Associate Director Admission - Founder's College

Position Overview

The Associate Director of Admission will lead the recruitment efforts for Founder’s College at Butler University and play a keyrole in attracting and enrolling students who are seeking alternative pathways to higher education. This role will collaborate closely with the Executive Director of Admission at Butler University to develop and implement recruitment strategies,manage admission processes, and ensure an exceptional experience for prospective students from inquiry to enrollment.

The Associate Director will create and coordinate outreach initiatives to develop and cultivate relationships with community-based organizations, high schools, and other organizations in the Indianapolis area that align with Founder’scommitment to increasing education access to high-potential students who have historically been underserved by higher education.

• Supervise the Admission Assistant for Founder’s College.
• Develop and execute comprehensive recruitment plans to attract prospective students from diverse backgrounds.
• Build and maintain relationships with high schools, community organizations, employers, and other stakeholders to promote the college and increase student referrals. Represent Founder’s collegeat related events.
• Coordinate and execute recruitment events, such as open houses,information sessions, and college fairs, to showcase the college'sprograms and opportunities.
• Oversee the admission process, including application review,evaluation of credentials, and admissions decisions, ensuringefficiency and accuracy.
• Work closely with the Associate Director of Financial Aid for Founder’s College to support students through the admissions and enrollment process.
• Collaborate with academic departments and student services tosupport seamless transitions for admitted students and facilitate their integration into the college community.
• Serve as a resource for prospective students and their families, providing guidance and assistance throughout the admissions and enrollment processes.
• Utilize data analytics and reporting tools to track recruitment efforts, assess outcomes, and identify areas for improvement.
• Stay informed about trends and best practices in admissions andhigher education, actively participating in professional development opportunities and networks.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum five years’ experience working in higher education,preferably in college admissions or a related field
• Experience working with historically underrepresented students.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing recruitment strategies to meet enrollment goals and targets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and build relationships with stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and admissions management systems; experience with CRM software
• Experience in recruitment, admissions and student advising
• Knowledge of the Indianapolis community (high schools,community-based organizations)
• Comfortable in a dynamic startup environment incl. significant amounts of autonomy
• Passionate about access, affordability, and equity in higher education
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Ability to travel
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Driver’s license recommended for extensive travel within
  
  Indianapolis metro area
  • Subject to driver’s record and insurance eligibility requirements

• Bi/multilingual, a plus
• Knowledge of Oracle Cloud, Slate

Please check out Butler’sTotal Rewards website to learn more about our benefit offerings, which include:

• Paid Time Off and Holidays :
  • 20 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days) per Fiscal year
  • 8 Paid Holidays
    • In addition, a paid Winter Break between…