Assistant Director of Admissions

Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions

SUMMARY:

This full-time position supports all efforts executed by the Office of Undergraduate Admission. This individual will serve on the Leadership Team in the Admissions Office and is vital to a high-performing enrollment team. Outstanding communication and organizational skills, along with a student-first mentality are essential to ensure successful enrollment and outreach efforts through recruitment travel, secondary school relations and programmatic responsibilities within the office.

A primary function of this role is to attract, engage and enroll first-time, first-year degree seeking students from a designated territory. The Assistant Director will have high programmatic, supervisory, and travel responsibilities. This role requires strong working relationships with the leadership in the undergraduate admission office and various stakeholders throughout the university to plan and execute an effective enrollment strategy.

This position is exempt from provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not eligible to earn overtime pay or compensatory time off for additional hours worked. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Effectively communicate the mission of Queens University of Charlotte to prospective students, high school counselors, alumni, and pastors.

* Represent Queens University of Charlotte in assigned geographic regions at high schools, college fairs and churches.

* Exercise independent judgment to effectively develop a recruitment plan to enroll a specified number of students from a defined geographic territory.

* Independently identify high schools, community colleges, and other organizations to visit during recruiting activities.

* Plan and implement on-campus and off-campus admissions programs.

* Conduct on-campus interviews with prospective students and their parents.

* Follow up on inquiry files through phone calls and other appropriate correspondence.

* Evaluate applicant files and sit on the admissions committee.

* Plan and coordinate special projects that are a part of the overall strategic plan.

* Work closely with the Office of Student Financial Services to provide students with accurate information and counseling concerning all aspects of the financial aid process.

* Contribute diligently each year in the development and/or revision of the University's admission standards.

* Carry out other duties as assigned.

Non-Essential Duties:

* Other duties and special projects may be assigned to meet department and/or university needs.

Experience, Knowledge & Skills Required

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

* Ability and willingness to travel; valid driver's license

* Demonstrated organizational and planning skills

* A high level of personal integrity and professionalism

* Familiarity with on-line and PC-based technology

* Desire to become involved in the campus community and available to work evening and weekend schedules.

* One to three years' experience in a related educational position is preferred.

* Bachelor's degree required

Application Process

Does this sound like a good fit? Submit the following:

* A cover letter addressing the position qualifications and experience.

* Current résumé

* Salary expectations

Queens will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

About Queens University of Charlotte

Located in the heart of the nation's second fastest growing metropolitan area, Queens University of Charlotte leverages the city's diverse and thriving environment as an extended classroom. Nationally recognized for undergraduate programs in international and interdisciplinary education, Queens blends the best of liberal arts learning with professional preparation and community engagement. Focused on supporting success for diverse learners, faculty build close and collaborative relationships with students and help them build intentional and individualized roadmaps for flourishing at Queens and beyond.

At the graduate program level, the University offers innovative educational experiences that help learners advance professionally and retool for new opportunities. Our environs afford faculty myriad opportunities to advance their own professional growth and teaching and research interests by collaborating with vibrant industry, non-profit, and community organization sectors. Because of our history of innovation and our legacy of strong leadership, Queens is positioned to be among the new forerunners of American higher education.

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