Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions for Diversity and Access

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Position Information

Position Title Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions for Diversity and Access

Requisition Number 20122648 Type of Employment Full-Time Regular Number Of Months 12 Months Employed Number of Hours per Day/Week 8 to 5 (varies) Daily Hours

Position Summary Information

Summary of Position

This position is responsible for planning, implementing, and supporting a recruitment program that will meet the university's enrollment goals. Recruitment of Black and Latino(a) students is a specific focus, with recruiting plans established to outline our goals for each population. Responsibilities include travel to states where Elon has been successful in attracting qualified students from diverse backgrounds, as well as developing new markets for expanding our recruiting footprint. This position will also function as an admissions counselor with the corresponding responsibilities: event planning, territory management, application review and decision making.

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

Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree preferred.

Degree/Major Length of Experience

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university and at least two years of enrollment, or related, experience. Demonstrated ability to connect with and support diverse student populations, including those identifying as African American/Black, Latino/Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, Native American, Alaskan Native and Multiracial (ALANAM). This also includes and is not limited to other areas of identified diversity on Elon's Campus. Clear competency of diversity and its values as it relates to higher education and in organizations. Understanding of the legality of diversity as it pertains to higher education and recruitment.

Supervisory Experience No Supervisory Experience Detail

No supervisory responsibilities for this position.

Special Skills or Experience

Public speaking, networking, interpersonal and counseling.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date 07/19/2023

Closing Date 07/30/2025 Open Until Filled Yes

Position Description

Position Description

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General Purpose of Position

This position is responsible for planning, implementing, and supporting a recruitment program that will meet the university's enrollment goals. Recruitment of Black and Latino(a) students is a specific focus, with recruiting plans established to outline our goals for each population. Responsibilities include travel to states where Elon has been successful in attracting qualified students from diverse backgrounds, as well as developing new markets for expanding our recruiting footprint. This position will also function as an admissions counselor with the corresponding responsibilities: event planning, territory management, application review and decision making.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Diversity and Access Recruitment

Strategize with the Director of Undergraduate Admissions for Diversity and Access with a specific focus on Black-identified student populations

Manage relationships with community-based organizations (CBOs) as a College Greenlight partner

Develop and foster strong relationships with high school counselors, independent counselors, CBO directors, career centers and outreach organizations

Plans and implements a fall travel strategy to increase the number of visits to high schools with large number of underrepresented populations.

Serve as member of the Odyssey Program selection committee

Research inquiry, application and enrollment trends for underrepresented populations

Organizes and hosts off-campus receptions in travel territories if applicable. This also includes and is not limited to diversity-themed receptions

Maintains planning of college day programs, individual visits and financial reporting

Identifies and records students who are highly interested in Elon or who are a good fit

Other duties as assigned

Marketing/Communication

Collaborates with Director of Undergraduate Admissions for Diversity & Access to ensure all admission publications and websites dedicated to diversity recruitment are up-to-date, relevant, and innovative

Plans and implements a communication plan for diverse populations of students and their families to increase the number of applications and enrollees; assists with the development of appropriate publications to meet these goals

Identifies students interested in special programs or activities and takes necessary steps to ensure that they receive the appropriate information

Territory Management

Recruit from and increase yield in primary travel territory

Prepares independent travel schedule to include high school visits, CBOs, and college fairs, during an 8-10 week period, including fall and spring

Evaluates success of previous years' travel

With the Director, identifies and plans travel in new areas

Manages a personal expense report online via Elon's procurement card site

Other duties as assigned

Campus Visit

Supports campus visit program by regular campus visit information sessions (including Saturday coverage) and meeting individually with prospective students and their families

Plans and implements special diversity-themed events, including ElonYOU, Phoenix Fusion, receptions and other engagement/recruitment events

Assists in the recruitment and training of an admissions intern(s) and Elon Diversity Ambassadors, a student group to support university diversity recruitment efforts

Support and train admissions tour guide team in diversity, equity, and inclusion workshops

Assists with campus visits, group visitors, weekend events and other special events of the Admissions Office

Assists with the implementation of weekend events including Open Houses, orientation programs and scholarship weekends

Application Support

Assists with completing applications for underrepresented populations

Supports holistic review of application

Compiles and evaluates applications; consults high school guidance offices and students to complete files for decisions

Pulls completed files from assigned territory and completes the initial review of the application. Quotas to be read per day will be assigned on an as-needed basis, depending on the number of applications received

Participates in admissions committee meetings to finalize admitted students from both Early Action and Regular Deadline pools

Serves as the Counselor of the Day on a rotating basis, responsible for taking and following up on incoming calls from prospective students, family members and school counselors

Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university and at least two years of enrollment, or related, experience. Demonstrated ability to connect with and support diverse student populations, including those identifying as African American/Black, Latino/Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, Native American, Alaskan Native and Multiracial (ALANAM). This also includes and is not limited to other areas of identified diversity on Elon's Campus. Clear competency of diversity and its values as it relates to higher education and in organizations. Understanding of the legality of diversity as it pertains to higher education and recruitment.

Does this position require driving for the university? Yes ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Materials

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Optional Documents

References - included as part of the application process

Curriculum Vitae

Graduate & Undergraduate Transcripts

Letter of Recommendation 1