Assistant Director of Admissions

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Admissions, the Assistant Director of Admissions manages the recruitment process from inquiry to enrollment for prospective students from an assigned geographic territory to achieve or exceed established recruitment goals. This position manages admissions file review for an assigned territory, maintains relationships with community partners, organizes enrollment related events, develops and implements student recruitment strategies, and participates in the day‑to‑day operation of the admissions office.

On‑site position at Pioneer Plaza (900 Fort Street Mall, Honolulu, HI 96813)

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Two years of work experience in student recruitment, university admissions, public relations, or related experience
• Demonstrated computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Able to travel, as necessary, for extended periods ranging from several days to two weeks at a time
• Experience working with teams, and professional presentation and public speaking skills

• Master’s degree
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• One year of staff/employee management experience
• Experience in recruitment, event planning, marketing, web and social media
• Experience in Ellucian Banner and/or CRM/Target‑X
• Experience in higher education administration in the private sector

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship and relocation allowance is not available for this position.
• Report to work obligations to support the department and may require work during HPU’s winter break, if necessary
• Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Protection of Minors policy
• Must have reliable transportation to all HPU worksites and other locations as required by the position
• This position may also require driving responsibility for an HPU vehicle
• Due to driving responsibilities, you must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with HPU’s Vehicle Driving policy
• Able to work in an environment that utilizes excellent time and stress management skills.
• Must be flexible, willing to work evenings and weekends, able to multi‑task, and enjoy speaking in public and to large groups

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies, marketing and projects for assigned territory market.
• Evaluate and analyze markets, including doing research of educational system, funding opportunities, marketing/advertising channels, to determine target markets and effective recruitment strategies using statistical data and budgetary consideration to enroll students that support the university mission.
• Actively Market HPU’s educational products and services to students/parents, agents, colleges/universities and professional/educational organizations.
• Plan, cultivate and maintain contact and good working relationships with prospective students, parents, agents, and key staff at educational institutions and other relevant organizations, such as high schools, junior/community colleges, recruitment agencies, global organizations, and universities in the assigned region, with on‑site visits, personal contacts, correspondence, social media, etc.
• Oversee full function of recruitment to admit process including: attending and planning recruitment events, locate and interview prospective applicants, collect, review and analyze documentation to make admit decisions.
• Provide feedback, analysis to management regarding challenges and opportunities for recruiting domestic students
• Manage and coordinate internal/external communication and recruitment events such as receptions, presentations, webinars, webcasts, fairs, chats, newsletters, and representation at on‑ and off‑campus events.
• In collaboration with others in Enrollment Management, develop and monitor content and messaging for the admissions social media campaign; including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, You Tube, Uchat and other interactive media.
• Travel as required to represent HPU and recruit prospective students at high schools,…