Assistant Director Of Admissions

Lehigh; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 786 000 - 958 000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in South Africa is seeking an Assistant Director for its Office of Admissions. You will manage a recruitment territory and build relationships with prospective students while analyzing data to inform enrollment strategies. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 3-5 years of experience, and strong communication skills. This role offers competitive compensation and may allow partial remote work, along with travel responsibilities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related work experience.
• Ability to collect, interpret, and analyze data to inform recruitment strategies.
• Proven ability to build and sustain positive relationships with diverse constituencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage a domestic recruitment territory.
• Plan and execute domestic travel for recruitment.
• Analyze recruitment data to inform strategy.
• Evaluate first-year and transfer applications.
• Deliver public presentations to diverse audiences.

Skills

Public speaking

Data analysis

Relationship building

Presentation skills

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

As a key member of our admissions team, you'll execute strategic recruitment, selection, and enrollment initiatives that attract the brightest minds to our prestigious university.

Working under senior leadership guidance, you'll help build diverse, talented cohorts while supporting our annual recruitment priorities and institutional goals.

Position Number : S

This position is a Grade : 8 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $46, - $56, and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a domestic recruitment territory by cultivating relationships with prospective students, high school counselors, alumni, and community-based organizations.
• Plan and execute up to 8 weeks of domestic travel, including daily high school visits and arranging off‑campus interviews.
• Analyze and report on recruitment data to inform strategy.
• Holistically read and evaluate first‑year and transfer applications based on institutional goals and values.
• Interpret a variety of domestic and international grading systems and school profiles.
• Meet daily, weekly, and monthly reading goals during the five‑month application review cycle.
• Deliver public presentations (information sessions) to diverse audiences.
• Conduct on‑campus interviews and participate in daily campus visitor programming.
• Support and staff major recruitment events, including open houses and admitted student days.
• Lead and implement assigned office projects related to marketing, technology, campus visitation, alumni engagement, and specialized admissions programs.
• Provide flexible support across various departmental initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three to five years related work experience
• Excellent public speaking, presentation, and written communication skills
• Proven ability to build and sustain positive relationships with diverse constituencies
• Ability to collect, interpret, and analyze data to inform recruitment strategies.

About Lehigh University

At Lehigh University, you'll join a community dedicated to academic excellence and innovation.

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and unparalleled professional development opportunities.

Our faculty and staff enjoy a supportive work culture that values work‑life balance while making meaningful contributions to student success.

Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate.

We are committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and we seek qualified candidates to contribute to the university's mission.

Join and Additional Information

Join Lehigh University's dynamic Office of Admissions as an Assistant Director and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of higher education.

Located in Pennsylvania's beautiful Lehigh Valley, Lehigh offers an exceptional work environment where innovation meets tradition, and every team member contributes to our mission of advancing learning and knowledge.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh's Accommodations Specialist.

The duties of this position may allow the employee to work partially remote as deemed appropriate by their supervisor.

Ability to work evenings and / or weekends during peak periods.

Recruitment travel to an assigned regional territory will be required.

This position works with minors

This position is responsible for driving university‑owned vehicles as a routine function, therefore a valid Driver's License and a good driving record is required.

Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position.