Ast Director, Freshman Recruitment

University of California; Georgia; On-site; USD 52,500 - 54,600; Full time

Job summary

Augusta University is looking for an Assistant Director of Freshman Recruitment to implement recruitment strategies aimed at admitting new first-year students. This role requires a Master's degree with relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree with more experience. Key responsibilities include managing a recruitment territory, supervising admissions staff, and analyzing recruitment data. The position offers a salary between $52,500 and $54,600 annually, and candidates must pass a background check before employment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with one year of experience in admissions or Bachelor's with two years experience required.
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented.
• Ability to lead and analyze complex admission data.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment territory and meet goals.
• Supervise and support admissions counselors.
• Create and implement recruitment strategies.

Skills

Team leadership

Data analysis

Event planning

Project management

Communication

Customer service

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Slate CRM

Job description

The Assistant Director of Freshman Recruitment implements Augusta University's freshman recruitment plan to recruit, admit, and enroll new first‑year students. This position is responsible for the day‑to‑day supervision of multiple admissions counselors, each assigned a specific geographic territory with enrollment targets, assisting them in territory management and decisions. Additionally, the Assistant Director manages its own assigned territory to meet enrollment targets.

Responsibilities

• TERRITORY MANAGEMENT: Manages a specific recruitment territory and is responsible for meeting territory recruitment goals. Uses data to plan and implement recruitment efforts for the assigned geographic territory. Schedules, coordinates, and conducts high‑school visits and speaking engagements for the assigned geographic territory. Travels to college fairs and recruitment events to meet prospective students and their families. Coordinates school counselor and other constituent relationships. Corresponds with prospective students and their families via email, phone calls, social media, and in‑person meetings. Gives presentations to prospective students and their families at special events, high‑school visits, and other settings.
• RECRUITMENT TEAM LEADERSHIP: Supervises, assigns tasks, and provides support and guidance for admissions counselors with their individually assigned territory. Teaches staff to utilize data and trends to create a recruitment plan for specific geographic territories. Assists staff in analyzing applicant reports to develop their unique territory recruitment efforts. Trains and guides staff on travel planning and related policies. Analyzes applicant reports for trends to guide recruitment decisions and efforts.
• STRATEGIC RECRUITMENT & DEPARTMENTAL LEADERSHIP: Creates and implements recruitment tactics and recruitment event programming. Assists in the development and execution of communications to prospective students, including electronic communications sent through Slate CRM. Manages and implements special events and recruitment strategies for special populations, including but not limited to interest meetings, accepted‑student receptions, recruitment workshops, bus tours, and school‑counselor meetings. Implements recruitment initiatives for special populations such as the Jaguar Jumpstart, Professional Scholars, and Honors programs (as needed).
• COMMITTEES: Serves on institutional and divisional committees to support the mission of Augusta University.
• OTHER: Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in admissions, higher education, or related field OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in admissions, higher education, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university with related experience in student affairs, higher education, or related field.
• Understanding of emergent and best practices in the field of recruitment and admission.
• Detail‑oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated project‑management skills.
• Demonstrated event‑planning skills.

Abilities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and utilize complex admission and enrollment data.
• Ability to respond to sensitive inquiries or students in challenging situations.
• Commitment to the development of a student‑centered, residential campus environment through collaborative teamwork across units and divisions.

Shift / Salary / Benefits

Shift: Days; M‑F (Work outside of the standard business hours may be required). Pay band: B10. Salary: $52,500/annually – $54,600/annually. Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum‑midpoint) of the position. Recruitment period: Until filled. Augusta University is a tobacco‑free environment. Augusta University is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Conditions of Employment

• All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
• For positions requiring credit check or approved departmental purchase card usage, candidates must have an appropriate credit check completed.
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that require driving an Augusta University vehicle.
• Faculty hires must provide proof of completed academic degree(s) and post‑secondary coursework via original transcript(s). International candidates must provide an educational/credential evaluation.
• All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Additional Information

Augusta University is a tobacco‑free environment. Augusta University is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.