Assistant Director of Campus Visit and Admissions Events

Assistant Director of Campus Visit Experience and Admissions Events

Posting #: 5472. Position Status:
Full-time regular.

Location:

San Diego. Position Type:
Administrator, Office of Admissions.

Position Title & Department:
Assistant Director of Campus Visit Experience and Admissions Events;
Undergraduate Admissions.

Undergraduate Admissions celebrates innovative thinkers who are determined to create lasting change. Our students and faculty members embrace change and relish being part of a globally‑minded community of scholars.

The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background.

The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges.

The Assistant Director of Campus Visit Experience and Admissions Events provides strategic leadership for the planning, coordination, and execution of all on‑campus and select virtual events hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. This role serves as the strategic lead of the visitor experience for prospective and admitted students and their families, ensuring events are inclusive, mission‑aligned, and designed to support enrollment goals and student success priorities.

The Assistant Director leads a comprehensive events strategy, manages cross‑campus partnerships, supervises staff and student leaders, and uses data and assessment to continuously improve the effectiveness of recruitment and yield programming. The role requires advanced project management skills, strong judgment, and the ability to balance strategic planning with operational excellence.

• Lead the design, planning, and execution of a comprehensive portfolio of on‑campus and virtual admission events, including major yield programs (e.g., Open Houses, Admitted Students Day) and ongoing recruitment activities (e.g., daily tours, information sessions, counselor visits).
• Serve as the primary point of contact and decision‑maker for admissions events, establishing timelines, workflows, and standards to ensure consistency, quality, and scalability.
• Oversee all event logistics, including space management, vendor coordination, catering, materials production, budgeting, and risk management, ensuring alignment with institutional policies and enrollment priorities.
• Partner closely with Admissions colleagues and Marketing and Communications to develop cohesive event messaging, invitations, registration processes, and post‑event communications that support recruitment and yield goals.
• Cultivate and manage strong working relationships with campus partners (faculty, academic leaders, auxiliary services, student affairs, and administrative offices) to ensure a seamless and welcoming visitor experience.
• Develop and implement a robust assessment framework to evaluate event effectiveness, including attendance trends, student engagement, and conversion/yield outcomes.
• Analyze event data and visitor behavior to inform strategic adjustments to programming, timing, and resource allocation.
• Prepare summary reports and insights for Admissions leadership to support data‑informed decision‑making and continuous improvement.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate professional staff, student employees, and volunteers, including Student Assistants, Campus Tour Guides, Student Ambassadors, and the Projects and Events Coordinator.
• Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development to ensure high standards of customer service, storytelling, and institutional representation.
• Manage student staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage for daily tours, information sessions, and special…