Asst/Assoc Director of Admission - Eckerd College

Eckerd College is currently hiring for the position of Assistant Director of Admission to join the Enrollment Management team at our waterfront property along the Boca Ciega Bay in St. Petersburg, Florida, in our relationship-focused community. You will be part of a team that develops relationships with prospective students and their families in the assigned territory and provides information about the application and enrollment process at Eckerd College. Depending on your background and skills, you may start as an Associate Director.

As Assistant Director, you will develop relationships with prospective students, families and key admission stakeholders with an eye towards enhancing strategic demographic enrollment goals. The position coordinates and manages a recruitment territory, leads the efforts related to the recruitment and awarding of our Community Engagement Scholarship and coordinates outreach efforts for first generation and a range of socioeconomic populations. The position partners with the Director of Admission and others on campus to create and build a recruitment plan that supports Eckerd’s strategic priorities and enrollment goals.

Our admission team demonstrates the ability to build relationships with people from a variety of backgrounds including faculty, staff, students, prospective students, and families. In doing so, our team members possess exceptional skills in multiple forms of communication, particularly with regard to public speaking and presenting to both internal and external audiences. The ability to organize and manage your time and schedule effectively is crucial to success in the position. Regular travel to assigned territory is required (7-9 weeks in the fall, 3-5 weeks in the spring) as well as after-hours work to attend admission events on campus.

The admission team comprises a highly collaborative group of individuals who are committed to a student-centered admission process based on fit. Professional growth is encouraged through shared responsibilities within the office and in building relationships with other campus departments. Eckerd College is a proud member of Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL); learn more at ctcl.org.

Key Responsibilities

-Develop a strategic and deep understanding of a recruitment territory as it relates to meeting application, admission and enrollment goals established by the Director and Vice President.

-Interview and recruit prospective students and their parents for an assigned territory.
Review, evaluate and provide recommendations on admission files and applications, in excess of 70 per week during high volume periods.

Utilize effective communication and relationship-building with prospective students, parents, and college counselors by letter, phone, e-mail and virtual conferencing.

-Explain and discuss financial aid processes and financial aid packages for new students.

-Assist with office event planning, research and other admission-related projects.

-Represent the College and articulate the value of a liberal arts degree to various external constituencies such as prospective students and their parents, secondary school college counselors and teachers, community-based organizations, influencers of prospective students, and others.

-In conjunction with the Director of Admission and other designated staff, collaborate in the planning and execution of on-campus and virtual admission events designed to introduce first generation students, students from a range socioeconomic backgrounds, and other prospective students to Eckerd College.

-Plan and execute the Leadership scholarship application and lead the recruitment, selection and yield of Community Engagement scholarship.

-Coordinate outreach to community-based organizations to explore and develop partnerships to expand the reach of Eckerd College and to create new pathways for enrollment at Eckerd

-Coordinate and execute college readiness programming for the local community. 

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution and at least 3 years of relevant experience in higher education admission or recruitment.

Ability to travel 10-14 weeks during the year.