Associate Director of Graduate Admissions

Reports To: ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT OF ENROLLMENT

DUTIES: The Associate Director of Graduate Admissions promotes St. John's College, our two campuses in Annapolis, Maryland, and Santa Fe, New Mexico, and our distinctive great books curriculum among prospective graduate students. The ultimate goal of the Associate Director is to encourage an increasing number of intellectually curious and talented prospective graduate students to apply and enroll in the college's masters degrees, (both on campus and in the online low residency program).
 
 While based on the Santa Fe campus, and with Santa Fe-specific responsibilities, the Associate Director works collaboratively alongside the Associate Director of Graduate Admissions on the Annapolis campus to create and implement collegewide strategy for graduate recruitment. The Associate Director is a senior member of the Admissions Office and part of a graduate recruitment team including the Associate Director on the Annapolis campus, their direct supervisor, the Assistant Vice President of Enrollment, the Vice President of Enrollment, members of the Admissions Operations team, members of the Communications Office, and the Associate Deans of Graduate Programs on each campus. 
 
 The Associate Director directs all activities related to graduate admissions in Santa Fe, reads and assesses admissions files in Santa Fe, develops and implements a collegewide marketing and recruitment plan, works directly with prospective students in the admissions process, travels to recruit prospective students, builds partnerships to promote the Graduate Institute, supervises student employees, and represents the Admissions Office and college at professional and recruitment functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Shepherds prospective students through the admissions process, including counseling applicants on the suitability and status of their application materials, conducting personal interviews, coordinating visits to classes, arranging and possibly conducting campus tours, developing and managing on-campus and online recruitment programming such as seminars and presentations, answering phone, email and written inquiries, and managing ad hoc and programmed correspondence throughout the admissions process.
• Develops and implements a Graduate Institute marketing plan including advertisements, print publications, emails, blogs, and other forms of marketing.
• Reads and evaluates graduate applications to the college; assists the Director and Associate Dean in review and approval of completed applications, making a recommendation to the Director on each.
• Works with Associate Director on the Annapolis campus, the Vice President of Enrollment, and the Assistant Vice President of Enrollment in determining, executing, and assessing recruitment goals and strategies for bringing graduate students to the college.
• Acts as a liaison between the Admissions Office and the Graduate Institute. This includes, minimally, attending Graduate Institute staff meetings and participating in regular events that are important to the life of the GI, including convocations, summer commencement, and the Associate Dean’s receptions.
• Represents the Graduate Institute to prospective students and groups on campus and off campus. Travels and coordinates travel for graduate student recruitment.
• Foster a welcoming environment for prospective students of all backgrounds, staff, and the campus community.
• Be conversant on federal and institutional financial aid policies and procedures, coordinates with the Financial Aid Office to assist accepted applicants in completing financial aid requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS:

• Meets enrollment goals and deadlines set by the Vice President of Enrollment and the Assistant Vice President of Enrollment.
• Collaborates and coordinates with colleagues in Annapolis and in Santa Fe.
• Offers excellent communications and customer service for prospective students and colleagues.
• Stays aware of admissions and market trends and using this data to inform decision making.
• Develops effective strategies and tactics to increase enrollment in the Graduate Institute.
• Demonstrates a deep understanding and appreciation for the college’s mission; demonstrates fluency in the college’s programs, campuses, and admissions and financial aid practices.
• Has working familiarity with Slate and other admissions systems; documents all work in Slate.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• 5 years of similar or related experience.
• Bachelor's degree required, MA/MS preferred. Prefer graduates of St. John's, especially of the MALA or MAEC.
• The successful candidate will need minimal supervision and be a strong leader, a creative and strategic thinker, and be motivated to exceed goals. The Associate Director will have extremely strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills, be calm under pressure, collaborative by nature, attentive to detail, successful at meeting deadlines, and have a history of demonstrating sound judgment, tact, and discretion.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects. Knowledge of marketing, including print and online marketing. The position requires proficiency and expediency in Microsoft Office applications, experience with admissions database management, and experience with Slate and HTML preferred. The position also requires the ability to travel independently and some night and weekend work. Must have a valid driver’s license and clean credit report.

COMPENSATION: Grade 12 (Minimum Salary $45,748)

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