Greater Oregon HERC

Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions

Requisition Number: 20122462
Type of Employment: Full-Time Regular
Number of Months:
Months Employed:
Number of Hours per Day/Week: 40
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Summary Position
This position is responsible for recruiting applicants into the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business graduate programs, developing recruitment activities and program marketing, and managing admission procedures into the MSA, MSBA, and MBA programs.

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
Masters degree preferred.

Degree/Major:
Length of Experience: 4-6 years of professional experience preferably in graduate admissions and/or marketing/advertising.
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 Date: 01/01/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: No

General Purpose of Position
This position is responsible for working with graduate admissions and program faculty/staff in all aspects of the recruitment, admissions processes, and program liaison for Elons graduate programs in the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and manage comprehensive recruitment and engagement plans, including managing program-specific communication plans accordingly, in conjunction with dean of graduate admissions and program directors/coordinators.
In collaboration with University Communications and outside vendors, provide creative content/persuasive storytelling for graduate admission and program websites and printed publications.
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with prospective students and program staff via telephone, web and e-mail. Advise and counsel students about program benefits, graduate admissions time-lines processes and requirements, and financial planning/scholarship information.
Prepare applications for admissions review within programs of responsibility: transcripts, test scores, recommendations, essays, resume/portfolio.
Serve on Admissions Committee.
Organize and host recruitment, engagement, and yield events with prospective students.
Travel to select graduate/career fairs. Manage a personal expense report online via Elons procurement card site.
Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNo supervisory responsibilities for this position
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Masters degree preferred plus 4-6 years of professional higher education experience preferably in graduate admissions and recruitment. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, as well as research, interpret and draw conclusions from a variety of data points.
LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read, analyze, interpret and utilize admissions resource information and reports. Write reports, letters and general professional correspondence as well as understand and utilize admissions terminology, define problems and provide data for internal and external use. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, the general public, and other employees of the university.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITYAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
COMPUTER SKILLSSignificant experience with PC. Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office software. Experience with Slate with a focus on communication drip campaigns a plus.

OTHER SKILLS REQUIREDPublic speaking, networking, interpersonal and counseling
CERTIFICATES OR LICENSESValid N.C. drivers license
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Appropriate to office and travel responsibilities
WORK ENVIRONMENTStandard office environment and normal travel conditions

Does this position require driving for the university? Yes

Additional Information


To apply, visit https://elon.peopleadmin.com/postings/9250

Elon University is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants.

Elon University has built a national reputation as a premier student-centered arts and sciences university that values strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a No. 1 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and No. 9 for innovation. Global engagement is central to Elons experience and the Institute of International Education has ranked the institution No. 1 in the nation for study abroad for 16 straight years.In addition, Elon is the only university in the nation ranked in the top-20 by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs 'Focused on Student Success.' Elons more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe.







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About Elon University

Elon University has built a national reputation as a premier student-centered arts and sciences university that values strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a No. 1 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and No. 9 for innovation. Global engagement is central to Elon’s experience and the Institute of International Education has ranked the institution No. 1 in the nation for study abroad for 16 straight years.In addition, Elon is the only university in the nation ranked in the top-20 by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs “Focused on Student Success.” Elon’s more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe.

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