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Chadron State College

Assistant Director - Admissions

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A Director of Admissions leads the admissions department of a college or university. Oversees the management of applications from prospective students of the institution and directs both prospective student outreach and recruitment efforts, and the process of determining which applications to accept.

$107,889 / year median in Nebraska

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Nature of Work Assist in the development and implementation of a student recruitment strategy with specialization in a focus area. Involves recruiting students, recording student data, and travel. Examples of Work Performed Develop and implement student recruitment and support strategies and assign territories for Admissions and Senior Admissions Counselors Set goals for their team and assist the Director in tracking and analyzing prospect, recruitment and student data to meet recruitment outcomes set by the college Implement student recruitment and support strategies for assigned territories or recruitment area/group. Meet enrollment goals for assigned target recruitment area Report progress of recruitment efforts on a regular basis Identify strategies for both campus-based as well as online students Identify strategies for traditional aged incoming students, as well as for non-traditional student populations Present and promote the College and the Admissions profession in a positive way Create and maintain relationships with community-based organizations as relates to focus area Coordinates and participate in recruitment events; including face to face and virtual events Plan and coordinate recruitment activities and programs including but not limited to, summer orientation, tele-counseling, and group visits Counsel with prospective students and their families to encourage campus visits as well as apply for admission Develop an effective working relationship with community college staff Maintain appropriate follow-up communication with students regarding the status of their applications for admission Assist students with college application and admission process Assist with new student registration programs Extensive travel, evening, and weekend hours required Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree 2 years' experience working with diverse, first generation, and/or underrepresented populations, or 2 years work experience in admissions or sales Willingness to travel to regional areas. Preferred Qualifications Public speaking skills that include experience with diverse populations Experience in college admissions, public relations License and Certification Requirements None Other Requirements Successful background records check Valid driver's license Satisfactory evaluation of driving record
Salary Information:
$47,000-$56,585
FTE:
1.000
FLSA:
Exempt Union Status:
Non-Union Number of Vacancies:
1
Posting Number:
PS1683
P Open Until Filled:
Yes EEO Statement The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges' non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website. Veteran Statement This position is subject to Veterans Preference.