DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS
THE EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE
Salary:
Salary Range: $5,179 to $5,956/mo F/T + excellent benefits package.
Salary Range: $5,179 to $5,956/mo F/T + excellent benefits package.
Summary:
Provide leadership for the Office of Admissions in the design and implementation of a strategic recruitment and admission plan for the college to meet enrollment goals each year.
Provide leadership for the Office of Admissions in the design and implementation of a strategic recruitment and admission plan for the college to meet enrollment goals each year.
Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Oversee the development and successful implementation of a comprehensive undergraduate recruitment plan.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to admit undergraduate students, including international students; insure communications with applicants are timely and accurate.
• Provide leadership in the recruitment of students of color and adult part-time students.
• Provide effective management of the Office of Admissions, including planning, supervising, budgeting, and delivery of customer service.
• Work closely with other service offices to set priorities and coordinate recruitment activities.
• Oversee the computerized recruitment and admission module of the College’s Banner computer system. Along with the Office Manager, the Director will guide implementation, maintenance, and upgrading of the recruitment and admission modules to enhance customer service, record keeping, resource efficiency, and the distribution of reports and other data.
• Work closely with the office of College Relations and the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management to develop publications and web-based materials about the College.
• Assist faculty with efforts to meet and recruit students.
• Initiate a comprehensive plan for timely processing operations and work activities to support student recruitment and yield initiatives.
• Serve as a member of the leadership team for the Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management.
• Supervise Admissions Counselors and the Office Manager.
• Review and make decisions on undergraduate admissions applications.
• Supervise and coordinate all schedules for recruitment activities.
• Interpret technical procedures and policies for internal and external audiences.
• Coordinate research analysis and decisions regarding recruitment activities.
• Serve as a member of the College’s Enrollment Coordinating Committee and Communications and Marketing Group.
Core Admissions Responsibilities:
In addition to the essential functions, the Director will act in the role of an admissions counselor during peak recruitment times. During these times, the core admissions responsibilities will include:
• Provide admissions counseling information about the College (which may include, but is not limited to financial aid, scholarships, campus housing, and student life) to prospective students during on-site visits and in the office via written correspondence, in-person, by telephone, and/or electronic communication.
• Represent the College by conducting public presentations to small, medium, and large groups (from 2 -- 600+) during information sessions, campus tours, national college fairs, high school and community college visits, inter-institutional meetings, and other activities as required.
• Travel to high schools, community colleges, ethnic community agencies and organizations, Native American Indian reservations, etc. on day and extended recruitment trips.
• Interpret complex and detailed educational documents for transcript evaluation, application file review and admission decisions.
• Assist in developing and articulating complex policies and procedures.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of Admissions Office events that may be accomplished in the evenings and weekends (e.g., information nights, college fairs, Preview Day, etc.).
• Create and maintain activity reports of off-campus visits and interactions with applicants and other constituents.
• Prioritize and perform a variety of projects and assignments simultaneously and in a timely manner.
Additional Responsibilities:
• Attend intercollegiate meetings at the national and state level for high school, 2-year, and 4-year college relations.
• Serve as one of the College’s international student admissions contacts and perform the duties of a Designated School Official for the Immigration and Naturalization Service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Oversee the development and successful implementation of a comprehensive undergraduate recruitment plan.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to admit undergraduate students, including international students; insure communications with applicants are timely and accurate.
• Provide leadership in the recruitment of students of color and adult part-time students.
• Provide effective management of the Office of Admissions, including planning, supervising, budgeting, and delivery of customer service.
• Work closely with other service offices to set priorities and coordinate recruitment activities.
• Oversee the computerized recruitment and admission module of the College’s Banner computer system. Along with the Office Manager, the Director will guide implementation, maintenance, and upgrading of the recruitment and admission modules to enhance customer service, record keeping, resource efficiency, and the distribution of reports and other data.
• Work closely with the office of College Relations and the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management to develop publications and web-based materials about the College.
• Assist faculty with efforts to meet and recruit students.
• Initiate a comprehensive plan for timely processing operations and work activities to support student recruitment and yield initiatives.
• Serve as a member of the leadership team for the Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management.
• Supervise Admissions Counselors and the Office Manager.
• Review and make decisions on undergraduate admissions applications.
• Supervise and coordinate all schedules for recruitment activities.
• Interpret technical procedures and policies for internal and external audiences.
• Coordinate research analysis and decisions regarding recruitment activities.
• Serve as a member of the College’s Enrollment Coordinating Committee and Communications and Marketing Group.
Core Admissions Responsibilities:
In addition to the essential functions, the Director will act in the role of an admissions counselor during peak recruitment times. During these times, the core admissions responsibilities will include:
• Provide admissions counseling information about the College (which may include, but is not limited to financial aid, scholarships, campus housing, and student life) to prospective students during on-site visits and in the office via written correspondence, in-person, by telephone, and/or electronic communication.
• Represent the College by conducting public presentations to small, medium, and large groups (from 2 -- 600+) during information sessions, campus tours, national college fairs, high school and community college visits, inter-institutional meetings, and other activities as required.
• Travel to high schools, community colleges, ethnic community agencies and organizations, Native American Indian reservations, etc. on day and extended recruitment trips.
• Interpret complex and detailed educational documents for transcript evaluation, application file review and admission decisions.
• Assist in developing and articulating complex policies and procedures.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of Admissions Office events that may be accomplished in the evenings and weekends (e.g., information nights, college fairs, Preview Day, etc.).
• Create and maintain activity reports of off-campus visits and interactions with applicants and other constituents.
• Prioritize and perform a variety of projects and assignments simultaneously and in a timely manner.
Additional Responsibilities:
• Attend intercollegiate meetings at the national and state level for high school, 2-year, and 4-year college relations.
• Serve as one of the College’s international student admissions contacts and perform the duties of a Designated School Official for the Immigration and Naturalization Service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Five years of demonstrated progressively responsible leadership with supervisory experience of admissions professional staff
• Experience with current best practices in student recruitment
• Demonstrated ability to set and meet student enrollment targets and goals
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Master’s Degree
• Experience with financial aid modeling and leveraging
• Experience with Banner recruitment and admission module
• Familiarity with new student market development and targeted student marketing strategies
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Five years of demonstrated progressively responsible leadership with supervisory experience of admissions professional staff
• Experience with current best practices in student recruitment
• Demonstrated ability to set and meet student enrollment targets and goals
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Master’s Degree
• Experience with financial aid modeling and leveraging
• Experience with Banner recruitment and admission module
• Familiarity with new student market development and targeted student marketing strategies
Application Instructions:
Review of Applications begins: 1/25/2010
All requested application materials must be submitted in order to be considered.
For details on the application requirements and process visit http://www.evergreen.edu/employment/staffjobs.htm
or call (360) 867-5361 or (360) 867-6834 (TTY).
EOE/AA/ADA
Review of Applications begins: 1/25/2010
All requested application materials must be submitted in order to be considered.
For details on the application requirements and process visit http://www.evergreen.edu/employment/staffjobs.htm
or call (360) 867-5361 or (360) 867-6834 (TTY).
EOE/AA/ADA
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