Director of Admissions and Outreach

Director Of Admissions And Outreach

The Director of Admissions and Outreach is a critical member of the enrollment management leadership team and is responsible for providing oversight to a dedicated team of admissions staff dedicated to successfully executing SUSLA's enrollment plan. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, the Director is responsible for all aspects of the admission process. This includes strategic planning, communication, telecommunications, online communications, budget, and management of the daily operation of the office. The Director exhibits the integral role played by the admissions process in maintaining and strengthening the academic excellence of the University.

Minimum Qualifications :

Master's degree plus demonstrated knowledge, competence and 5 or more years' experience in higher education admissions and / or enrollment management. Advanced degree and / or bachelors in educational administration, communications, business, marketing or related field desirable. Supervisory experience and / or training also desirable.

Job Specification :

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy contact :

Quiana B. Skidmore

Southern University at Shreveport

3050 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive

Shreveport, LA 71107

Phone : 318-670-9246

Fax : 318-676-5496

Criminal background check and reference verification is required. Southern University at Shreveport is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Duties and Other Information :

1. Must meet Admissions' goals set by Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.

2. To develop, execute, and assess office policies, procedures and data processing systems of the Recruitment and Admissions Office.

3. Must have extensive knowledge of Admissions Modules in the Banner System with an understanding of the Banner batch / quick admit processes to ensure quick turnaround on new applications for admissions.

4. Know and understand the edit check procedures to ensure edit-free reporting to all governing and reporting agencies.

5. Know and ensure compliance with all policies and regulations governing the enrollment and tracking of students

6. To develop robust recruiting and enrollment strategies to meet the goals of the university.

7. To assist the university registrar and financial aid department by assisting with enrollment.

8. To promote the university by making presentations and speeches at alumni meetings, high school conferences, and community job fairs.

9. To oversee the design of promotional literature and display materials for admissions, and ensure appropriate coordination of admissions and marketing staff.

10. To attend conventions, meetings, and conferences as necessary to maintain knowledge of existing and new admissions policies, practices, and procedures.

11. Plan professional development workshops and seminars for staff and other stakeholder groups involved in recruiting students.

12. Conduct cross-training on Banner and other applications required to process incoming admission applications.

13. Provide the chancellor, administrators, and other department heads with pertinent reports, and analyses of admissions statistics.

14. To perform other duties and may be assigned by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management as requested.