Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions and Communications Job at Appalachian State University
Posting Details
Request to Recruit
Location
Boone, NC
Faculty Rank
No
Provide Rank
N/A
Position Number
022281
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.
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in student counseling, communications, education, business or public relations, marketing, or other related fields from a regionally accredited institution.
- Experience with and ability to operate independently, exercising independent judgment and discretion with little or no guidance, and be able to make decisions on behalf of the Admissions Office and the university that is appropriate, timely, and defensible.
- Ability to work as a member of a team with a flexible attitude.
• Willingness to work select evenings and weekends• Strong oral presentation and written communication skills.
- Highly organized.
- Successful completion of background investigation prior to employment.
License/Certification Required
- Valid driver’s license and ability to rent vehicle.
Preferred Qualifications
N/A
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions and Communications is a twelve-month exempt (EHRA) position that leads and assists in the coordination of Appalachian State University’s recruitment of prospective graduate students. This position is responsible for prospective student lead management via multiple high-touch efforts, constructing Slate event management and communications, and collaborating with key campus partners, including Enrollment Management colleagues, to ensure prospects progress through the applicant process.
The Assistant Director counsels prospective students in their graduate school search process by providing information about the admissions, campus visit, or virtual meeting process. 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. Admissions at Appalachian is committed to improving access to higher education and promoting lifelong learning.
Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the following:
The Division of Enrollment Management is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse University community that is inclusive of all individuals and groups. Successful candidates will demonstrate leadership and innovation in advancing diversity and dedication to recruiting and serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive and understanding ways.
The Assistant Director counsels prospective students in their graduate school search process by providing information about the admissions, campus visit, or virtual meeting process. 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. Admissions at Appalachian is committed to improving access to higher education and promoting lifelong learning.
Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the following:
- Training and actively utilizing Graduate Student Ambassadors to engage in high-touch communications via phone, face-to-face, or virtual interactions.
- Maintaining a daily one-on-one calendar to provide high-touch engagement with prospects.
- Collaborating with graduate program directors to ensure they have the appropriate resources to capture and generate prospective student leads in Slate in an expeditious manner.
- Maintaining a comprehensive schedule of recruitment events across graduate programs.
- Maintaining and tracking lead origins to inform student recruitment projections.
- Attending and participating in monthly University Communications Liaison meetings.
- Traveling and recruiting prospective students as a representative of App State (Enrollment Management).
- Supporting the Director of Communications for Enrollment Management with top-of-the-funnel Slate communications.
- Submitting prospective student and applicant event assessment reports to the Director of Graduate Admissions throughout the recruitment cycle.
- Assisting with the execution of Slate events for prospects and applicants, including information sessions, recruitment events (on-campus, off-campus, and virtual), yield events, new student orientation, and other non-admissions events throughout the graduate student recruitment cycle.
- Engaging in and/or leading other initiatives or tasks as assigned.
The Division of Enrollment Management is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse University community that is inclusive of all individuals and groups. Successful candidates will demonstrate leadership and innovation in advancing diversity and dedication to recruiting and serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive and understanding ways.
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; additional weekend/hours as needed.
Number of Hours Per Week
40
Number of Months Per Year
12
Mandatory Staff
No
Suggested Salary Range
Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Physical Demands of Position
Typical physical demands of a professional position within a university. The ability to lift and move boxes of travel materials up to 40 pounds, travel during fall and spring travel seasons, and the ability to remain standing/sedentary for long periods at college fairs are also required.
All duties to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
All duties to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date
09/09/2022
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins
09/29/2022
Proposed Date of Hire
10/06/2022
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
Additionally, list a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of References with Contact Information.
Search Chair Name
Dontrell Parson
Search Chair Email
parsondo@appstate.edu
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 maxeymr@appstate.edu.
AA/EEO Statement
Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.
Important Contacts:
Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources/Affirmative Action
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187
hr@appstate.edu
Office of Title IX Compliance
123 I.G. Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-2144
titleix@appstate.edu
ADA/504 Coordinator & EEO Officer
224 Joyce Lawrence Lane/Suite 112 Anne Belk Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3056
equalopportunity@appstate.edu
We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.
Important Contacts:
Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources/Affirmative Action
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187
hr@appstate.edu
Office of Title IX Compliance
123 I.G. Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-2144
titleix@appstate.edu
ADA/504 Coordinator & EEO Officer
224 Joyce Lawrence Lane/Suite 112 Anne Belk Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3056
equalopportunity@appstate.edu
We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.
Clery Act:
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.
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 issso@appstate.edu
Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/35865
Posting Number
201501018P
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