Assistant Director of Recruitment

Philaculture; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Philaculture in Philadelphia, PA is seeking an Assistant Director of Recruitment to lead admission outreach for the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design. You will plan recruitment campaigns, travel to events, and optimize the admissions funnel through data analysis.

The role requires 1+ year in admissions, portfolio review ability, and strong communication skills. Evening/weekend work and domestic/international travel are expected. Salary is set by the Drexel grade structure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in art, design or media or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year in college admissions or student recruitment.
• Ability to review portfolios in art/design/media.
• Strong written and oral communication; public speaking ability.
• High energy, detail oriented and well organized.
• Valid driver's license; travel domestically and internationally several times a year.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Participate in recruitment and enrollment activities (open houses, college fairs, events).
• Travel to represent the college at recruitment events.
• Present information about the Westphal College to individuals and groups on/off campus.
• Support graduate recruitment and enrollment strategies.
• Manage prospective student inquiries via phone, email and web.
• Develop and maintain recruitment and marketing plans to boost visibility.
• Develop statistical reports to enhance recruitment, yield, forecasting and efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Detail oriented

Portfolio review

Flexible schedule

Valid driver's license

Domestic and international travel

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in art/design/media

Job description

Responsible for recruiting qualified undergraduate and graduate applicants for admission into the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, the Assistant Director of Recruitment plans strategically how to improve conversion rates for each aspect of the admissions funnel; records, updates, and analyzes recruiting data; contributes to marketing and yield campaigns that help to attract and yield prospective students; makes ROI assessments of recruitment marketing campaigns. As a key member of the Recruitment team, the Assistant Director coordinates and participates in on- and off-campus recruiting activities such as presentations, college fairs, office and campus interviews, conferences, and other platforms as needed. Works to enhance school brand and reputation while being the main recruiter on the road for Westphal. The Assistant Director also analyzes and develops potential markets for undergraduate, graduate, and transfer populations. Working with faculty and College leadership, the Assistant Director develops a keen understanding of the various undergraduate and graduate programs, and other educational offerings in Westphal College in order to effectively match opportunities to prospective students.

Essential Functions

• Participate in appropriate recruitment and enrollment activities including open houses, regional presentations, National Portfolio Day events, receptions, admitted student's day events, college fairs, information sessions, conferences, and more.
• Travel on behalf of the College for recruitment and other college-related events.
• Present to individuals and groups both on and off campus to educate them about the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design and its academic programs.
• Spend a portion of time supporting Graduate recruitment and enrollment strategies.
• Manage and respond to prospective student phone e-mail and web inquiries received by Westphal College.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the Westphal College's recruitment and marketing plan with the purpose of promoting the College's visibility and general recruitment efforts.
• Develop and monitor statistical reports to enhance recruitment strategies, yield management, forecasting, and operational efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in an art, design or media discipline, or the equivalent combination of education and work experience. (Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.)
• Minimum of 1 year of college admissions or student recruitment experience.
• Ability to review portfolios in art, design or media disciplines.
• Ability to effectively communicate in person and in writing and speak publicly.
• High energy, attention to detail, and the ability to organize effectively.
• Valid Driver's License with ability to travel domestically and internationally a few times a year.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with various student populations in a student enrollment, recruitment, or admissions capacity.
• Experience with production of a variety of media, particularly print publications.

Location

University City - Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This position is classified as Exempt, grade J. Compensation for this grade ranges from$52,360 -$78,530 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position will vary based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and CompensationGuidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel's compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel's Benefits Brochure.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance
The Philadelphia Building
1315 Walnut Street, Suite 1101
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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