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Assistant Director, Admissions Events and Engagement Department:

Enrollment Management Position Reports to:

Associate Director of Events and Management Position Class/Position Type:

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Primary Job Summary The Assistant Director of Admissions Events & Engagement maintains responsibility for activities related to admissions events and the campus visit experience. The person in this position will support events in Undergraduate Admission, Graduate and Professional Studies Admission, and the College of Law departments. They will perform duties that assure a quality campus event experience, develop and align the campus event experience with the University brand and enrollment goals including training and supervision of student ambassadors. This position reports to the Associate Director of Admission Events and Engagement. Supervisory Responsibilities

• Student Ambassadors, shared responsibility with Associate Director Duties/Responsibilities
• Design, plan, implement and manage customized events, considering past experiences and data-driven reports
• Consult with the Directors of Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions in planning event logistics and execution, working primarily with the leadership team and with campus partners involved in event setup and event participation
• Create event setup memos, meet with facilities, catering, security and custodians as well as Information Technology, as necessary
• Work closely with the Enrollment Marketing on both in-person and virtual events in the CRM system
• Supports in River House event management inclusive of approval, SA scheduling, floor plans, facility upkeep, AV and more.
• Ensure selection and booking of appropriate spaces and resources for each event and order other equipment as needed
• Coordinate staff roles and train all student workers/ambassadors and/or volunteers
• Conduct event meetings and orchestrate physical set-ups and breakdowns of each event
• Participate in event evaluations and gather feedback from various departments, campus partners and staff to make improvements to future events
• Work with the Associate Director of Admissions Events and Engagement on event support, which includes scheduling campus tours and tour guides.
• Assists at off-campus recruitment events, if required
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice Required Skills/Abilities
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Collaborative, supportive leader and teammate
• Excellent organization and project management skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to use discretionary judgment
• Demonstrated tech savviness and ability to learn and operate different systems
• Manage, train, develop, and support a team of Student Ambassadors
• A person of character, drive and integrity who will always represent the University in a professional manner.
• Ability to meet appropriate situations with reasonable, creative responses to achieve the goals and objectives of the recruitment effort.
• Dedicated to the mission of Jacksonville University regarding the growth of its student population.