Strategic Admissions & Outreach Lead

Emory University; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory University is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Director of Admissions to recruit, counsel, and engage prospective students while shaping each incoming class. This role blends outreach, presentations, application review, and strategic project leadership within a fast-paced team.

You will represent Emory on campus and nationally, serve on the Admissions Committee, and help advance student success through hybrid and in-person programming.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of university admission experience.
• A valid Georgia driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
• Effective public speaking skills.
• Strong communication, flexibility, and commitment to student success.

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing, implementing and evaluating recruitment strategies and activities for one or more academic programs.
• Attends recruitment functions, reviews applications, maintains contact with prospective students, candidates, and recruiting contacts.
• Coordinates admission programs for prospective, accepted, international or transfer students.
• Recruits students by visiting high schools and college recruitment fairs.
• Plans itineraries for assigned geographical areas and ensures adequate coverage of priority areas based on historical data.
• Reviews applications for admission, provides comments, and assigns an admission rating to each application.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication skills

Flexibility

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Emory University is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Director of Admissions to recruit, counsel, and engage prospective students while shaping each incoming class. This role blends outreach, presentations, application review, and strategic project leadership within a fast-paced team.

You will represent Emory on campus and nationally, serve on the Admissions Committee, and help advance student success through hybrid and in-person programming.