Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions

 

Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR

Posted 4/16/08

 

Job Classification: Job #369 Staff

 

Job Description:

 

Serves in a leadership role in the office of undergraduate admissions.  Reporting to the executive director of admission, the assistant director of undergraduate admission will be assigned key recruitment territories, play a leadership role in daily office procedures, and assist the executive director in planning and implementing of undergraduate recruitment programs and strategies at the University.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

§         Recruit undergraduate students from the territories assigned by Executive Director of Admissions.

 

§         Implement a prospect management philosophy in the Oregon, Idaho, and Utah to reach student recruitment benchmarks and goals.

 

§         Play a strong role in supporting the undergraduate recruiting team.

 

Represent and interpret Pacific University accurately and persuasively to prospective students, parents, guidance counselors, teachers, and other constituencies.

 

Provide supportive leadership to less experienced staff.

 

Act as a liaison between Admissions and areas of partnership (student life, alumni, faculty, graduate programs), assist other areas in understanding recruitment communication and general enrollment strategies. 

 

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

 

Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & BEHAVIORS:

 

§         Strong understanding of the mission, philosophy, and value system of private, liberal arts colleges.

 

§         Strong understanding of prospect management philosophies and recruitment-based financial aid strategies.

 

§         Proven ability to work with an information technology based recruitment software package, Microsoft Office, and strong email and web skills. 

 

§         An understanding of technology-based research and its appropriate application to recruitment strategies

 

§         Self-starter with strong work ethic.

 

§         Strong written and oral communication skills; strong public presentation skills

 

§         Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree preferred.

 

§         Three to five years experience in college or university admissions, financial aid, or enrollment development work.

 

§         Evidence of successful managerial and supervisory skills and experience in training are necessary.

 

§         Evidence of good people skills, intra-campus relationships, good judgment, and flexibility.

 

Valid drivers license and willingness and ability to travel.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

 

Normal office working conditions, job requires hours that may exceed 8 hours per day and/or 40 hours per week during peak periods, job requires ability to drive and travel.

 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

 

Reports to the Executive Director of Admission          

 

CLASSIFICATION: 

 

FLSA:  Exempt, Pay group E3, 40 Hours/week, 12 months

 

APPLICATION: 

 

Please send cover letter, resume and names and phone numbers of three professional references to:  Human Resources/Pacific University, 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR  97116, or email to humanres@pacificu.edu.

 

Application materials will be screened and interview candidates will be selected and notified by telephone.  The hiring process normally consists of several interviews and can last several weeks depending on the position.  All applicants will be notified once the position is filled.  Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.

 

Pacific University in Forest Grove, Ore., is one of the West's oldest chartered higher education institutions. Pacific annually ranks as one of America's Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report and is ranked as one of the best tuition values in the West. With an enrollment of more than 2,000 students, Pacific University provides an excellent academic experience linking theory to practice in education.

 

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY:

 

It is the policy of Pacific University not to discriminate on the basis of sex, physical or mental disability, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, religious preference or disabled veteran or Vietnam ERA status in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, or any other classification protected under state or federal law, or city ordinance.  Questions or complaints may be directed to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116, (503) 357-6151.