Job Overview

Assistant Director of Admissions for Student Engagement | Daily Visits and Regional Events
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is searching for an Assistant Director of Admissions for Student Engagement. Reporting to the Director of Admissions for Student Engagement and Marketing, the Assistant Director will supervise 2-3 professional staff members and indirectly supervise 20-30 student ambassadors and approximately 100 tour guides. The Assistant Director will lead the vision and strategy for daily visit programs at UC Uptown, UC Clermont, and UC Blue Ash campus locations. This includes UC Previews + Tours, High School Group Visits, Community-Based Organization visits, and High School Counselor visits. In addition, the Assistant Director will lead the vision and strategy for all UC Blue Ash and UC Clermont recruitment events including Open House, Admitted Bearcat Days, and Express Application Events.

The Assistant Director will work closely with the Director of Admissions for Student Engagement and Marketing to ensure the university’s visit and event experiences build affinity among prospective students, drive toward enrollment, all while offering the highest level of customer service. In all recruitment efforts, this leader must consider the impact to our strategic recruitment efforts regarding populations such as rural students, first-generation students, transfer students, and underrepresented students as well as traditional high school students. Therefore, an understanding of how to design experiences to meet varying needs based on target population will be critical. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and have the ability to work collegially with campus partners, community partners, and prospective students and families.

This position will offer flexibility for a hybrid remote work option for applicants with a residence within the Cincinnati Tri-State Area. The hybrid arrangement is 60% in the office, and 40% remote.

Hybrid remote work arrangements are subject to change in accordance with university policies.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the determination of policies and procedures for the recruitment and admission of students.
• Advise and maintain liaison with the directors of various projects and special programs on campus and in outside agencies regarding admission of target populations.
• Coordinate admission of students including counseling students and parents, reviewing applications, determining eligibility, and recommending alternatives whenever appropriate.
• Assist in determining budget needs for respective areas.
• May coordinate student recruitment for assigned geographic area.
• Lead efforts associated with a function of the Office of Admissions such as recruitment, communications, events/visits, operations and processing, or the recruitment of strategic populations and associated programs.
• Represent Office of Admissions at state and national professional meetings, college fairs, etc.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree.

Required Experience

• Three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Some positions may require specialized experience.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Proven ability to work collegially with campus and community partners faculty, staff, and prospective students and families.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully plan, implement, and execute events both individually and in collaboration with team members, campus partners, and community members.
• Strong project management and organization skills; Proven ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Experience with Slate or other CRM software.
• Previous supervisory experience of professional staff.
• Proven ability to provide superior customer service.
• Demonstrates commitment to recruiting and supporting diverse student populations.
• Candidate must be willing and able to work select evenings and weekends (5-10 times per year).
• Master’s Degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or College Student Personnel or related field.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Application Process

Interested and qualified applicants must apply online. In addition to completing the online application, applicants must include the following:

• A resume.
• A cover letter (explaining your interest in the position).
• List of three (3) professional references.