Associate Director of Admissions

Position Information

Position Title: Associate Director of Admissions - Recruitment

Location: Olympia

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Union Represented: No

Overtime Eligible: Yes

Monthly FTE: 1.0

Salary Step (minimum monthly amount): $4,708.00

Salary Step (maximum monthly amount): $5,654.00

Special

Note:

This is a full-time, overtime eligible position in on the Olympia campus of The Evergreen State College. This position is an "at-will" appointment, exempt from Washington State Civil Service rules.

Position

Purpose:

This position works with the Director of Admissions to create, conduct, and manage The Evergreen State College's student recruitment plan and efforts in collaboration with staff and faculty. The incumbent supervises Admission Counselors and provides leadership in the development and implementation of comprehensive strategies for the recruitment of new students to increase the number of applications and enrollees at Evergreen.

Nature and Scope: This position reports to the Director of Admissions and is responsible for assisting the Director in the development and implementation of comprehensive, innovative, and aggressive recruitment strategies and initiatives. The scope of responsibility includes strengthening college planning and communication with prospective students and their families resulting in increased outreach to and enrollment of students. The incumbent supervises and provides leadership, guidance, and training to Admissions recruiting staff on all aspects of recruitment.

This position manages a recruitment territory, including making presentations to small and large groups within schools and community settings and represents the College at community events. This position serves as a member of or liaison representing recruitment efforts with different committees across campus.

• Assist the Director with all aspects of the development and implementation of strategic recruitment plans and efforts.
• Assist in creating and achieving enrollment goals and objectives based on trend data and historical reporting.
• Supervise, train, evaluate, motivate, and serve as a resource to Admission Counselors to enhance recruitment of students within their respective territories and ensure adherence to state, institutional, and industry operational practices and compliance.
• Provide leadership and collaborate with faculty, staff, current students, and the Admissions staff to develop and sustain recruitment programs.
• Initiate, track, and follow up with prospective students, including contact and respond to prospective students via email, letters, phone, and social media.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications staff in the creation of recruitment materials.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with prospective students, families, guidance counselors, educators, and others in assigned territories by providing advice and information on academics, fees, housing, student life, financial aid, and general college activities.
• Prepare and conduct presentations to large and small groups.
• Provide admissions counseling information and represent the college at high schools, community colleges, and community events.
• Represent the College to cultural advocacy and non-governmental organizations.
• Work independently and collaboratively with Evergreen staff, faculty, and current students to develop and maintain appropriate relationships with community groups in order to better understand the educational needs, aspirations, and barriers for prospective students.
• Conduct research and remain current on student recruitment practices.
• Provide regular reports on the number of inquiries, applications, and deposits of students.
• Coordinate on…