Ast Dir Freshman

Overview

Augusta University is Georgia’s innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia’s cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences.

Augusta is home to Georgia’s only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world‑class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Assistant Director Freshman Recruitment

Summerville Campus

The Assistant Director of Freshman Recruitment implements Augusta University’s freshman recruitment plan to recruit, admit, and enroll new first‑year freshmen students. This position is responsible for the day‑to‑day supervision of multiple Admissions Counselors, each assigned a specific geographic territory with enrollment targets, assisting them in territory management and decisions. Additionally, the Assistant Director manages their own assigned territory to meet enrollment targets.

• TERRITORY MANAGEMENT: Manages a specific recruitment territory and is responsible for meeting territory recruitment goals. Uses data to plan and implement recruitment efforts for the assigned geographic territory. Schedules, coordinates, and conducts high school visits and speaking engagements for the assigned geographic territory. Travels to college fairs and recruitment events to meet prospective students and their family members. Coordinates school counselor and other constituent relationships.
  
  Corresponds with prospective students and their family members via email, phone calls, social media, and in‑person meetings. Gives presentations to prospective students and their family members at special events, high school visits, and other settings.
• RECRUITMENT TEAM LEADER SHIP: Supervises, assigns tasks, and provides support and guidance for Admissions Counselors with their individually assigned territory. Teaches staff to utilize data and trends to create a recruitment plan for specific geographic territories. Assists staff in analyzing applicant reports to develop their unique territory recruitment efforts. Trains and guides staff on travel planning and related policies. Analyzes applicant reports for trends to guide recruitment decisions and efforts.
• STRATEGIC RECRUITMENT & DEPARTMENTAL LEADERSHIP: Creates and implements recruitment tactics and recruitment event programming. Assists in the development and execution of communications to prospective students, including electronic communications sent through Slate CRM. Manages and implements special events and recruitment strategies for special populations, including but not limited to interest meetings, accepted student receptions, recruitment workshops, bus tours, and school counselor meetings.
  
  Implements recruitment initiatives for special populations such as the Jaguar Jumpstart, Professional Scholars, and Honors programs (as needed).
• COMMITTEES: Serves on institutional and divisional committees to support the mission of Augusta University.
• OTHER: Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and three years of related experience.

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with related experience in student affairs, higher education, or related field.

• Knowledge: Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases. Understanding of emergent and best practices in the field of recruitment and admission.
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Detail‑oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills. Demonstrated project management skills. Demonstrated event planning…