Position Title

Assistant Director of International Admissions

Requisition Number

20122569

Type of Employment

Full-Time Regular

Number Of Months

12

Months Employed

Number of Hours per Day/Week

40

Daily Hours

Summary of Position

This position is responsible for recruitment goals and objectives in an assigned international recruitment territory. Recruitment will include extensive international travel to assigned area where Elon has been successful in attracting qualified students as well as developing new areas for growth. In addition to these specific duties within international admissions this position is responsible for general admissions counselor responsibilities, including application review and decision making, daily campus visits and weekend events and general office responsibilities.

Benefits of Working at Elon University As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes: · 28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

• Immediate tuition remission for employees.
• Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.
• Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.
• Free use of campus fitness facilities.
• Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at three years of service. After four years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Education Requirements

Bachelors Degree

Degree/Major

Length of Experience

Supervisory Experience

No

Supervisory Experience Detail

This position does not have supervisory duties.

Special Skills or Experience

Special Instructions to Applicants

Posting Date

05/15/2023

Closing Date

05/22/2023

Open Until Filled

No

General Purpose of Position

This position is responsible for recruitment goals and objectives in an assigned international recruitment territory. Recruitment will include extensive international travel to assigned area where Elon has been successful in attracting qualified students as well as developing new areas for growth. In addition to these specific duties within international admissions this position is responsible for general admissions counselor responsibilities, including application review and decision making, daily campus visits and weekend events and general office responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruits from and increases yield in assigned international territory
• Prepares independent travel schedule to include high school visits and college fairs and Evening with Elon receptions, during a 12 -16 week period, including fall and spring
• Conducts campus information sessions with prospective students and their families; advise and counsel them about their college search
• Assists with appropriate communication targeted to assigned recruitment territory
• Manages a personal expense report online via Elon’s procurement card site
• Supports campus visit with regular Saturday information sessions
• Unless traveling for the university, supports and attends all Admissions events
• Others duties as assigned

• Collaborates with the Global Education Center (GEC) within campus visit initiatives for prospective students, International Student Orientation, and mutual support of the International student community
• Assists in the planning and implementation of the International Counselor Visitation program
• Develops and fosters strong relationships with high school guidance counselors, independent counselors, career centers and outreach organizations in territory.
• Assists with the implementation of third-party vendor products or initiatives

• Pulls completed files from assigned territory and completes the initial review of the application
• Participates in admissions committee meetings to finalize admitted students from Early Decision, Early Action and Regular Decision pools
• Serves as the Counselor of the Day on a rotating basis, responsible for taking and following up on incoming calls from prospective students, parents, and guidance counselors

Education and Experience

Bachelors Degree

Does this position require driving for the university?

No

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.