Director of Admissions

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The Director of Admissions is an essential part of a constructive and collaborative recruitment team which shares the responsibility for meeting the College's strategic enrollment goals by recruiting students who echo YHC's mission and values. This position is responsible for the supervision of the Admissions’ recruitment and counseling team; consisting of two on-campus Admissions Counselors, one Regional Recruiter based in Atlanta, the Admissions Counselor for Athletics, and the Campus Visits Coordinator; working with them to plan and assess strategic recruitment and yield activities. The Director of Admissions performs duties relevant to the recruitment, admission, and counseling of special populations (dual enrollment, transfer, readmit, and graduate students) including representing the College to all interested constituencies, reviewing admissions applications, territory management, and admissions programming.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate the Admissions Counselors, the Regional Recruiter, the Admissions Counselor for Athletics, and the Campus Visits Coordinator
• Develop and maintain training documents for the recruitment and counseling team as well as student representatives working in the Office of Admissions

The Director of Admissions is an essential part of a constructive and collaborative recruitment team which shares the responsibility for meeting the College's strategic enrollment goals by recruiting students who echo YHC's mission and values. This position is responsible for the supervision of the Admissions’ recruitment and counseling team; consisting of two on-campus Admissions Counselors, one Regional Recruiter based in Atlanta, the Admissions Counselor for Athletics, and the Campus Visits Coordinator; working with them to plan and assess strategic recruitment and yield activities. The Director of Admissions performs duties relevant to the recruitment, admission, and counseling of special populations (dual enrollment, transfer, readmit, and graduate students) including representing the College to all interested constituencies, reviewing admissions applications, territory management, and admissions programming.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate the Admissions Counselors, the Regional Recruiter, the Admissions Counselor for Athletics, and the Campus Visits Coordinator
• Develop and maintain training documents for the recruitment and counseling team as well as student representatives working in the Office of Admissions
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• Ensure enrollment goals are met regarding applications, acceptances, and deposits
• Create and manage queries and reports to support enrollment needs
• Collaborate with the Campus Visits Coordinator and other campus partners to plan and execute individual campus tours, open house events, large group visits, and other special programs that bring prospective students and families to campus
• Counsel and assist prospective students and their families in the college search and selection process by providing information and direction regarding admissions and financial aid, academic programs, campus visitation, involvement opportunities, and housing
• Frequently engage with prospective students and their families in one-on-one meetings as well as respond to their inquiries in person, by phone, and through email
• Evaluate admissions applications for dual enrollment, transfer, readmit, and graduate student populations
• Stay abreast of admissions trends and best practices in the ever-changing enrollment management environment
• Be an active participant in virtual and in-person professional development and training opportunities
• Serve on College committees as needed
• Other duties as required

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in student counseling, communications, education, business, public relations, marketing, or other related field from a regionally accredited institution
• Appreciation for value and role of higher education, with preference given to those who have previous experience at a residential, liberal arts institution
• Capability to understand, articulate, and support the benefits of a diverse campus community and value the perspective of others
• Previous experience monitoring employee productivity and providing constructive feedback and coaching
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and work independently, or as part of a project team, to complete multiple tasks with competing deadlines and priorities with a strong attention to detail and while exercising grace under pressure
• Experience exercising independent judgment and discretion with little or no guidance, making decisions on behalf of the Admissions Office and the College that are appropriate, timely, and defensible while maintaining appropriate confidentiality
• Effective, empathetic, and engaging communicator with the ability to build relationships with prospective students, their families, high school counselors, community-based organizations, and campus partners
• Comfortable creating and making presentations to audiences of 300+
• Strong computing skills and efficiency utilizing computing applications on various systems and programs (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, PowerCampus, etc.) as well as with admissions information management systems (Liaison, etc.)
• Possess a positive attitude, consistently proactive in fulfilling job responsibilities
• Demonstrated commitment to a student-centered quality customer service

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Familiarity with college and university admissions policies and procedures
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in student counseling, communications, education, business, public relations, marketing, or other related field from a regionally accredited institution
• Prior recruitment experience at a four-year institution, with preference given to those with experience at a residential, liberal arts institution
• 3+ years proven experience of successful performance in a fast-paced admissions office

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Responsible for the supervision of five full-time staff members

Working Conditions & Physical Effort

• Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time while handling frequent interruptions
• Requires extended hours during peak times as well as occasional weekend work
• Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work
• Requires talking, hearing, and seeing as important elements for completing assigned tasks
• Requires comfort speaking in front of large groups
• Requires the use of various electronic tools
• Requires the ability to relate to others and to partner with colleagues without exhibiting behavioral extremes
• Requires the performance of work activities including reasoning, instructing, and/or speaking with others
• Requires the ability to respond appropriately to constructive feedback from management
• Requires the ability to provide constructive feedback to direct reports
• Requires the ability to lift and carry 10 pounds frequently and 20 pounds occasionally

Applications must include a cover letter, current CV, and contact information for at least three professional references. Applicants must apply online using the College's HR portal. Review of applications will begin immediately. Selected candidates must successfully pass a background check.

Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply. EOE M/F/D/V