Averett University Hiring for Director of Traditional Admissions at Danville, VA Full Time

Since 1859, Averett University, a Carnegie Engaged University, has grown and developed into a dynamic institution that serves students of
all ages, offering more than 30 undergraduate majors, minors and special programs, along with five graduate programs with a number of
concentrations. Dedicated to preparing students to serve and lead as catalysts for positive change, the University’s historic main campus is
embedded in the heart of Southern Virginia with regional campuses throughout Virginia and online. Averett enrolls a diverse student body,
and boasts an alumni network that spans the globe.

Position Description

This position has the
primary responsibility for leading and directing traditional student recruitment and admissions counseling. The Director of Traditional
Admissions is expected to develop data-informed recruitment plans to meet quantity and quality goals, monitor the daily work of the staff
using the CRM, and assess the efficacy of all recruitment practices. The director will be a communicator, a collaborator, and an innovator
in the field of traditional admissions.

The Director of Traditional Admissions demonstrates competence and effectiveness
in:

• Thriving within a competitive sales atmosphere, setting and meeting or overachieving goals.
• Exceptional
  written and oral communication skills to sell or market the institution and communicate effectively with all levels of the university and
  external business partners.
• Must be a strong leader and skillful manager possessing change management and flexibility needed to
  maintain peak performance.
• High degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Strong team building skills to foster
  collaboration with a team.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills as well as verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Self-directed with the ability to adapt to changing needs and priorities on a daily
  basis.
• Ability to work in a hands-on capacity at all times.
• Knowledge in dealing with human resources, finance, and all
  other operational details described above.

Primary Responsibilities

• Directs and leads
  overarching office supervision of the recruitment division as part of the Enrollment Management Leadership Team.
• Oversees strategic
  enrollment and recruitment projects in the office including outreach efforts, communication development and execution, ownership of key
  initiatives in the CRM system, recruiting policy and procedures.
• Establishes an annual roadmap with measurable outcomes and
  assessment methods; reports statistical and qualitative information/analysis; develops and administers an operating budget in concert with
  enrollment marketing team; provides for fiscal accountability and effective fund management to ensure the effective utilization of funds for
  priority operations; and prepares and presents operating and summary reports, assessments and audit reports.
• Directs and leads the
  admissions/recruitment division including hiring, training, coaching, and providing professional development direction for admission staff.
  Lead the staff in admission standards and practices.

Secondary functions

• Represents the
  university to large audiences with informal and creative presentations to encourage enrollment.
• Works with faculty and staff
  regarding admission policy/standards, troubleshooting, general communication and reporting to ensure a smooth process for all
  applicants.
• Performs data searches and generates reports in databases to support data-driven decision-making.
• Recruits
  students to Averett’s traditional programs. This function includes representing Averett at venues where prospective students are
  located, and evaluating admission applications (i.e., calculating GPAs, reviewing application materials, following up on applications and
  providing accurate information to the student). Positive interactions on multiple media sources are essential to this position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
  (Master’s preferred)
• 6 years of college/university admissions office experience
• Traditional, residential campus
  admissions experience
• Experience creating recruitment plans and proven ability to meet recruitment goals
• Understanding of
  admission processes and best practices
• Three or more years in a management capacity, preferably in a post-secondary school.
• Experience working in a goal-oriented environment or student enrollment operation.
• Familiarity with financial aid processing,
  CRM and SIS systems preferred.
• Valid Driver’s license

ADA/Travel related:

Must
be able to perform the following with or without reasonable accommodations

• Position requires you to walk, stand, sit,
  reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, speak with clarity and have appropriate vision and hearing capabilities, or be able to perform
  these actions with reasonable accommodations provided
• Position requires some irregular work hours including nights and
  weekends
• Some travel may be required… within Danville area, within Virginia, within region, nationally, internationally,
  depending on university needs.

Submit Letter of Interest, Current Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), and 3 Professional
References to:

· Selection Committee, c/o the VP of Enrollment, Averett University, 420 West Main St.,
Danville, Virginia 24541

· Email address: [email protected]

Please Note:

• As a
  condition of employment, Averett University requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
• Background checks are
  required for all positions.
• An applicant must have an unrestricted right to work in the U.S.
• Averett University’s
  Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, published in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime
  Statistics Act, can be found at https://www.averett.edu/wp-content/uploads/9.30.21-ASR-for-2020.pdf.