Assistant Director of Admissions

Assistant Director of Admissions

Assistant Director of Admissions

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Full Time

No

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Admissions

Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Professional

Commensurate with Education & Experience

Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

The primary goal of the Office of Admission at Fayetteville State University is to attract and enroll a diverse student body that represents a wide range of geographic, religious, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. To do so, the Office of Admission will work closely with alumni and other constituencies to support recruitment efforts while promoting excellent customer service & transparency about the admission process.

The Assistant Director of Admission is the primary source of articulating information about the University to prospective students, families, and educational leaders in their designated recruitment territory. It is responsible for meeting the enrollment goal for the targeted region. The Assistant Director of Admission 1.)

• Conducts programs and activities to meet enrollment goals of an area (on/off campus & virtually).
• Drafts original correspondence, answers e-mails, and telephones prospective students, parents, and school officials as needed to disseminate information about the University.
• Makes individual judgments regarding the status of an applicant's file, renders admissions decisions; 4.) contacts accepted students to encourage them to enroll.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule, including nights and weekends, and wiliness to travel on a frequent basis if necessary.
• This person will also assist with other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Must have the ability to render decisions based on the interpretation of program policy and procedures preferably at the collegiate level in student services.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral are required. The position requires a valid driver's license.

• General knowledge about higher education practices.
• Knowledge about university requirements, programs, and services.
• Must have exceptional oral and written skills to present programs to large and small public audiences and interact individually with many different audiences.
• Have the ability to interpret program policies and procedures to various audiences.
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, ability to meet tight deadlines, and multitasking are essential for success in this position.

Advising and Enrollment Management Experience.

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume."

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume."

Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

Yes

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.