students
- Offer portfolio or audition counseling and presentations during SCAD Days, Preview Days, summer programs, etc.
- Provide tours, presentations, and workshops to visitors; track attendance, student type, and yield; and report data monthly and annually
As part of the admission department, you'll:
- Follow up with students who have submitted miscellaneous admission documents and encourage them to apply
- Travel to Atlanta for SCAD Days, program-specific events, information sessions, or other recruitment events
- Organize, plan, and implement other departmental and university-wide special events (e.g., SCAD Days, Educator Forums, and summer programs)
- Leverage hands-on event experience to elevate our brand presence and enhance the SCAD visitation experience
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- At least three years of events-related experience
- Able to work evenings and weekends
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree
- Background in art or design
- Public speaking experience
- At least three years of experience in event planning and management
- At least two years of leadership experience
Travel required:
- 10–20%
Work hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.
ADA tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.
The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is a private, nonprofit, accredited university offering more than 100 degree programs across more than 40 majors. Students can study at campuses in Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia, participate in study abroad opportunities in Lacoste, France, or earn their degrees online through SCADnow.
SCAD enrolls more than 18,500 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 U.S. states and more than 100 countries. The university's innovative curriculum is enhanced by professional-grade technology, industry-standard equipment, collaborative projects with corporate partners, internship opportunities, and career-focused learning experiences.
Career preparation is integrated throughout the student experience, supported by more than 650 annual recruiter visits and extensive professional development resources. According to SCAD, 99% of graduates are employed, pursuing further education, or both within 10 months of graduation.
Founded in 1978, SCAD has earned recognition as a global leader in art and design education and continues to expand its academic offerings to meet emerging industry needs, including innovative programs such as Applied AI.