Appalachian State University Looking for Assistant Director of Admissions Full Time

Working Location (City, State)
Boone, NC

Faculty Rank: No

Provide
Rank: N/A

Position Number: 001761

Department: Admissions – 240300

Description of University

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares
students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for
all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and
create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses
in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers
more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in student
counseling, communications, education, business or public relations, Marketing, or other related field.
* Experience and ability to
operate independently, exercising independent judgment and discretion and with little or no guidance, and to be able to make decisions on
behalf of the Admissions Office and the university that are appropriate, timely, and defensible.
* Good knowledge of a student
centered/customer service oriented philosophy is essential; knowledge and understanding of the structure and chain of responsibilities
within a university.
* Excellent interpersonal, speaking, and writing skills.
* Strong organizational skills.
* Other job-related
education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements.

License/Certification
Required

Valid driver’s license and ability to rent a vehicle.

Preferred
Qualifications
* Prior recruitment experience at a four-year institution
* Experience in college recruitment or related
experiences in counseling, sales, marketing, public relations, communications, or education
* Effective, empathetic, and engaging
communicator
* Experience as a Student Ambassador, Resident Assistant, Orientation Leader or similar student role
* Strong computing
skills and efficiency utilizing computing applications on various systems and programs (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, Banner, Google Apps,
spreadsheets, etc.)
* Commitment to student-centered quality customer service
* Experience using various social media platforms
*
Highly motivated to share a love of Appalachian
* Ability to perform work with a flexible attitude

Essential Duties
and Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of Admissions is a twelve-month exempt (EHRA) position who leads and assists in the coordination of Appalachian State University’s recruitment of prospective
undergraduate students.

This position is responsible for planning and assessing strategic recruitment and yield activities by
exercising and continually developing a strong understanding of general market characteristics and trends as well as those specific to
Appalachian. The Assistant Director counsels prospective students and their families in their college search process and their transition
from high schools, 2-year institutions or other 4-year institutions to Appalachian State by providing information and assistance about the
admissions and financial aid process, academic programs, campus visitation, and housing. This position also builds relationships with and
serves as a primary contact for high school and independent counselors as well 2-year college advisors.

The Assistant Director is an
essential part of a constructive and collaborative recruitment team that shares the responsibility for meeting the University’s strategic
enrollment goals and enrolling students that echo Appalachian’s strategic plan. Admissions at Appalachian is particularly seeking candidates
who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and have a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher
education for students from populations underrepresented at Appalachian State.

Assistant Director completes the primary
responsibilities above by:
* Serving as a territory manager by planning, executing and assessing all recruitment operations (on and off
campus) necessary to meet recruitment and enrollment goals within an assigned geo-market.
* Assisting with planning and/or implementation
of general on and off-campus recruitment and yield events throughout the cycle.
* Traveling extensively to high schools and attend
college fairs, college nights, receptions, and other programs in this region to recruit prospective students.
* Developing and
strengthening ties with high school counselors, independent counselors, community college counselors, alumni and other key influencers in
the recruitment process within the assigned geo-market.
* Conducting extensive outreach and relationship and conversation-building
activities (via in-person communication, phone, e-mail, written correspondence, and social media) with prospective students and their
families throughout the recruitment funnel.
* Submitting territory management reports of recruitment and prospective student activity to
the Senior Associate Director throughout the recruitment cycle.
* Reviewing and assessing student applications and supplemental materials
and providing admission decision recommendations for applicants.
* Engaging in and/or leading other initiatives or tasks as
assigned.

Type of Position: Full Time Position

Staff/Non-Faculty:
Staff/Non-Faculty

Appointment Type: 1.0

Work Schedule/Hours
Monday-Friday, 8 00
am-5 00 pm (night and weekend travel during fall and spring travel seasons)

Number of Hours Per Week: 40

Number of Months Per Year: 12

Mandatory Staff: No

Suggested Salary
Range: Commensurate with experience

Physical Demands of Position

Typical physical
demands of a professional position within a university including, ability to lift and move 40 pounds, with or without reasonable
accommodation, and long periods of time in a sedentary/standing position.

Posting Date: 09/01/2023

Open Until Filled: Yes

Evaluation of Applications Begins
09/08/2023

Special Instructions to Applicants

For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required
documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List a minimum
  of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of References with Contact Information.

Search Chair
Name
Lindsay Cotten

Search Chair Email
[email protected]

Disability Accommodation Information

Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting Maranda Maxey, Director &
ADA/504 Coordinator, at 828-262-3056 or [email protected].

Clery Act

Clery Act
Compliance
Division of Institutional Integrity
PO Box 32126
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-8111
[email protected]
https://police.appstate.edu/clery

Diversity and
Inclusion at Appalachian

We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive
excellence both locally and globally.

We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence
is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus
community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as
we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.

We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an
equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and
creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and
equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.

Background Check Statement

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal
background report.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility
for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed. This position may or may not be eligible for H-1B sponsorship;
EHRA positions are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To request further information about sponsorship for this
position, please contact International Student and Scholar Services and Outreach at [email protected]

Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/42066

Posting
Number
201501263P