Associate Director of Admissions

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks an Associate Director of Admissions based in Montgomery, Alabama. This role is crucial for increasing student enrollment through strategic communication and effective event management. The successful candidate will lead initiatives, supervise staff, and analyze key metrics to ensure conversion goals are met.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years in higher education admissions, focusing on recruitment and conversion strategies. Join us at a rapidly growing university recognized for educational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in higher education, especially in admissions.
• Experience with recruitment and conversion strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage events and analyze conversion metrics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute yield plans for converting admitted students.
• Analyze application funnels and metrics for student engagement.
• Plan and execute yield events and develop communication plans.

Skills

Recruitment strategies

CRM tools

Data analysis

Event planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related area

Tools

ERP/SIS (Banner)

CRM systems

Job description

Job Description

Associate Director of Admissions

Overview

The Office of Admissions is accepting applications for the position of Associate Director of Admissions. The purpose of this position is to increase yield, conversion, and drive enrollment goals by executing strategic communication, managing admitted student events, and utilizing CRM data to convert applicants into enrolled students. This position will lead initiatives targeting admitted student engagement, analyze applicant funnels, and supervise counselors to ensure targeted yield outcomes.

For full consideration upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of at least three professional references.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive yield plans, focusing on converting admitted students to enrolled students.
• Monitor application funnels, analyze conversion metrics, and utilize CRM tools to track student engagement.
• Assist with the planning and execution of on-campus and virtual yield events, such as admitted student days and regional receptions.
• Assist with the development of personalized communication plans (email, phone, digital) for prospective and admitted students.
• Build partnerships with campus stakeholders, high school counselors, and alumni to enhance personalized recruitment efforts.
• Train and supervise admission counselors and student workers on conversion techniques.
• Attend scholarship award day events.
• Manage the logistics of recruitment and yield travel; maintain the admissions travel schedule and recruitment calendar. Provide feedback to the Senior Director about trends in key recruitment markets to determine where is best to send Admissions Counselors for recruitment events.
• Track and record visiting student data in the CRM.
• Assist with the coordination and implementation of on-campus recruitment programs (large open house events, guidance counselor tours, admitted student days, transfer student days, and individual and school group visits).
• Provide coverage for college fair conflicts and conduct information sessions as necessary.
• Discuss recruitment plans with Admissions Counselors and serve as resource for the development and recruitment efforts.
• Extract data from ERP/SIS (Banner) and CRM and develop regular and periodic reports on admissions, enrollment, and student admissions.
• Consistently review all components of the recruiting model and make changes as necessary to achieve incoming class goals.
• Supervise staff members and coordinate the selection, training, evaluation, and development of staff positions.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in a related area; minimum of 3 years of experience in higher education, preferably working within admissions and recruitment outreach initiatives or enrollment management, with a demonstrated focus on recruitment and conversion strategies.

Why Work at AUM?

Located in Alabama’s vibrant state capital, Auburn University at Montgomery is a fast-growing university on the rise. Don’t just take our word for it: The Princeton Review rates us as one of the best colleges in the Southeast, while U.S. News & World Report recently ranked us No. 22 among regional universities in the South for the quality of undergraduate teaching and 38th among all public institutions in the region.

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