Ast Dir Freshman Recruitment
Job ID: 294110
Location: Summerville Campus
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
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Location
Augusta University-
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
Job Summary
The Assistant Director of Freshman Recruitment implements Augusta University's freshman recruitment plan to recruit, admit, and enroll new first-year freshmen students. This position is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of multiple Admissions Counselors, each assigned a specific geographic territory with enrollment targets, assisting them in territory management and decisions. Additionally, the Assistant Director manages their own assigned territory to meet enrollment targets.
Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to:
TERRITORY MANAGEMENT: Manages a specific recruitment territory and is responsible for meeting territory recruitment goals. Uses data to plan and implement recruitment efforts for the assigned geographic territory. Schedules, coordinates, and conducts high school visits and speaking engagements for the assigned geographic territory. Travels to college fairs and recruitment events to meet prospective students and their family members. Coordinates school counselor and other constituent relationships. Corresponds with prospective students and their family members via email, phone calls, social media, and in-person meetings. Gives presentations to prospective students and their family members at special events, high school visits, and other settings.
RECRUITMENT TEAM LEADERSHIP: Supervises, assigns tasks, and provides support and guidance for Admissions Counselors with their individually assigned territory. Teaches staff to utilize data and trends to create a recruitment plan for specific geographic territories. Assists staff in analyzing applicant reports to develop their unique territory recruitment efforts. Trains and guides staff on travel planning and related policies. Analyzes applicant reports for trends to guide recruitment decisions and efforts.
STRATEGIC RECRUITMENT & DEPARTMENTAL LEADERSHIP: Creates and implements recruitment tactics and recruitment event programming. Assists in the development and execution of communications to prospective students, including electronic communications sent through Slate CRM. Manages and implements special events and recruitment strategies for special populations, including but not limited to interest meetings, accepted student receptions, recruitment workshops, bus tours, and school counselor meetings. Implements recruitment initiatives for special populations such as the Jaguar Jumpstart, Professional Scholars, and Honors programs (as needed).
COMMITTEES: Serves on institutional and divisional committees to support the mission of Augusta University.
: Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited college or university with related experience in student affairs, higher education, or related field.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Understanding of emergent and best practices in the field of recruitment and admission.
SKILLS
Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.
Demonstrated project management skills.
Demonstrated event planning skills.
ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrated ability to lead a team.
Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and utilize complex admission and enrollment data.
Ability to respond to sensitive inquiries or students in challenging situations.
Commitment to the development of a student-centered, residential campus environment through student-centered, collaborative teamwork across units and divisions.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of the standard business hours may be required)
Pay Band: B10
Salary: $52,500/annually-$54,600/annually
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today! https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee
If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=294110&PostingSeq=1
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