Asst Director, Undergraduate Recruitment

104197BR

Campus: West Valley

Asst Director

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Undergraduate Enrollment Services, the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Recruitment performs administrative functions by assisting with the planning, organizing and directing of the day-to-day operations for New College undergraduate student recruitment. The position is specifically responsible for building relationships and enrollment pipelines with high schools and community colleges in the surrounding districts as directed. Additionally, the role will identify strategies and connections within the assigned districts to support events, information sessions, field trips, on-site tabling, and more as appropriate or permitted. The position also assists in the planning and execution of transfer enrollment strategies at the assigned community colleges to increase overall majors and enrollment at the West Valley campus in the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences.

Job Family

Generic

Department Name

Student Success

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

PROVOST/WEST CAMPUS

Scope of Search

Open

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$64,000 - $74,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

16-September-2024

Category

03

Essential Duties

• Supervises undergraduate recruitment coordinators for the New College for both transfer and first-year student populations
• Assists in planning and executing recruiting strategies for the unit, and as assigned by central ASU Admissions
• Liaise with faculty to plan and attend recruiting events to increase applications, yield, and new student enrollment
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned staff; implements corrective action as required
• Assists in planning, developing and administering unit budget; prepares or coordinates preparation of financial and administrative reports
• Analyzes and interprets statistics, financial data, and management planning data for predicting resource needs and developing long range plans; assists with the development of long- and short-range goals
• Assists in the development of objectives and activities based on department goals
• Maintains, and implements department policies and procedures
• Serves as a representative of the University at state, regional and national organizations, boards, councils and committees as assigned
• Represents the college/department and serves on various department and university committees
• Acts as liaison with the community, students, faculty, and staff in facilitating university programs
• Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of department programs, as directed
• Meets all enrollment and yield goals as outlined by the college and university
• Builds and maintains rapport with high school partners to increase applications, deposits, and yield
• Creates and maintains effective partnerships across the campus/university/community with appropriate stakeholders (EOSS, Housing, FASS, Admissions, etc.)
• Works in collaboration with marketing and admissions to ensure appropriate marketing and outreach
• Supervises RFI, campus tours, and Salesforce marketing to ensure effective, timely engagement with students
• Participates in TRN and FTFYS orientations
• Plans and attends recruitment events on campus, community colleges, high schools, and other community events as appropriate
• Attends all recruitment and admissions partner meetings as appropriate
• Oversees completion and development of all outreach/recruitment campaigns in various modalities (Salesforce, phone, text, etc.)
• Creates/maintains/executes other initiatives, projects, and duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND six (6) years of related administrative experience, which includes three (3) years of supervisory experience; OR, Ten (10) years of related administrative experience, which includes three (3) years of supervisory experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Evidence of skills in strategic recruitment best practices, building enrollment pipelines, and rapport with all internal and external partners (outside organizations or educational institutions, campus units, community relations, faculty, etc).
• Demonstrated knowledge of recruitment principles in an education setting.
• Evidence of professional staff supervision in an environment with specific, increasing goals.
• Experience training staff effectively on an ongoing basis; leading and developing continued learning and professional development for direct reports.
• Evidence of exceptional work ethic and professionalism; with a strong affinity to the university charter.
• Evidence of attention to detail and professional oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and train others to provide engaging, dynamic, effective presentations to small and large groups.
• Demonstrated knowledge of higher education environments and organizational structures.
• Evidence of commitment to diversity and execution of inclusive recruitment practices.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt effectively and demonstrate professional maturity and judgment.
• Evidence of ability to build new relationships and nurture and maintain existing networks effectively and professionally.
• Evidence of ability to take appropriate initiative and make strategic decisions independently.
• Evidence of a Masters Degree preferred.

Working Environment

• Office setting with frequent travel to locations throughout the West Valley and as directed. Must have reliable transportation and an ability to travel as driving to locations may be required on a regular basis.
• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, standing, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse; required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds. Regular activities require the ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
• Ability to clearly communicate and to perform essential functions.
• Regular use of standard office equipment including, but not limited to computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, fax, calculator, copier, telephone and associated computer/technology peripherals.

Department Statement

Bringing together the best of both a small-college experience with its close personal relationships and a top-tier research university with its cutting-edge research faculty ASU is New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences located at the beautiful West campus is nationally unique. Working across old disciplinary boundaries, our faculty produce innovative research, not just report on it. We take our students with us on this fascinating journey, which provides extraordinary opportunities for growth and exciting ways to shape your future.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.