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Villanova University Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission in Villanova, Pennsylvania
Villanova University Posting Details
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Posting Number:
20244062S
Position Title:
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission
Position Type:
Staff
Location:
Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type:
Internal/External Applicants
Work Schedule:
full-time/12-months
Avg Hours Week
Department:
293-Office of Undergraduate Admission
Position Summary:
Villanova University, a top national ranked university as recognized by US News & World Report, is hiring an Assistant Director to join the Office of Undergraduate Admission. Our office values teamwork, creative ideas, and connection to the larger campus community in keeping with the University's mission of increasing diversity, equity, inclusion, and access. The Assistant Director will represent the University at select on and off-campus events (e.g. high school visits, college fairs, Nova Nation Presentations, case studies, panels, etc.) for recruitment and yield purposes in a designated territory. In addition, this person will serve as a resource to campus visitors, such as students, parents, school counselors, alumni, etc. regarding the application process. This person is responsible for organizing, implementing, and managing Villanova's recruitment efforts and yield activities, and work with alumni volunteers from their respective region. This individual will also holistically read and assess applications assigned for admission review. Extreme confidentiality and discretion are required regarding recruit and applicant information. This individual will also assist with other duties as assigned by senior leadership in the Office of Undergraduate Admission. In addition, this individual will also serve as an integral team member relating to initiatives that are aligned with the University's Strategic Plan and designated by the leadership of the Office of Undergraduate Admission. It is expected that this individual will also participate in on and off campus recruitment, yield events, retreats, committee review work, etc. * (The designated territory is yet to be determined and may change; travel may require flights, overnight stays, including weekends, etc.)* Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University's mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate up to eight to ten weeks of travel annually for the purpose of recruitment and yield in a designated geographic territory, which may include overnight travel. Will also develop a recruitment and yield plan for that region, which includes identifying feeder and potential feeder schools in the area and taking steps to significantly increase the University's commitment in this region. Will be responsible for making all travel arrangements, including airline and hotel reservations, rental cars, etc. Represent Villanova University at college fairs, high schools, forums/panels and communicate with prospective students and their families on an individual basis. Maintain and adhere to a budget provided for the recruitment activities in the region. Detailed expense records must be maintained and reports provided.
- A Bachelor's degree is required, along with two to three years of demonstrated achievement or competency in a professional administrative and/or counseling experience in a university/college admission office or comparable experience or advanced education in a related field.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, along with ability to demonstrate confidentiality and discretion are a must.
- General knowledge of the workings of an admission office and the responsibilities related to information processing and data entry are helpful.
- Knowledgeable of basic office and technological equipment, Slate/Technolutions and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams, etc.), are required
- Must be available for weekend travel and work evening hours based on admission cycle and a have a valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications:
A Master's degree is preferred along with an in-depth understanding of the college admission process with the experience of at least five full admission cycles (recruitment, application review, selection, and yield phases). In addition, strong written and oral communication skills are required.
The individual must be extremely organized, manage the budget allocation for recruitment and special programming, and be able to work as part of a team both in the office and in the wider campus community.
In addition to basic knowledge of office equipm