Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration: Non-Faculty
Pay
Band: 5
Level: 5
Department: Admissions
Job
Purpose
The Assistant Director recruits, evaluates, and counsels prospective and admitted prospective students. Assistant
Directors travel extensively (10-15 weeks annually), recruit and counsel prospective and admitted students for undergraduate admission,
implement recruitment strategies, and manage assigned recruitment territories. Assistant Directors review applicants for undergraduate
admissions and are essential to the day to day functioning of the Office of Admissions (including but not limited to presentations, phone
and in personal counseling, and event programming). Assistant Directors have high level programmatic
responsibilities.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required and at least 2 years of admissions
experience. An understanding of admissions procedures and the college selection process and an ability to work with diverse student
populations is necessary. Ability to travel for extended periods of time. Strong planning, organizing, technology, and oral and written
communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work cooperatively with other staff members and the college community. As a
regional position, this Assistant Director must be a self-starter, able to work independently from remote home/office location while also
functioning as part of the larger College of Charleston Admissions team. Must provide exemplary customer service and display enthusiasm
about the College. Must be an independent decision maker, have high degree of integrity and communicate frequently with supervisors.
Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills
and Abilities
Must possess excellent communication, organization, and customer service skills. Must have considerable
knowledge, skills, and ability in computer operations, data entry, Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to work closely with the other
members of the admissions staff and across campus. Priority given to applicants that adapt well to evolving technology and who can make
data-informed decisions.
Additional Comments Regarding Position
*This position serves prospective
students from the Chicago area and neighboring states and will be expected to work from a home office in the Chicago
area.
Must be able to travel extensively. Must have a valid SC or other state driver’s license. Evening and weekend work
will be required. Ability to lift and carry 40 – 60 lbs. is necessary. Experience working with CRM software (especially admissions specific
CRMs like Salesforce/TargetX, Slate, etc.) and Banner products is preferred but not required. Remote positions are expected to travel to
campus 4-6 times a year.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the application to include all
current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the
qualifications for the position.
**Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum
requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted
online https://jobs.cofc.edu.
Salary: **$46,782 -
$59,000
Closing Date: 01/15/2025
Benefits
- Insurance:
Health/Dental/Vision - Life Insurance
- Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
- Retirement
- Long Term
Disability - Paid Holidays
- Free CARTA Bus Service
- Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
- Employee
Assistance Program (EAP) - Full Benefits Package – Click
Here
Open Until Filled: No
Posting Number: 2024186
EEO
Statement
The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or
group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age,
disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal,
state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.
Quicklink for
Posting: https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/16284
Activity
The Assistant Director is responsible for
managing assigned recruitment territory (Chicago area and neighboring states). The Assistant Director will research the territory and
develop plans and strategies to increase enrollment and yield. Implementing recruitment strategies requires extensive travel (at least 10-15
weeks annually including but not limited to high school visits, college fairs, informal interviews, admitted and prospective student events,
and school counselor events). Requires significant follow-up and relationship building with various constituencies (students, parents,
school counselors, community-based organizations, Alumni, Parent’s Council, Board members etc.) in order to meet enrollment goals determined
by the Division of Enrollment Planning. The Assistant Director is primarily responsible for their assigned territory but is expected to
counsel and assist any prospective student. As a regional position, the Assistant Director is responsible for developing and maintaining
College of Charleston’s presence in Chicago (and neighboring states) including year-round recruitment and yield
activities.
Essential or Marginal: Essential
Percent of Time:
50
Activity
The Assistant Director is responsible for advising varying audiences (students, parents, school
counselors, community-based organizations, etc.) on admissions procedures, reviewing applications for degree seeking admission, and
evaluating credentials. Advising may occur both on campus or while travelling assigned territory. A specialty population may be assigned for
evaluation in addition to the specific territory. The Assistant Director is responsible for evaluating applications and credentials for at
least 1,500 applications per year. This requires adherence to the admissions policies and procedures of the Office of Admissions, the
Division of Enrollment Planning, and the College of Charleston.
Essential or Marginal:
Essential
Percent of Time: 30
Activity
Provides assistance with the planning,
execution, and evaluation of large and small admissions events for prospective students and their families, both on campus and off campus
locations. Works with the Senior Associate Director for Admissions Events to plan activities that are associated with specific on-campus
admissions events. Remote Assistant Directors work directly with the Volunteer Coordinator to plan events specific to their higher volume
territory needs.
Essential or Marginal: Essential
Percent of Time: 20