Assistant Director of Admissions Job Raleigh area,North Carolina USA,Education / Teaching

Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Recruitment & Territory Management

Develop, implement, and evaluate a territory recruitment plan designed to achieve inquiry, application, admission, deposit, and enrollment goals.
Use historical performance, funnel data, student engagement, and market information to identify opportunities and adjust strategies throughout the cycle.
Plan and complete recruitment travel and evaluate the effectiveness of travel, school visits, fairs, and related activities.
Build and maintain strong relationships with high school counselors, educational partners, alumnae, and other contacts that support assigned markets.

Prospective Student & Family Engagement

Build authentic, individualized relationships with prospective students and families from inquiry through enrollment.
Provide timely, strategic, and highly personalized outreach based on student interests, concerns, engagement history, and stage in the enrollment process.
Counsel students and families regarding the admission process, financial aid, academic programs, campus life, housing, career outcomes, and other factors influencing the college decision.
Recognize students or families who require additional intervention and develop appropriate strategies to address questions, concerns, or barriers to enrollment.
Manage complex or sensitive student and family situations with sound judgment and appropriate consultation with the Director when needed.
Conduct interviews, information sessions, presentations, and other recruitment activities on and off campus while providing exceptional customer service.

Yield & Enrollment Strategy

Develop and execute targeted yield strategies for admitted students within assigned territories.
Monitor admitted-student engagement, deposit activity, and enrollment progress and identify students requiring additional outreach or intervention.
Support deposited students through enrollment and help address barriers that could contribute to summer melt.
Collaborate with Financial Assistance and other campus offices when specialized support is needed for a student or family.

Data-Informed Recruitment

Analyze territory performance, funnel movement, application sources, student engagement, yield, and enrollment outcomes.
Use Slate and other systems to identify priority populations, manage recruitment activity, document meaningful interactions, and guide follow-up.
Assess recruitment strategy effectiveness, recommend adjustments, and contribute informed observations during enrollment strategy discussions.
Maintain accurate and timely student records and documentation.

Admissions Expertise & Professional Contribution

Maintain advanced knowledge of Meredith College programs, policies, student experiences, financial aid information, resources, and opportunities.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of the college search and enrollment process and communicate complex information clearly to students and families.
Represent Admissions professionally and collaborate effectively with Enrollment Management colleagues and campus partners.
Participate actively in team strategy discussions, training, professional development, assigned projects, and committees.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Performance Expectations

Meet established territory goals for prospects, applications, admits, deposits, and enrolled students.
Demonstrate consistent, personalized, and strategic engagement with prospective students and families.
Use enrollment data and student engagement information to prioritize work and adjust recruitment strategies.
Demonstrate sound judgment, accountability, and professionalism in resolving student situations with limited supervision.
Maintain accurate and timely records of meaningful recruitment activity.

Skills Needed

Demonstrated proficiency in student recruitment, territory management, admission counseling, and yield strategy.
Strong understanding of the undergraduate enrollment funnel and ability to use data to guide recruitment priorities and decisions.
Ability to independently develop and adjust territory recruitment strategies based on goals, market conditions, and student behavior.
Excellent interpersonal, counseling, written, verbal, and public-speaking skills.
Strong judgment, initiative, and problem-solving ability, particularly in complex student and family situations.
Ability to clearly explain admission policies, financial aid information, academic offerings, and College resources.
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to…