Associate Director of Admission, California

Denison University seeks an Associate Director of Admission. Reporting to the Director of Admission Strategy, the Associate Director of Admission will support the strategic plan of the University by recruiting students primarily in the state of California. They will market Denison’s academic experience to students and their parents through high school visits, presentations and digital communication. They will recruit, evaluate and enroll students according to the goals set forth by the Office of Admission.

This position is full-time, and based remotely, with preference given to certain locations in the Los Angeles and San Francisco Bay areas. Additional professional travel to other areas may be required.

Manage admission markets by planning and executing a travel schedule that supports the strategic recruitment goals of the University. Travel extensively to assigned recruitment markets, participate in recruitment events, develop and execute strategies to engage prospective student audiences. Conduct admission interviews, evaluate applications for admission and make decision recommendations on matters related to admission. Develop and maintain productive relationships with college counselors to help support student recruitment and retention.

Establish a visible and recognizable presence for Denison University, serving as a primary institutional representative within the local counseling community. Work with alumni, families and friends of Denison to help increase institutional visibility. Represent the University in a professional manner. Perform other duties as assigned. Leverage the Slate CRM to support admission daily operations and strategic priorities; use data and professional judgment to craft a class of students that is academically talented and broadly diverse.

General supervision by the Director of Admission Strategy. No direct supervision.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree. Experience in admission or enrollment management in higher education or transferrable skills (e.g., business development, continuous improvement, marketing, supply chain) from the corporate or non-profit sectors. Clear appreciation for and understanding of the value of higher education. Strong technical skills, including experience with a CRM. Strong presentation, written, and verbal communication skills; outstanding listener with strong relational skills. Ability to communicate and interact with people from diverse backgrounds.

Collaborative team player with the ability to work in a high-stress, deadline-driven environment; able to infuse daily work with levity and balance; and able to achieve and celebrate success. Ability and commitment to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality. Demonstrated bias towards action. Must have a current, valid driver's license and must be insurable under Denison’s liability insurance policy.

Preferred Qualifications:

Five or more years of progressive experience working in college admission and undergraduate recruitment. Detailed knowledge of the higher education recruitment landscape in the greater Los Angeles and San Francisco Bay areas. Strong existing relationships within the local recruitment communities. Understanding of national trends in college admissions and undergraduate recruitment, and enrollment management strategies. Clear understanding of and ability to communicate the values and mission of a residential, liberal arts college.

Experience using the Technolutions Slate CRM.

Why Choose Denison? Denison University is a leading, fully residential liberal arts college in Granville, Ohio, located just outside the Columbus metro area. Established in 1831,…