Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission

Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission

The Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission is an entry-level position responsible for recruiting and enrolling new undergraduate students, including freshmen and transfers, by educating prospective students, their families, and high school counselors about Santa Clara University and the admission process. This position is part of the overall Enrollment and Undergraduate Admission team.

The Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission assists in attracting, evaluating, and enrolling an academically strong, diverse, and socially conscious undergraduate student body in alignment with Santa Clara University's undergraduate enrollment mission and goals. The Assistant Director will represent SCU to the public, including prospective students, high school counselors, community college audiences, alumni, and community organizations. Extensive travel is integral to this role, focusing on cultivating relationships and developing new opportunities for enrollment. The Assistant Director will give presentations (in person and virtually), lead and support key recruitment events, evaluate admission applications, and fulfill additional duties as assigned. This is a non-exempt, regular position.

A. The Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission plans and implements recruitment events in designated geographic areas; plans and conducts school visits; and maintains communication and relations with interested students and families, high school officials, and community-based organizations. This position is a public-facing role based in the office of undergraduate admission.

B. Leads information sessions and meetings with prospective students and families (virtual and in-person).

C. Reviews applications by territory and as assigned. Makes admission recommendations as authorized. Application evaluation will also include transfer, international, and other non-traditional college applications.

D. Leads and supports projects of the Undergraduate Admission office, including marquee events such as Open House, Preview Days, Transfer Admit Day, and other on- and off-campus student programs, and collaborates with University departments and partners.

E. Executes marketing initiatives within the territory or other special assigned projects. Examples can be, but are not limited to, translated materials, creative marketing ideas, and any other collateral materials that can be leveraged in promoting and yielding top-quality candidates to the university.

A. Serves as University Representative.

• Responsible for the planning and execution of recruiting efforts in person and virtually.
• Represents SCU on- and off-campus, in-person and virtually, to the public, including prospective students, high school counselors, alumni, and community organizations.
• Conducts presentations to groups and campus visitors.
• Counsels students, parents and high school counselors regarding admission and enrollment / matriculation.
• Responds to letter, telephone and email inquiries regarding admission and enrollment / matriculation.
• Collaborates with the admission marketing team in developing promotional materials to support recruitment activities.
• Represents SCU in-person or virtually at college fairs, college nights, parent programs, community meetings, etc. Program commitments will require some early morning, evening and weekend work.
• Coordinates territory events and receptions, including room reservations, food and catering orders, and other contracted services under the supervision of a supervisor.
• Provides input into the strategic travel plan and short-term territory planning with a focus of understanding the region and potential opportunities of growth for SCU.

B. Reviews and provides recommendations on admission applications

C. Assists with team projects and administrative responsibilities

III. Other Duties

IV. Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or preferred.

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Education and / or Experience :

1. A bachelor's degree is required, and experience in a college admission environment is highly desirable.

2. 0-3 years of professional work experience required (including work experience while in college).

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