"Director of Traditional Admissions "

About the Organization Ohio Christian University is committed to offering a complete education that develops students intellectually, professionally, and spiritually. OCU offers degree programs for residential undergraduate students, graduate students, and adult and online students. 

Position Director of Traditional Admissions 

Location Main Campus 

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time 

Description 

Position Summary

The Director of Traditional Admissions supervises and manages the daily operations of the Admissions Office and staff. Reporting to the Senior Executive Officer (SEO) and Dean of the School of Adult and Graduate Studies, the Director is responsible for overseeing the operations of the admissions staff and works with the SEO to develop long-term goals and policies to ensure that the University's undergraduate admissions goals are met. The Director coordinates student recruitment efforts, application processing and review, the Campus Visit and Events Coordinator and the Summer Camp Coordinator. The Director also works closely with the Financial Aid Office staff regarding awarded scholarships or other financial aid student issues. The Director also works with the SEO and Marketing staff on admissions-related marketing projects. Some travel and extended hours may be required during the heavy recruitment season.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide administrative leadership for the admissions process including overseeing the processing and review of applications and student recruitment efforts, including counselor travel

With the SEO, develop and implement recruitment strategies and yearly goals

Hire, train and coach admissions counselors on how to recruit and communicate effectively with leads and applicants

Review and assess live or recorded calls and customize coaching to each admissions counselor's needs

Serve on the Admissions Committee to review and vote on applicant acceptance

Review and approve certain scholarships, while working closely with the Financial Aid Office

Run reports and queries in Slate to assess student recruitment efforts

As needed, work with the CRM Communications Coordinator to update communication campaigns

As needed, work with the Marketing staff and the SEO on admissions related marketing projects

As needed, represent the Admissions Office on various campus-wide committees and projects

Other duties as assigned

Essential Qualifications

According to Ohio Christian University employment policy, all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the OCU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Five to seven years of admissions experience

Bachelor's required, Master's preferred; preferred majors include higher education, marketing, digital marketing, business

Familiarity with Slate is strongly preferred

Willingness to learn and accept constructive feedback

Able to work collaboratively and be decisive in a high pressure, deadline-driven environment

Excellent writing and public speaking skills

Detail-oriented with the ability to take initiative

Strong analytics, quantitative, and problem-solving skills

Ease with complexity and ambiguity

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Churches of Christ in Christian Union, Ohio Christian University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an 'at-will' basis, unless otherwise contractually bound.

Ohio Christian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. 

This position is currently accepting applications.