Assistant Director Admissions (Dallas, TX)

Loyola University Of Chicago; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a motivated Assistant Director of Admissions to lead recruitment efforts for prospective students. This role involves strategic planning and extensive travel to engage with high schools and community colleges, ensuring that students are informed about the educational opportunities available. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven track record in admissions. Join this dynamic team and contribute to shaping the future of students while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related admissions experience required.
• Must be a team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment of prospective students in assigned territory.
• Build relationships with high school and community college counselors.

Skills

Recruitment and Admission

Interpersonal Skills

Written and Verbal Communication

Organizational Skills

Bilingual Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Technolutions/Slate

PeopleSoft

Job description

Position Details

Job Title: ASST DIRECTOR ADMISSIONS

Position Number: 8100031

Job Category: University Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Campus: Off-Campus/Remote

Department Name: UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS

Location Code: UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS (02022A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No

Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Director is responsible for all aspects regarding the recruitment of prospective freshmen (knowledge of transfer recruitment helpful but not required) in an assigned territory. As territory manager, the Assistant Director establishes a strategic approach with the guidance of the senior team to ensure all targeted high schools are visited, college fairs and other recruitment events are attended and evaluated, while following up with all prospects regarding the application process and steps that lead to enrollment. Extensive travel is required.

• Works and travels within the southwestern regional geographic areas as assigned to inform prospective students and their families of the educational opportunities available at Loyola University Chicago by managing daily communications with prospective students and families and other constituencies.
• Represents Loyola at various programs including, but not limited to, high school visit days, college fairs, outreach activities, etc.
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with high school counselors and community college counselors.
• Actively engages and participates in appropriate professional organizations for the purpose of recruiting new students to Loyola and professional networking development.
• Reads application files and makes timely admission decisions on applicants to Loyola.
• Participates in recruitment, yield, and orientation events hosted on-campus and off-campus.
• Develops and executes programming for targeted groups, including college counselors, in major markets.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Education and Work Experience

Bachelor's degree in related field and three to five years of related admissions experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment and admission is required.
• Understanding of financial aid process is beneficial.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to form effective working relationships.
• Must be a team player with the ability to adapt to a dynamic environment.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize workload.
• Bilingual skills is beneficial but not required.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Must have the ability to articulate the values and mission of a Jesuit institution.
• This position is based in Dallas, Texas and requires residency in the Dallas area.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

Must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Computer Skills

• Ability to use MS Office Suite and related recruitment software or programs.
• Experience with Technolutions/Slate and PeopleSoft is desirable but not required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Required operation of university owned vehicles

No

Physical Demands

Lifting, Carrying, Standing

Working Conditions

Irregular Hours

Open Date:

08/05/2022

Close Date:

Not specified

Position Salary Range

$51,000 - $59,000 annually

About Loyola University Chicago

Loyola University Chicago, founded in 1870, is a leading Jesuit, Catholic university known for academic excellence, community engagement, and sustainability. It is a Carnegie R1 research institution with multiple campuses and a global presence. Loyola emphasizes ethical leadership, social justice, and service, guided by its Jesuit mission.

We offer comprehensive benefits to our staff and faculty. Loyola is committed to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity employment.

Quick Link for Posting

https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/21337