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Associate Director Of Undergraduate Admission
Associate Director Of Undergraduate AdmissionHoward University • Washington, DC, US
Associate Director Of Undergraduate Admission

Associate Director Of Undergraduate Admission

Howard University • Washington, DC, US
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Associate Director Of Admission

The Associate Director of Admission serves as a senior staff member in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and is responsible for leading the undergraduate student recruitment efforts for Howard University.

The Associate Director will develop and execute the recruitment and travel strategy in an assigned region, manage and support a team of admission officers and track key metrics and progress toward enrollment goals during the admission cycle. This position represents and promotes the university to prospective students at the high school and college level as well as to other relevant professional organizations.

This position supervises the Senior Assistant Directors of Admission and the Assistant Directors of Undergraduate Admission.

Principal Accountabilities :

  • Analyze current and historical enrollment trends all territories to develop a strategy that serves the University's enrollment goals
  • Make recommendations to the Executive Director and Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management to improve admission process and improve recruitment initiatives
  • Helps to develop a national recruitment plan through analysis of market forces, recruitment practices, marketing resources and professional networking activities
  • Manage, train, and develop and support a team of admission counselors
  • Evaluate ROI on travel and recruiting expenses
  • Responsible for recruiting students within a small territory, provide support and service to prospective students from the inquiry state through enrollment
  • Meet yearly enrollment goals for territory
  • Ability to work autonomously, be proactive, take initiative and make ethical decisions
  • Provide input as a senior staff member on staff and departmental issues for the Executive Directors attention
  • Provide an excellent customer service experience and maintain a student-centered attitude in every aspect of the role.
  • Other duties as assigned to support recruiting and enrollment

Core Competencies :

  • General knowledge of admission cycle
  • Good planning, administrative, and organizational skills
  • Ability to deal effectively with high school students, parents and guidance counselors
  • Strong public speaking skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated problem solving skills
  • Knowledge of Technolutions Slate

    • Work Environment :

  • In person, not eligible for hybrid or remote status
  • On Howard University main campus
  • 40 hours per week, generally Monday through Friday, weekends, and evenings as necessary
  • 40% travel during September, October, March, April

    • Minimum Requirements :

  • Masters preferred; Bachelors required in any field
  • 10+ years working in undergraduate admission
  • 5 years managerial experience
  • Strong understanding of the admission cycle, application review process, student recruitment and key industry metrics
  • Experience in developing and implementing strategic initiatives and planning recruitment travel
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and other basic technology
  • Experience with Technolutions Slate; Workday Student experience preferred
  • Ability to travel both weekdays and weekends- valid driver's license and passport

    • Compliance Salary Range Disclosure :

    Expected Salary Range : $105,000 - $115,000

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