Job Information
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON Assistant Director of Admissions-Regional* in Charleston, South Carolina
Assistant Director of Admissions - Regional*
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POSTING INFORMATION
Internal Title
Assistant Director of Admissions - Regional*
Position Type
Classified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration
Non-Faculty
Pay Band
5
Level
5
Department
Admissions
Job Purpose
The Assistant Director recruits, evaluates, and counsels prospective and admitted prospective students. Assistant Directors travel extensively (10-15 weeks annually), recruit and counsel prospective and admitted students for undergraduate admission, implement efficient and effective recruitment strategies, and manage assigned recruitment territories. Assistant Directors review applicants for undergraduate admissions and are essential to the day to day functioning of the Office of Admissions (including but not limited to presentations, phone and in personal counseling, and event programming). Assistant Directors have high level programmatic responsibilities. This Assistant Director position is permanently physically located within their assigned territory and works remotely.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree required and at least 2 years of admissions experience. Priority given to applicants with previous supervisory experience (student or professional) and/or recruitment experience specific to Maryland, D.C., and Virginia. An understanding of admissions procedures and the college selection process and an ability to work with diverse student populations is necessary. Ability to travel for extended periods of time. Strong planning, organizing, technology, and oral and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work cooperatively with other staff members and the college community. As a regional position, this Assistant Director must be a self-starter, able to work independently from remote home/office location while also functioning as part of the larger Charleston Admissions team. Must provide exemplary customer service and display enthusiasm about the College. Must be an independent decision maker, have high degree of integrity and communicate frequently with supervisors. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess excellent communication, organization, and customer service skills. Must have considerable knowledge, skills, and ability in computer operations, data entry, Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to work closely with the other members of the admissions staff and across campus. Priority given to applicants that adapt well to evolving technology.
Additional Comments Regarding Position
*[This position serves prospective students from Virginia, D.C., and Maryland. The position will be expected to work from a home office within this territory, ideally in the northern Virginia or D.C. metropolitan region.
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