Butler University IN Indianapolis , IN 46218
Posted 2 weeks ago
Position Overview
Butler University's Office of Admission seeks a dynamic, experienced enrollment professional to join our team as a Midwest Regional Representative. The candidate must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, have excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate the values of Butler University.
The Assistant Director of Admission, Midwest Regional will represent the university to prospective students and assists students and families in the enrollment process. This position is responsible for all aspects of recruitment for prospective first year and transfer students. This is a remote position with the ideal candidate living in, or willing to relocate on own, to Minnesota (Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro area).
Responsibilities
Expand Butler University market position within the region and successfully support enrollment goals as established by University leadership
Uses a strategic approach to territory management with guidance of the senior team to ensure steps are in place to meet enrollment goals
Assists with the coordination of projects and programs as assigned
Cultivate relationships with students, local school/college counselors, independent counselors, and community-based organizations in recruitment territory
Review and holistically evaluate approximately 600-1000 applications for assigned territory
Plan and execute data-driven travel based on demographic analyses, market research, and other admission data to high schools and college fairs in assigned territory; 25-100+ high school visits, 5-25+ college fairs, 10-40+ days of travel, including overnight travel
Assist with various events at high schools such as application workshops and panel discussions
Counsel constituents on the admission and financial aid process to support enrollment via phone, text, interview, campus visit programs, etc.
Coordinate off-campus events and meetings for prospective/admitted students
Host 4-6 weekly virtual meetings for families and students to connect
Routinely travel to Indianapolis for training and recruitment events
Assist with on campus events (Discover Butler, Open House, Butler Blue Scholars' Day, etc.), HS counselor visit program, and Office of Admission and/or Enrollment Management Retreat
Present and facilitate in-person and virtual Info Sessions and Admitted Student Visits
Serve as primary liaison to other academic or student support offices, including supervisory role to secondary liaison
Serve on an admission application review committee by specific College or US Match/Global Match
Review and make recommendations on applications for supplemental scholarship opportunities
Interview students for scholarships (Butler Blue Scholars Day)
Attend meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops
Serve as member of regional ACAC
Serve on new hire committees
Plan interview schedule for potential candidates
Present and facilitate specific sessions or workshops as part of on-campus events
Required Qualifications
A bachelor's degree
Two+ years' college admission experience or other professional experience in working with college bound students
Excellent oral and written communication skills including presentation skills
Attention to detail and advanced organizational skills
Experience in selective admission review processes
Experience in database management and/or manipulation
Strong teamwork skills for providing solutions
Flexibility in a changing environment
Willingness to work extra hours and/or weekends when needed
Valid U.S. driver's license, including ability to rent a car and use personal vehicle for local travel
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in admissions/enrollment management
Knowledge of PeopleSoft, Slate or other Admission CRM
Previous experience in multicultural recruitment, international admission, college access
Experience working in financial aid or strong knowledge base of the financial aid process
Fluent in Spanish
Strategic Use of Slate Technolutions
BU Benefits and Perks
Please check out Butler's Total Rewards website to learn more about our benefit offerings, which include:
Paid Time Off and Holidays:
18 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days)
8 Paid Holidays
Paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day
Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment)
Health:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs
Retirement:
10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment
Tuition Assistance:
Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment
Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees
Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree
Covers tuition only
Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents
Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks:
Access to Butler's on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty
LinkedIn Learning Courses
Free premium subscription to the Calm App
Free subscription to the WSJ and NYT
Discount at the College Bookstore
Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances
About Butler
Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing six colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Pharmacy & Health Sciences. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries.
Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A career at Butler University means so much more than a job. Join the dedicated, innovative, and supportive community of faculty and staff that is moving Butler Beyond.
Butler University is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected category.
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