Assistant Director of Undergraduate Transfer Admissions

George Fox University's highly successful Undergraduate Admissions Team is looking for a credible and goal oriented person to serve as Assistant Director of Undergraduate Transfer Admissions.

About the Job:

As the primary contact for first year and transfer prospective students, members of the Undergraduate Admissions Team must understand and be able to clearly communicate the value of a George Fox education. In our collaborative environment, the ideal candidate will be able to contribute to all aspects of the admissions process with creative and strategic ideas and have a willingness to serve prospective students and help them experience the Be Known promise.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Effectively communicating why George Fox is the Christian university of choice and delivering the "Be Known" promise to prospective transfer and first year students and families through interpersonal interactions, digital communications, virtual and in-person presentations, campus tours, one on one meetings, and phone calls. (25%)
• Effectively managing student interaction and admissions data, including detailed knowledge of the intricacies of transferring college credits to different George Fox programs and lead transfer students through the transfer process; working collaboratively with campus partners including the Office of the Registrar, Career and Academic Planning Center, and Student Life in ensuring accuracy in advising, the transferring of credits, and transition to campus for the transfer student population.
  
  (30%)
• Developing and implementing student recruitment strategies and executing financial aid strategies for assigned geographic territories and transfer students to meet department enrollment goals. (15%)
• Traveling as a GFU representative for approximately six weeks annually to manage assigned territory, participating in college fairs, visiting schools and meeting with students and their families. (10%)
• Supervising an admissions intern (10 hours/week). (5%)
• Reviewing transfer and first year applications and evaluating students for admissibility to the university for the fall and spring semesters, including recalculating every transfer applicant's GPA. (15%)
• Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
• By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
• Demonstrating awareness, respect, and appreciation for diversity of culture, background, race, sex, political views, expressions of faith, etc. and works well with a variety of people.
• Other duties as assigned.

We're looking for candidates who have:

• A Bachelor's Degree.
• 2+ years of increasing responsibility in college admissions, sales, customer service, retail, project management or event planning/coordination or other customer-facing industries.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) required including the ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, including on telephone, and to understand and follow instructions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
• Strong self-motivation, initiative, goal setting skills, the ability to set objectives and a desire to learn and grow.
• Willingness to work cooperatively and constructively with a wide variety of people.
• A demonstrated ability to produce results within the context of a team environment.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States. This position does not offer visa sponsorship; therefore, only applicants who do not require sponsorship for employment visas, now or at any point in the future, should apply.
• A commitment to the University's Theology of Racial and Ethnic Diversity.
• A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, political views, and expressions of Christian faith.
• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

Job information:

• Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week, 12 months of the year (1.0 FTE)
• Primary
  
  Work Location:
  
  Newberg Campus
  • Out-of-town travel required.
• Working Conditions:
  
  Physical requirements are those of a normal office environment but could include needing the…