Assistant Director Admissions (Dallas, TX)

LRES Corporation; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution as an Assistant Director of Admissions in Dallas, TX. This impactful role involves engaging with prospective students and their families, representing the university at various events, and making timely admission decisions. You will travel extensively within the southwestern region, fostering relationships with high school and community college counselors. If you're passionate about education and eager to contribute to a mission-driven environment that values diversity and inclusion, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to shape the future of students while working in a dynamic and supportive team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of admissions experience required.
• Experience in recruitment and understanding of financial aid beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for recruiting prospective students in assigned territories.
• Builds relationships with counselors and participates in recruitment events.

Skills

Recruitment Experience

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Bilingual Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Recruitment Software

Technolutions/Slate

PeopleSoft

Job description

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Assistant Director Admissions (Dallas, TX)

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. Extensive travel is required.

1. 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.
2. Represents Loyola at various programs including, but not limited to, high school visit days, college fairs, outreach activities, etc.
3. Builds and maintains effective relationships with high school counselors and community college counselors.
4. Actively engages and participates in appropriate professional organizations for the purpose of recruiting new students to Loyola and professional networking development.
5. Reads application files and makes timely admission decisions on applicants to Loyola.
6. Participates in recruitment, yield, and orientation events hosted on-campus and off-campus.
7. Develops and executes programming for targeted groups, including college counselors, in major markets.
8. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

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

Qualifications

1. Experience in recruitment and admission is required.
2. Understanding of financial aid process is beneficial.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills.
4. Ability to form effective working relationships.
5. Must be a team player with the ability to adapt to a dynamic environment.
6. Ability to effectively organize and prioritize workload.
7. Bilingual skills are beneficial but not required.
8. Ability to work independently with little supervision.
9. Must have the ability to articulate the values and mission of a Jesuit institution.
10. 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

Physical Demands

Lifting, Carrying, Standing

Working Conditions

Irregular Hours

Open Date

08/05/2022

Close Date

Position Salary

Maximum Salary: $59,000/ann
Minimum Salary: $51,000/ann

About Loyola University Chicago

Loyola University Chicago is a private Jesuit University founded in 1870 by the Society of Jesus. One of the largest Catholic Universities in the United States, Loyola’s professional schools include programs in medicine, nursing, and health sciences anchored by the Loyola University Medical Center, and the Loyola University Chicago School of Law.

As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic Universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Loyola adheres to all applicable federal and state civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education.

Quick Link for Posting

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