Assistant Director of Admissions (Nursing Focus)

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS

Bargaining Unit: VSC UP –PAT
FLSA: Exempt
Grade: 12

BASIC FUNCTION
Assistant Directors provide services to recruit, evaluate, admit, and enroll qualified applicants to Vermont State University. Assistant Directors provide support in the execution of strategic institutional enrollment initiatives and may be assigned to oversee specialized office functions such as recruitment travel, special event coordination, or other specialized functions as directed. Assistant Directors assist with general office management as needed.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the director or associate director to oversee a principal or specialized admissions function, for example: recruitment travel, staff training, committee work, event operations, or similar functions.


• Responsible for implementing established admissions policies and procedures.


• Develop strong relationships with prospective students from inquiry through to enrollment, including family members, and school counselors using a variety of communication methods.


• Review and evaluate applications and transcripts, including preliminary evaluation of transfer credits, interview prospective students, provide general admission and enrollment advisement with a designated prospective student population.


• Communicate with applicants about the general college decision process; provide relevant information regarding financial aid, billing, advising, academics, campus life, etc.


• Manage an assigned population of students by type or academic interest and a recruitment plan including developing and maintaining relationships with schools and organizations, attend college fairs, classroom presentations and other recruitment events.


• Deliver presentations designed to engage prospective students and provide information about the admissions and enrollment process.


• Assist with planning and organizing various special admissions events.


• Assist the Director or Associate Director with department administrative tasks and functions as needed.


• Work with campus partners to support enrollment initiatives.


• Provide training as needed to admissions counselors, student ambassadors, etc.


• Keep abreast of current Vermont State University programs, policies and procedures.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
General supervision is received from the Associate Director of Admissions/Team Lead.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree student personnel services or other appropriate discipline desirable, plus a minimum of four years of relevant admissions experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.


• Current, valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.


• Willing to work a flexible/non-traditional schedule.


• Willingness to travel.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of admissions operations; previous VSC experience desirable.


• Specialized knowledge and skills related to specific areas of responsibility.


• Commitment to developing own professional knowledge and the professional knowledge of team members regarding diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice and how it informs practices within area of expertise.

Skills:

• Excellent customer service, public speaking and interpersonal skills required.


• Strong planning, administrative and organizational skills.


• Ability to deal effectively with high school students, parents, school counselors, students/faculty/staff/alumni, and others, requiring group speaking skills, individual interviewing/advising skills.


• Knowledge of web-based CRM, preferably Slate

Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to support a diverse community and promote diverse perspectives, cultures and an inclusive environment.


• Ability to use data-informed decision making to inform resource allocation, processes and procedures.

LOCATION: VTSU Castleton Campus, Castleton, VT

COMPENSATION: The budgeted compensation for this position is $48,000 - $55,000

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Medical Insurance


• Dental Insurance 


• Vision Insurance 


• Retirement Plan


• Tuition Waiver to Vermont State Colleges


• Tuition Waiver to UVM* for dependent children


• Employee Assistance Program 


• Long Term Disability 


• 14 Paid Holidays


• Medical, Personal, and Vacation Leave    

This general outline illustrates the type of work which characterizes the job classification. It is not all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the individual positions assigned to the classification. Other duties as assigned are anticipated and expected.

Vermont State University is a part of the Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS). VSCS values individual differences that can be engaged in the service of learning.  Diverse experiences from people of varied backgrounds inform and enrich our community.  VSCS strongly encourages applications from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations.  VSCS is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with ADA requirements, and will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.  Please contact our HR office for assistance with accommodations at [email protected].  

NOTE: This job is subject to a fingerprint-supported criminal background check. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the satisfactory results of this check.