Job Description

Job Summary

The Assistant Director for Undergraduate Admissions serves as a primary contact for prospective students and their families, school counselors, advisors and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process. Key responsibilities include all aspects of the college recruitment process, including managing the application funnel and generating applications, and managing the prospective student relationship from point of application through enrollment for both first year and transfer populations.

The Assistant Director interacts with prospective students and their families during individual meetings, information sessions, and campus events to build a relationship, answer questions, and explain the benefits of attending Drexel University. The Assistant Director also counsels accepted undergraduate first year and/or transfer students through the enrollment process to facilitate a smooth transition to Drexel.

The Assistant Director will be responsible for recruiting prospective students both locally and nationally through visits to high school, college fairs, conferences, community events, and virtual fairs within a designated territory. In addition, the Assistant Director will be responsible for managing all aspects of recruitment territories, travel scheduling and planning, meeting with students, parents and guidance counselors, representing Drexel University at on and off campus events, and reviewing applications (both domestic and international). This position requires extensive travel (up to 8 weeks of travel in the Fall and 3-6 weeks in the Spring), as well as working evening and weekend hours as assigned.

This is a hybrid position, working in person 3 days a week.

Essential Functions

• Assisting in planning and implementing the student recruitment plan for specific admissions programs or projects
• Coordinating external and internal recruiting efforts for a specific College/School; assume responsibility for planning, coordinating and supervising specific programs or projects, as assigned.
• Corresponding and/or meeting with prospective students, applicants, their families, and others seeking information on admission standards, academic and non-academic programs and student activities.
• Travel as necessary for receptions, forums and corporate presentations to enhance recruitment efforts.
• Analyzing qualifications of prospective first year and transfer students utilizing established admissions standards, guidelines and criteria, reviewing unusual circumstances with senior leadership as appropriate.
• Read student applications for admission to the university.
• Coordinating recruitment travel; executing the university recruitment plan.
• Giving presentations to large groups of students, families, and/or high school counselors.
• Support customer service needs via telephone and student inquiries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and work experience. (Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.)
• Minimum of 2 years of higher education experience.
• Superior customer service experience.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Understanding of higher education.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively plan, prioritize and manage projects skillfully.
• High level of energy and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 8 weeks during Fall recruitment and up to 3-6 weeks during Spring recruitment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead projects.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Valid Driver's License and comfortable driving extensively.

Location

• Hybrid/Flexible Work Arrangement

Additional Information

This position is classified as Exempt, grade J. Compensation for this grade ranges from $52,360 - $78,530 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position will vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel’s compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Benefits Brochure.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

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