Posting Details
Posting Details
Position Title Assistant Director of Regional Recruitment (Remote - New
England)
Job Category Administrator
Office/Department Admission-Undergraduate
Work Environment
Location Other
Staff Job Type Full-time
If Temporary or Visiting, Estimated End Date:
Position Summary and Duties
The New England Assistant Director of Regional Recruitment works remotely from
main campus located in New England, ideally the Boston metropolitan area.
Under the direction of the Regional Recruitment Director, the Assistant
Director of Regional Recruitment serves as the recruitment & territory manger
for New England. Represent the University both on and off-campus to
prospective students, parents, secondary school counselors and other
individuals or organizations involved in the college search and selection
process. Develop events in regional territory to attract Loyola University
admission candidates. Answer questions and advises prospective students and
their families on procedures and requirements for admission. Evaluate
applications from regional territory. Maintain liaison externally with college
counselors and internally with Loyola academic and administrative offices.
Student Recruitment
Develop a strong knowledge of the institution and relevant University
procedures, policies, and programs and be able to convey this information
effectively to prospective students and their families.
Live in and recruits in a remote territory with the goal of expanding
Loyola's reach in tertiary markets.
Tailor student recruitment strategy to territory environment and culture.
Admission Decisions
Review applications for acceptance and present admission recommendations.
Carry out activities within established procedures to facilitate the
conversion of applicants to enrolled status.
Verify enrollment status, ensure students are eligible for admission
(this includes ensuring that students comply with college enrollment
policies and procedures), continue follow-up with admitted students for
deposit into program.
Pipeline Development
Cultivate relationships with alumni, community college advisors, high
school counselors, and other constituencies in the territory to assist
with the recruitment process, and connect prospective students with
members of the campus community.
May participate in special projects aimed at developing new admissions
strategy or tools.
Develop and implement targeted programing geared toward high school
counselors including including joint recruitment initiatives with other
universities, essay writing workshops, case study programs, and panel
presentations.
Student Counsel and Customer Service
Counsel prospective applicants on the admissions process and opportunities
at the University.
Provide one-on-one admission counseling to applicants by in-person
appointments, phone calls and emails.
Assist students and families at every stage of the enrollment process,
from inquiry through enrollment (application completion, enrollment
deposit, housing application, registration, etc.) through targeted use of
outgoing contact (via email, telephone, and other communication
methods).
On-campus Recruitment Events
Participate in various student visit programs designed to recruit targeted
prospective applicants. Collaborate with other departments and offices
across campus to support recruitment and admission activities. Assist in
the development and delivery of on-campus events and programs for groups
and individuals.
Ensure that the University is making every effort to attract and enroll an
academically-qualified and diverse student population. Evaluate
recruitment strategies and recommend ideas for improvement. Develop
professional knowledge and skills to increase personal effectiveness.
Online Recruitment Initiatives
Participate in virtual recruitment initiatives including online college
fairs, online high school visits, and online interviews.
Create and execute online programming including online essay writing
workshops, online college application preparation workshops, financial aid
workshops, and academic and special interest sessions.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of three years of experience in college
or university admission, student counseling, or customer service
experience.
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and presentation
skills, and the ability to represent the University effectively to various
audiences; ability to cultivate an inclusive, diverse and welcoming
environment; ability to treat all people equitably and with a sensitivity
and awareness to cultural difference; demonstrate ability to hold others
accountable for behavior that is supportive of a community that is diverse
and inclusive; demonstrate ability to manage the recruitment and admission
processes and leverage data in decision-making.
Knowledge of database software tools and ability to use these programs to
create correspondence, promotional materials and reports.
Demonstrate ability to work effectively both independently and as part of
a team.
Must possess a valid driver's license in the state incumbent lives in.
Travel to remote locations.
Must be able to load and transport admission materials, displays, and
other equipment, weighing up to 25 pounds.
Travel to remote locations. Must be able to load and transport admission
materials, displays and other equipment, weighing up to 25 pounds.
Evening and weekend hours as required, especially during the travel
season.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree
Previous experience as a regional admission counselor is highly desirable.
Experience with Technolutions Slate CRM is highly desirable.
Job Posting Date 07/10/2023
Priority Application Deadline Date
Job Close Date
Anticipated Start Date
University Description
Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit, Catholic university committed to the
educational and spiritual traditions of the Society of Jesus and to the ideals
of liberal education and the development of the whole person. Accordingly,
Loyola inspires students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing
world. Loyola's beautiful, historic Evergreen campus is located in Baltimore,
and its graduate centers are in Timonium and Columbia. Loyola enrolls 4,000
undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students across the Sellinger School of
Business and Management, the School of Education, and Loyola College of Arts
and Sciences. Founded in 1852, Loyola is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and
universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint
Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus.
Diversity Statement
Loyola University Maryland strongly values the benefits that diversity brings
to the workplace. In accord with its Ignatian values, the University is
committed to creating and promoting a community that recognizes the inherent
value and dignity of each person. Loyola University Maryland does not
discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age,
religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity,
genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected
classification. The University recruits, hires, and promotes in accord with
this policy and its Core Values.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at
Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background
check.
Quicklink for Posting https: // careers.loyola.edu/postings/6840
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