Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions for Diversity and Access

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Position Title Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions for Diversity and Access

Requisition Number 20122653 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

The Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions for Diversity and Access is responsible for identifying and cultivating university relationships with Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) in support of Elon's values and mission. The Assistant Director coordinates CBO outreach and creates pathway programs for university undergraduate admission. In addition, the position shepherds students in support of college admission in outreach programs including the Elon Academy, Freedom Scholars and Emerging Journalist Program. Finally, 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 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.

Degree/Major Length of Experience 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 07/24/2023

Closing Date 07/30/2025 Open Until Filled Yes

Position Description

Position Description

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General Purpose of Position

The Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions for Diversity and Access is responsible for identifying and cultivating university relationships with Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) in support of Elon's values and mission. The Assistant Director coordinates CBO outreach and creates pathway programs for university undergraduate admission. In addition, the position shepherds students in support of college admission in outreach programs including the Elon Academy, Freedom Scholars and Emerging Journalist Program. Finally, 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

Community-Based Organization Recruitment and Cultivation

Create a program of identification, outreach and cultivation with community-based organizations (CBOs) in support of Elon's undergraduate enrollment goals

Maintain accurate CBO database within Slate

Strategize with other territory managers to ensure CBOs visit goals are met during fall and spring travel seasons

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

Plan and implement a communication plan to increase the number of segmented messaging to students who participate in a CBO partnership.

Organize and hosts individual on-campus meetings and small-group receptions with visiting CBO leaders and students

Develop pathway programs for middle and high school-aged student to discover Elon in support of undergraduate student recruitment

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

Assist with the execution of our annual Odyssey Program. This could include application overviews, file prep/review, and any events relating to the program.

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 limited North Caroline admissions territory (i.e. Durham and Wake Counties)

Prepares independent travel schedule to include high school visits, CBOs, and KR2 college fairs, during an 2-3 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

Campus Visit

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

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

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

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.

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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