Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission
University of San Francisco
R0011067
USF Hilltop Campus
Job Title: Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission
Job Summary: The Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission plays a key role in recruiting, enrolling, and retaining undergraduate students at the University of San Francisco. This position oversees and manages various aspects of the admission process within their assigned territory, with a focus on first-year and transfer recruitment, outreach, alumni and parent volunteer coordination, counselor relations, and campus events and programming.
Reporting to the Associate Director of Admission, the Assistant Director collaborates closely with admission colleagues to develop high-quality programs and deliver an exceptional student experience that supports the university's enrollment goals. A primary responsibility of this role is coordinating all signature on-campus events for prospective and admitted students. Additionally, the Assistant Director leads virtual event programming for undergraduate recruitment and works cross-functionally with key campus partners, including the Office of Marketing Communications, Enrollment Communication, faculty and staff, Facilities, and Events Management.
This position may also supervise student event interns, providing guidance and professional development opportunities. This position will also offer guidance and support for smaller programs coordinated within the office of undergraduate admission.
Full Job Description:
Job Responsibilities:
Plans and executes all major on-campus events such as Day in the Bay (Fall Open House), Explore USF, Meet USF, and Destination USF.
Provides support for campus visit initiatives such as department-specific Admitted Student Days.
Creates and maintains documentation for all event planning related to the office's functions.
Coordinates the events calendar for both virtual and on-campus events.
Develops and executes a comprehensive recruitment strategy for assigned territory aligning with the overall recruitment plan for the Office of Undergraduate Admission.
Identifies admission activities and strategies for developing and enhancing prospective student markets whether that be recruitment travel for first-year and transfer students, events for counselors, outreach programming, or recruitment of alumni/parent volunteers.
Serves as the lead for questions, issues, communication, and programming related to virtual and campus events.
Represents the University in a variety of settings both on-campus and throughout the country.
Selects, schedules, and coordinates high school, community college, and college fair visits to recruit prospective students
Communicate with students, faculty, staff, and alumni to recruit qualified students to USF
Develop and maintain effective relationships with appropriate counselors, administrative, and teacher contacts at high schools and community colleges
Counsel prospective students and families about admission, transfer credit, financial aid, academic programs, and student life at USF
Reviews admission files, determines eligibility, decides which applicants are qualified for admission to USF and makes admission decisions
Assesses and analyzes results of recruitment and program management efforts and then develops and implements appropriate changes based on the analysis
Utilizes data and market analysis tools to plan recruitment and yield strategy
Contributes to the yearly planning and evaluation of recruitment and admission programs.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree with two or more years in admissions required
This job requires some travel (2-3 weeks per/year).
Demonstrated public speaking experience and excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to evaluate and refine programming logistics, service offerings, and scheduling
Proven ability to successfully plan, prioritize, and multitask and to work with minimal supervision and to follow through and meet deadlines.
Experience planning events.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, diverse, and team-oriented environment.
Demonstrated strong customer service skills.
Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
Advanced computer/technical proficiency.
Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends.
Understanding of and commitment to USF's Vision, Mission and Values in creating a learning environment that nurtures among students the faith that does justice.
Ability to be in-office at the USF Hilltop Campus up to 5 days/week during peak event season in the fall and spring
Experience with Slate a plus.
Bilingual a plus
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time
Pay Rate: Salary
Salary Range : $70,000 - 80,000 annualized; commensurate with experience.
The University of San Francisco is located in the heart of one of the worlds most innovative and diverse cities, and is home to a vibrant academic community of students and faculty who achieve excellence in their fields. Its diverse student body enjoys direct access to faculty, small classes and outstanding opportunities in the city itself. USF is San Francisco's first university, and its Jesuit Catholic mission helps ignite a students passion for social justice and a desire to "Change the World From Here." For more information, visit http://www.usfca.edu.
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