"Manager of Admissions Recruiting Events"

Job Details

Position Information

Job Title: Manager of Admissions Recruiting Events

Posting Number: S1595P

Pay Range: The compensation for this appointment will range from $68,640 to $70,000 annually.

Position Summary

This position will be responsible primarily for the successful visit of any prospective undergraduate and graduate student to our campus. This requires the planning and implementation of large group visits as well as individual visits to the campus. This position will also require the use of data entry skills and supervision of student workers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides coordination of special undergraduate recruitment events such as Lancer Day and Preview Days.
• Schedules large group visits by high schools and community colleges.
• Works with the Conference and Events office to arrange rooms for presentations as needed.
• Works with Food Services as needed to support visits and events.
• Coordinates classroom visits with faculty as needed.
• Communicates regularly with staff and faculty from various departments to coordinate event day participation and involvement.
• Provides leadership to the Visit and Event Assistant and student workers and student intern staff.
• Assists with coordinating the Class Registration process of new students and provides logistical support for New Student orientation programs as needed.
• Supports office needs by doing data entry.
• Consistently researches to improve our total events program.
• Provides support and coordination for undergraduate financial aid recruiting events, both in person and virtual.
• Provides coordination for special graduate recruitment events such as Grad School Open House and program specific marquee events.
• Provides support and coordination for graduate student recruitment information sessions.
• Manages the movement of event materials around campus, ensuring timely delivery and setup through use of university vehicles.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position is responsible for assigning work to the Visit and Event Assistant and/or giving direction to part-time Student Workers, in order to complete work assignments.

Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Demonstrated ability and willingness to live and uphold the University’s Christ-centered mission and values.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Ability to make administrative, and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
• A thorough knowledge of: Business English and arithmetic; general office methods, procedures and practices.
• Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate multiple projects.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
• Ability to use independent judgment, and to manage and impart confidential information.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
• Ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent telephone courtesy, knowledge and experience.
• Ability to coordinate and organize meetings and/or special events.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures.
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
• Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions.

Required Certification / Permits: Valid California Class “C” driver’s license.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit; and requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard or other office equipment. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers; and speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment, with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.