Associate Director of Campus Visitation

Savannah College of Art and Design; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Savannah College of Art and Design seeks an associate director of campus visitation to bridge enrollment with SCAD programs. You will develop recruitment plans, attend events across SCAD locations, and manage scholarship competitions and social media presence to elevate the SCAD visitation experience.

You’ll lead portfolio counseling, coordinate tours and presentations, and support staff through training and program guidance. Evening/weekend availability and travel are involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s preferred.
• At least three years of events-related experience.
• Able to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between enrollment and SCAD programs; develop and implement program-specific recruitment plans.
• Attend events at SCAD locations, trade shows, graduate fairs, online chats, and presentations.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement scholarship competitions; manage social media and sponsorships.
• Manage the SCAD visitation-related social channels and present staff guidance.

Skills

Events management

Leadership

Public speaking

Communication

Travel coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

As an associate director of campus visitation, you will serve as the liaison between enrollment and various SCAD programs, including the development and implementation of a program-specific recruitment plan. You will attend events at all SCAD locations, school program-specific trade shows, program-specific graduate fairs, online chats, and presentations.

To support the admission team, you’ll:

• Routinely meet with departmental chairs and faculty to gain a thorough understanding of enrollment in assigned programs
• Stay current on program-related internship opportunities, accolades, classes, company visits, events, and more
• Plan, coordinate, and implement a scholarship competition (e.g., research and write regulations and guidelines; create a promotional plan that includes social media, print, and web marketing; map out entry logistics and EM tracking; secure sponsors, prizes, and judges; and oversee adjudication and hosting of the top)
• Manage the challenge Facebook page
• Train and implement professional development programs for enrollment staff on current news, pictures, and links on the SCAD news blog; present at staff meetings; and provide ongoing program-specific guidance

As an associate director, you’ll:

• Meet with and counsel visiting prospective students to encourage application and enrollment
• Maintain daily contact with prospective students via phone calls, emails, and LivePerson; participate in call-a-thons as needed; and enter and maintain information for students, parents, teachers, and counselors in the enrollment management database
• Provide daily portfolio counseling for prospective and applied students
• Offer portfolio or audition counseling and presentations during SCAD Days, Preview Days, summer programs, etc.
• Provide tours, presentations, and workshops to visitors; track attendance, student type, and yield; and report data monthly and annually

As part of the admission department, you’ll:

• Follow up with students who have submitted miscellaneous admission documents and encourage them to apply
• Travel to Atlanta for SCAD Days, program-specific events, information sessions, or other recruitment events
• Organize, plan, and implement other departmental and university-wide special events (e.g., SCAD Days, Educator Forums, and summer programs)
• Leverage hands‑on event experience to elevate our brand presence and enhance the SCAD visitation experience

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least three years of events-related experience
• Able to work evenings and weekends

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Background in art or design
• Public speaking experience
• At least three years of experience in event planning and management
• At least two years of leadership experience

Travel required:

• 10–20%

Work hours:

The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.

ADA tag:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.