Assistant Director of Admissions

The Assistant Director of Admissions participates as a key member of the recruitment staff, focusing on recruiting undergraduate on-campus students in alignment with Maryville University’s mission and vision. This role is responsible for making recommendations regarding admissions policies and plays a critical part in the development and implementation of recruitment strategies to meet and exceed enrollment goals.

Responsibilities

• Territory Management:
• Determine and fulfill territory management responsibilities for an assigned territory to maximize enrollment.
• Project Management:
• Design, implement, and evaluate project management responsibilities in support of a successful recruitment and marketing plan.
• Student & Family Counseling:
• Counsel and advise students and parents regarding admission, scholarships and financial aid, academic programs, student life, housing, and other enrollment-related topics.
• Communication & Engagement:
• Establish and maintain active communication and engagement with prospective on-campus undergraduate students, parents, and high school/community college counselors using digital, video, and social media tools.
• Team Collaboration:
• Participate as an active member of the admission team, contributing to the development and implementation of recruitment strategies to achieve enrollment goals.
• Application Review:
• Read, interpret, and evaluate students’ academic credentials to make accurate admission decisions.
• CRM Utilization:
• Use Salesforce CRM and mobile devices to manage, track, analyze, and communicate with prospective students.
  

Qualifications

• Required Knowledge
• Knowledge of CRM/relational database systems (Salesforce, SLATE, Hobson’s, etc.).
• Knowledge of admissions, enrollment, and/or sales processes.
• Knowledge of digital, video, and social media strategies for engagement.

• Required Skills or Abilities
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel/drive and work varied hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Strong interpersonal, human relations, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.
• Written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Basic research, technical, planning, and organizational skills.

• Education
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
  

Additional Applicant Information

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• All employees are expected to remain current in their field and adapt to evolving knowledge and skills.
• An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background screening.
• Applicants requiring University sponsorship to obtain employment authorization will not be considered for this position.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Statement

Maryville University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.