Assistant Director Of Admissions

Req Id: 32244

Job Title: Assistant Director of Admissions

City: West Lafayette

Job Description:

Job Summary

Counsel and assist prospective freshman and transfer students in the college search and selection process. Primary responsibilities include admission recruitment, outreach and application review with the potential for added responsibility with program coordination, strategy initiatives, and other special projects. The ideal candidate will be an outstanding communicator with the ability to engage and build relationships with prospective students and families, high school counselors, community based organizations, and campus partners. Additionally, this position requires the ability to think quickly, critically and independently, using problem solving and judgment skills to make decisions in a fast-paced environment. A large portion of the work will consist of reviewing applications for admission, discerning important information from the application file, putting the information into context, and swiftly and confidently making and justifying hard decisions. The Office of Admissions balances multiple priorities at once; time management, multitasking and intrinsic motivation are necessary for this role. The successful candidate will understand and support the benefits of a diverse campus community and value the perspective of others. This position will frequently engage, both in-person and virtually, with prospective students and their families in one-on-one meetings as well as speak to audiences as large as 1,000 or more on campus, around the state and across the country.

Who We Are Looking For :

Required:

• Bachelor's degree.

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in customer service.

• Experience in K-12 or higher education, admissions, counseling, advising, teaching, coaching, event planning or a related field

• Must be able to lift and carry 10 pounds frequently and 40 pounds occasionally.

• Ability to work flexible schedule including some evening and weekend hours.

• A valid driver's license.

Preferred:

• Master's degree

• Experience using the Slate CRM

What We Want You To Know :

All positions include travel as well as evening and weekend work.

A background check will be required for employment.

FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)

Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period.

Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Take Your Next Giant Leap:

We never stop, we keep going, because Discovery is in our DNA, and we want you to discover a Career at Purdue University! Come work alongside a family of diverse culture with faculty, students, and staff who come together to become one, Boilermakers! Our greatest adventures are yet to come, and we want to include you.

Come take your Next Giant Leap and Discover your next career!

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Posting Start Date: 6/24/24