Assistant Director Admissions

Creighton University; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking an Assistant Director of Admissions to provide personalized service to prospective graduate, adult, and non-traditional students, guiding them through the enrollment process and coordinating with faculty, programs, and financial aid.

The role involves recruiting and representing Creighton at external events, reviewing transcripts for prerequisite work, tracking student contacts, and contributing to marketing and outreach strategies for graduate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• At least two years of experience in admissions, recruitment, advising or counseling.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provides a level of personalized service to prospective students and applicants through in-person, email, and phone communication.
• Communicates regularly with the recruitment staff, program directors, faculty, and Creighton community.
• Meet with prospective students on-campus and online to support discernment of program choice and application.
• Represents Creighton University at internal and external events.
• Learns and retains knowledge of Creighton University, its mission, programs, policies, and procedures.
• Leads discussion on marketing and outreach innovation across the graduate and adult recruitment team.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Job Description

The Assistant Director provides a high level of personalized service to prospective students who wish to enroll at Creighton University as a graduate, adult, or non-traditional student. This position is responsible for building the relationships necessary to recruit, admit and enroll new students, assisting the future student up to the point they are ready for enrollment in courses. The Assistant Director will regularly communicate with other members of the recruitment staff, faculty, program directors, and other members of the university community on various topics related to recruitment, admission, and financial aid in order to maximize enrollment opportunities. Where applicable by program, this person may regularly review transcripts and assist in identifying courses for prerequisite completion, and this position will be responsible for effective and efficient tracking of student contacts in all modes of communication. Additionally, this position is responsible for representing Creighton University at external events, such as employer education fairs, college recruitment events, and other events as requested. This position will also support the marketing and positioning of all graduate programs, helping colleagues meet recruitment objectives through innovation in outreach and positioning.

Essential Functions

• Provides a level of personalized service to prospective students and applicants through in-person, email, and phone communication. This involves regular and proactive follow-up with prospective students
• Communicates regularly with members of the recruitment staff, program directors, faculty, and other members of the Creighton community.
• Meet with prospective students, both on-campus and online, interested in programs at Creighton to support their discernment of program choice and their application process.
• Represents Creighton University at internal and external events.
• Learns, reviews and retains knowledge regarding Creighton University, its mission, programs, policies, and procedures.
• Leads discussion on marketing and outreach innovation across the graduate and adult recruitment team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, required; Master’s Degree, preferred
• At least two years of experience in admissions, recruitment, advising or counseling

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid driver’s license required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Willingness to travel/drive and work on weekends and nights as needed
• Ability of communicate well with prospective students over the phone, via email, and in person
• Ability to present pertinent information about Creighton University programs to both large and small groups
• Knowledge of admission terminology, policies and tests
• Knowledge of transfer credit policies and procedures
• Ability to efficiently and effectively review transcripts and complete unofficial transcript evaluations
• Ability to learn and apply institutional policies and procedures
• Ability to demonstrate self-direction and motivation
• Collaborative, team oriented and mission driven

About Us

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination. Creighton complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. Creighton University seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University's mission and values.