Assistant Director Admissions; Dallas, TX

Position: Assistant Director Admissions (Dallas, TX)

Position Details

Job Title: ASST DIRECTOR ADMISSIONS

Position Number: 8100031

Job Category: University Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Campus: Off-Campus/Remote

Department Name: UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS

Location Code: UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS (02022A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded?: No

Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Director is responsible for all aspects regarding the recruitment of prospective Freshmen (knowledge of transfer recruitment helpful but not required) in an assigned territory. As territory manager, the Assistant Director establishes a strategic approach with the guidance of the Senior Team to ensure all targeted High Schools are visited, College Fairs and other recruitment events are attended and evaluated while following up with all prospects in regard to the Application process and steps that lead to enrollment.

Extensive travel is required.

• Works and travels within the southwestern regional geographic areas as assigned to inform prospective Students and their families of the educational opportunities available at Loyola University Chicago by managing daily communications with prospective Students and families and other constituencies.
• Represents Loyola at various programs including, but not limited to, High School visit days, College Fairs, outreach activities, etc.
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with High School Counselors and Community College Sounselors.
• Actively engages and participates in appropriate professional organizations for the purpose of recruiting new Students to Loyola and professional networking development.
• Reads Application files and makes timely admission decisions on Applicants to Loyola.
• Participates in recruitment, yield, and orientation events hosted on-campus and off-campus.
• Develops and executes programming for targeted groups, including College Counselors, in major markets.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Bachelor's Degree in related field and three-five years of related Admissions experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment and admission is required.
• Understanding of Financial Aid process is beneficial.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to form effective working relationships.
• Must be a team player with the ability to adapt to a dynamic environment.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize workload.
• Bilingual skills is beneficial but not required.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Must have the ability to articulate the values and mission of a Jesuit institution.
• This position is based in Dallas, Texas and requires residency in the Dallas area.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

Must have a valid U.S. Drivers License and access to a vehicle.

Computer Skills

• Ability to use MS Office Suite and related recruitment software or programs.
• Experience with Technolutions/Slate and People Soft is desirable but not required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Required operation of university owned vehicles

No

Physical Demands

Lifting, Carrying, Standing

Working Conditions

Irregular Hours

Open Date

08/05/2022

Close Date

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate: $59,000/ann

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate: $51,000/ann

Special Instructions to Applicants

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed
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About Loyola University Chicago

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global…