Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
Elon University
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Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions

Elon University

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Posted:
May 8, 2021
Location:
Elon, North Carolina
Salary:
Open

Summary Of Position:

The Office of Graduate Admissions is seeking a dynamic individual interested in joining our recruitment team. The Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions is responsible for working with the graduate admission/program staff in all aspects of the marketing, recruitment and admissions process for Elon's eight campus-based graduate programs. This individual will also serve as the primary liaison with the School of Communications' Master of Arts in Interactive Media program.

Education Requirements:

Master's degree required, preferably in a related field such as a graduate degree in Communications, M.Ed. in Higher Ed Administration and/or Marketing.

Special Skills Or Experience:

Public speaking and networking comfort, Digital Marketing Analytics, Social Media Design and Management, Interpersonal and Counseling

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Regular

Length Of Experience:

Four to six years professional experience recommended, preferably in marketing/advertising and/or recruitment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop and manage comprehensive marketing plans, including setting and implementing social media strategy and communication plans accordingly, in conjunction with dean of graduate admissions and program directors/coordinators with a goal of increasing enrollment. Directly manage Interactive Media budget with a current emphasis on digital advertising.
  • In collaboration with University Communications and outside vendors, provide creative content/persuasive storytelling for graduate admission and program websites and printed publications. Serve as liaison with University Communications graduate programs staff.
  • 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, admission process/requirements, and financial planning/scholarship information at all stages of interest.
  • Evaluate Interactive Media applications for admission: transcripts, test scores, recommendations, essays, resume/portfolio. Serve on Admissions Committee. Communicate decisions clearly in a timely manner.
  • Organize and host virtual and on/off-campus events with prospective students and their families.
  • Collaborate closely with the Director of Inclusive Excellence for Graduate and Professional Education to create a meaningful and inclusive experience for our graduate students. Focus on diversity, equity and inclusion as it relates to recruitment and communications.
  • Travel to select graduate/career fairs.
  • Other duties as assigned.

    Additional Information:

    Elon University has built a national reputation as the premier student-centered environment for experiential learning, with an emphasis on strong personal relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon students are ambitious, curious and compassionate, inspired to be big thinkers and creative problem-solvers. Elon's rigorous curriculum is grounded in the arts and sciences and complemented by nationally accredited professional programs. The 447 full-time faculty members teach in more than 60 undergraduate majors and nine graduate programs. Elon's four-year graduation rate of 79 percent ranks in the top six percent in the nation. Elon's 6,291 undergraduate and 826 graduate students come from 46 states, the District of Columbia, three U.S. territories and 49 other countries. About 24 percent are from North Carolina, with strong enrollment numbers from the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and other states across the country. Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a #2 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and #10 for innovation. For the sixth straight year, Elon is the leader in the

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    About Elon University
    Elon University has built a national reputation as the premier student-centered environment for experiential learning, with an emphasis on strong personal relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon students are ambitious, curious and compassionate, inspired to be big thinkers and creative problem-solvers. Elon’s rigorous curriculum is grounded in the arts and sciences and complemented by nationally accredited professional programs. The 446 full-time faculty members teach in more than 60 undergraduate majors and nine graduate programs. Elon’s four-year graduation rate of 79 percent ranks in the top six percent in the nation. Elon’s 6,277 undergraduate and 811 graduate students come from 48 states and 47 other countries. About 24 percent are from North Carolina, with strong enrollment numbers from the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and other states across the country. Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a #2 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and #11 for innovation. Elon is the only university in the nation recognized by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs “Focused on Stud...ent Success.” Included are #1 rankings for study abroad and learning communities and #2 rankings for first-year experiences and service learning. Global engagement is central to Elon’s experience and 78 percent of students have at least one international study experience, often combined with internships, research or service. Elon is among the nation’s top universities for producing Fulbright Student Scholars and Peace Corps volunteers. In addition, Elon’s Study USA program includes opportunities to study in Los Angeles, New York City, Washington, D.C., Hawaii, Alaska and other locations. The university includes Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences; the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business; the School of Communications; the School of Education; the School of Health Sciences; and the School of Law, which is located on a campus in downtown Greensboro, N.C.
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