Assistant Director, Undergraduate Admissions

Job Summary

The Assistant Director for Undergraduate Admissions serves as a primary contact for prospective students and their families, school counselors, advisors and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process. Key responsibilities include all aspects of the college recruitment process, including managing the application funnel and generating applications, and managing the prospective student relationship from point of application through enrollment for both first year and transfer populations.
The Assistant Director interacts with prospective students and their families during individual meetings, information sessions, and campus events to build a relationship, answer questions, and explain the benefits of attending Drexel University. The Assistant Director also counsels accepted undergraduate first year and/or transfer students through the enrollment process to facilitate a smooth transition to Drexel.

The Assistant Director will be responsible for recruiting prospective students both locally and nationally through visits to high school, college fairs, conferences, community events, and virtual fairs within a designated territory. In addition, the Assistant Director will be responsible for managing all aspects of recruitment territories, travel scheduling and planning, meeting with students, parents and guidance counselors, representing Drexel University at on and off campus events, and reviewing applications (both domestic and international). This position requires extensive travel (up to 8 weeks of travel in the Fall and 3-6 weeks in the Spring), as well as working evening and weekend hours as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Assisting in planning and implementing the student recruitment plan for specific admissions programs or projects.
• Coordinating external and internal recruiting efforts for a specific College/School; assume responsibility for planning, coordinating and supervising specific programs or projects, as assigned.
• Corresponding and/or meeting with prospective students, applicants, their families, and others seeking information on admission standards, academic and non-academic programs and student activities.
• Attending receptions, forums and corporate presentations to enhance recruitment efforts.
• Analyzing qualifications of prospective first year and transfer students by utilizing established admissions standards, guidelines and criteria, and reviewing unusual circumstances with senior leadership as appropriate.
• Reviewing student applications for admission to the university.
• Coordinating recruitment travel; executing the university recruitment plan.
• Presenting to large groups of students, families, and/or high school counselors.
• Supporting customer service needs and student inquiries via telephone.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  
  
  
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• Minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Ability to travel up to 8 weeks during Fall recruitment and up to 3-6 weeks during Spring recruitment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead projects.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Strong customer service experience.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and plan effectively while maintaining attention to detail.
• Understanding of higher education.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage projects skillfully.
• High level of energy and the willingness to work as part of a team.
• Valid Driver's License.

Location

• Hybrid/Flexible Work Arrangement

Additional Information
This position is classified as Exempt, grade J. Compensation for this grade ranges from $47,490 - $71,230 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel's compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel's Benefits Brochure.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.