Assistant Director, Admissions Job Listing at DePaul University in IL (Job ID 1340)

Description

The Highlights:

Reporting to the Associate Director of Transfer Admission, the Assistant Director is responsible for executing targeted recruitment activities and strategies designed to attract and enroll an undergraduate population of the projected enrollment plan to the university. This position manages a recruitment territory, counsels prospective students and their families, and assists in evaluating transcripts and recommending admission decisions through on-the-spot admission events and marginal file review.  

The Assistant Director also conducts reporting via SLATE, and contributes to the advancement of DePaul's recruitment strategies and initiatives, which may include project management of one of the following areas: marketing and communications, outreach to strategic mission populations, campus visits/events, recruitment initiatives for high-achieving students, and University Center/Cohorts.

What You'll Do:
 

• The Assistant Director executes targeted recruitment activities and strategies designed to attract and enroll an undergraduate population of a predetermined size and mix, as defined by the university's enrollment goals and strategic plan. 
• The Assistant Director executes targeted outreach efforts to attract prospective students. The position involves counseling and advising prospective students about undergraduate education opportunities at DePaul through calls, texts, e-mails, virtual and in-person appointments, information sessions, open houses, and admission events. 
• The Assistant Director conducts reporting via SLATE and project manages one of the following areas: marketing and communications, outreach to strategic mission populations, campus visits/events, recruitment initiatives for high-achieving students, and University Center/Cohorts. 
• Based on the needs of the department, supervision of a full-time staff member or student intern may be required. 

What You'll Need:

• A bachelor's degree is required. Master's degree is desirable.  
• Minimum of 3 and preferably 5 years of college admission counseling experience (preferably with transfer students).
• Must demonstrate strong planning, organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience using a CRM (preferably Slate).
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong counseling and group presentation skills.
• Ability to periodically lift 25 pound (boxes of recruitment materials).
• Position requires travel, a valid driver's license, and use of a cell phone. Travel between DePaul campuses is required, and will include several community colleges or high schools in and around the Chicagoland area. 
• Position requires some evening and weekend work, as needed.
  
  Perks:
• Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
• Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
• Full-Time Benefits
• Part-Time Benefits

For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

Required Background Check:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:

Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. For more information, please visit the following pages:

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)  
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act  

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

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