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Assistant Director of Freshman Admissions
Statesboro, GA
Job Description
Assistant Director of Freshman Admissions
Job ID: 270797
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!
Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!
Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.
To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here:
Location
Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA
Department Information
Office Of Admissions
Job Summary
The Assistant Director, under the supervision of the Associate Director of Admissions Recruitment, oversees freshman recruitment efforts. Responsibilities include managing expectations of a Coordinator and Freshman Admissions Counselors, periodic travel for presentations, college fairs, and special events, gathering and interpreting data for strategic admissions efforts, providing leadership within the office, coordinating admissions scholarship process, and assisting with programming. Regular travel to Savannah Campus is required, with some opportunity for remote work. The Assistant Director consistently upholds the values of service, collaboration, and excellence advocated by the Division of Enrollment, Marketing, and Student Success.
Responsibilities
- Represent the Georgia Southern experience to high school students, teachers, school counselors, and parents at various on and off campus events
- Implement plans for proactive follow up with students at every stage of the admissions funnel (prospects, inquiries, applicants, admits, SOAR)
- Work with the campus partners to ensure the Admissions Coordinators and Counselors have a general understanding of the processes and information for other departments around campus
- Manage an assigned territory, including communicating with students, families, and counselors and traveling to visit schools and events as needed within the territory
- Conduct undergraduate admissions campus information sessions and tours as needed
- Actively respond to the needs of school counselors when they request materials or request visits to their schools
- Oversee counselors in their recruitment planning process and their plans to achieve assigned territory goals
- Develop and implement yield activities to involve faculty, staff and alumni in order to convince admitted students to enroll at Georgia Southern University
- Track, report and respond to data on undergraduate admissions numbers on a weekly basis to support strategies to achieve overall freshman enrollment goals
- Provide training and support for new and existing team members on recruitment initiatives, such as freshman requirements and policies and procedures as well as data tools and reporting (i.e. Pyramid and Business Objects)
- Supervise multiple full-time staff members
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
- Four (4) or more years of related work experience
- Experience recruiting undergraduate students to a college or university
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Educational Qualifications
- Master's Degree
Preferred Experience
- Six (6) or more years or related work experience
- Two (2) years of experience supervising full-time employees
Proposed Salary
$44,400 - $56,500
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.
Required Documents to Attach
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Two (2) Professional References
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
- Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
- Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
- Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
- Ability to assess students' academic standing and extracurricular activities, inform them about colleges, programs and majors
- Ability to multi-task and stay organized
KNOWLEDGE
- Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
- Knowledgeable about campus resources and ability to communicate information clearly to students and parents
- Familiarity with college and university programs, majors, admissions requirements and processes, and scholarship and financial aid resources
SKILLS
- Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
- Public speaking expertise
Apply Before Date
Open Until Filled
Application review may begin on April 12, 2024.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at .
For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or .
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.
Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
Proof of valid driver's license upon hire and throughout employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Southern University provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the America with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.
Other Information
- Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
- May be required to maneuver items weighing up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
- Work generally performed in office environment
- Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours
- Evening and weekend work may be required
- Travel required
- Ability to drive University vehicles
Background Check
- Standard + Education & DMV
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Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full or Part Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
4 years
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