Assistant Director for Admissions, Out-of-State Recruitment

Job Summary

Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls more than 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University values diversity and fosters a climate that is grounded in respect and inclusion to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

The Assistant Director (AD) of Admissions serves a vital role as recruiters, admissions counselors, office leaders, and project managers within the Office of Admissions at Towson University. This AD position will oversee an out-of-state recruitment territory & enrollment portfolio, while working with the Regional Out-Of-State Director on overall, out-of-state recruitment strategy. In addition to recruitment, the AD will serve on the Residency Committee and manage specific student cohorts.

This position will serve as an official representative of Towson University at college fairs, high school visits, and other recruitment activities within an assigned territory. As a member of the Freshman Recruitment Team, the selected individual will aid in the successful strategic planning and execution of the team’s collective goals. They will recruit, review, and enroll qualified out-of-state students to TU while providing exceptional customer service to prospective students and their families, assisting with various marketing activities, and developing relationships with school counselors, Community-Based Organizations, TU alumni, and other external constituents.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Manage a recruitment territory for freshman admissions. Conduct out-of-state visits, college fairs, and other related events pertaining to undergraduate student recruitment and enrollment. Conduct both in-person and virtual information sessions for prospective students and families. Implement and execute off-campus recruitment events.
• Serve as a member of the Office of Admissions Residency Committee, assisting with the customer service needs of this population, verifying and coding residency statuses, and coordinating with the other members of the committee to enhance the Residency process at TU.
• Assist with marketing campaigns and personalized outreach via phone, email, text, notes, events, etc. Actively participate in open houses and other TU recruitment/yield events throughout the year. Develop a specific territory outreach plan to proactively connect with prospective students within that territory.
• Counsel prospective, admitted, and enrolled students on admission to TU. Provide excellent customer service via phone, chat, text, and email, as well as in-person and virtual meetings. Understand admissions policies and requirements and provide information session presentations during campus tours and visits.
• Evaluate student applications for admission and scholarship awards to Towson University through a holistic review process.
• Utilize data and enrollment trends to develop a recruitment and travel strategy. Complete a territory report and analysis to assist with recruitment & outreach efforts. Utilize internal and external data to enhance territory management and stay on top of higher education trends that affect students.
• Complete general admissions duties including, but not limited to: customer service, application processing, holistic review, on-campus events, special projects, campus committees, and any other duties as assigned to meet the enrollment goals of the university.
  
  

Telework may be available for this position up to two days per week following the completion of 90 days of service in good standing.

Required

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• At least two years of professional work experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must have the ability to present to groups of diverse audiences in various types of venues.
• Must pay attention to detail, possess strong organizational and analytical skills, and be comfortable working in a team environment.
• Must have the ability to travel independently and on short notice.
• The successful candidate will be a team player with a strong work ethic who’s both interested in and attentive to cross-cultural communication. This role requires a candidate who shares TU’s values for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus, and one who actively contributes to the office welfare in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• The familiarity and effective use of technology is critical to the success of this position and the overall operation of the Office of Admissions.
  
  

Preferred

• Professional experience in a college admissions office.
  
  

Salary and Benefits

Starting salary is $59,000. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Full University benefits that include 22 days of annual leave, up to 15 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, click here. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.

If you are motivated, innovative and team-oriented, we would love to hear from you.

For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume with your online application.

This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days.

The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and neighbors has been our top priority and the focus of every one of our decisions since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the University System of Maryland (USM) has strongly encouraged full COVID vaccination and up-to-date booster shots (when eligible) for all faculty, staff, and students at all schools in the USM as both a reasonable and necessary means of protecting our health and safety.

Organization

Academic Affairs Division

Primary Location:

Main Campus

Job Posting

Jul 1, 2024