Associate Director of Admission - Oglethorpe University

The Office of Admissions at Oglethorpe University, a liberal arts college in Atlanta, GA, seeks a collaborative, proactive, detail-oriented, and forward-thinking person for the Associate Director of Admission. Reporting to the Director of Admission, the Associate Director is directly responsible for recruiting and enrolling prospective students through regional recruitment, on-campus and virtual programs, and special projects. The Associate Director is also responsible for supervising full-time staff to ensure they reach their recruitment goals and serving as the primary liaison for one or more departments or units.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Admission and Recruitment
  • Manage all aspects of recruitment for an assigned geographic territory or special populations of students.
  • Develop and monitor a comprehensive, territory-specific prospect pool.
  • Strategically select, schedule, and participate in high school visits and college fairs.
  • Critically evaluate applicants for admission based on enrollment management and strategic plans.
  • Serve as a second reader for specific territories or applications and final reader as necessary.
  • Maintain sustained communication with all prospective students and families.
  • Intentionally develop and maintain strategic relationships with high school counselors.
  • Advise and consult with prospective students and families on admission to Oglethorpe.
  • Answer questions thoughtfully and thoroughly for families; provide exceptional customer service.
  • Assist with all on-campus events, including delivering presentations, tours, and hosting visits.
  • Engage in intentional and continual learning about Oglethorpe and best practices in Admission.

• Specialized Population and Other Responsibilities
  • Inspire, recruit, retain, cross-train and manage 2 to 3 full-time staff responsible for traditional undergraduate domestic territories, and other specialized student populations.
  • Collaborate with the Director to establish counselor travel and territory management; monitor direct reports' progress towards matriculation retention goals; cross-train staff.  
  • Serve as or manage staff that are the primary admissions liaison and contact to The Dream.US to coordinate this admissions process and scholarship awards.
  • Manage all aspects of International Admission, including all F-1 visa-seeking applicants and any other applicants who live or attend school abroad, etc.
  • Serve as liaison between the Office of Admission and Office of Global Education to ensure international applicants complete all necessary steps in compliance with US State Department rules and regulations.
  • Assist in maintaining and updating Slate forms specific to international students.
  • Pull credit evaluations and language proficiency scores from external platforms.
  • Maintain and update communications specific to international students in Slate and Outlook inboxes.
  • Serve as the liaison with contracted agencies or firms hired to increase international enrollment.
  • Remain current on new immigration rules, language proficiency test options, and other considerations for international students.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and 3-7 years of progressive, professional experience within the field of enrollment management
• Excellent communication (verbal, written, and digital) and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and develop proactive prospecting methodologies to support organizational goals.
• Appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse organizational environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of many social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to multitask, delegate, and hold individuals accountable, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality experience for students and families that reflects the core values of Oglethorpe University.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fluid environment, prioritize goals, and independently manage multiple and competing priorities while meeting deadlines and specific KPIs.
• Strong people management and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated commitment to ethical, transparent, collaborative, and optimistic leadership. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitive information.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous management experience of full-time staff.
• Master's degree preferred
• Familiarity using Slate or other CRM.

Additional Information:

• This is a full-time, 12-month position with extensive domestic travel.
• A valid driver’s license and personal automobile are required.  
• Working some evenings and weekends required.
• Some heavy lifting is required.
• Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person.  Work from home options may be granted at supervisors’ discretion. Oglethorpe University reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.