Senior Assistant Director - First-Year Recruitment

Senior Assistant Director - First-Year Recruitment

Seattle University

Senior Assistant Director - First-Year Recruitment

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Months Per Year: 12

Employment Status: Full-Time

Work Model: Hybrid Eligible*

Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University.

Seattle University's Core Competencies

Effective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives.

Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally.

Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.

Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making positive impact.

Mindful Inclusion: Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.

Outcomes-Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, purses excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.

Position Description

The Senior Assistant Director represents Seattle University's educational opportunities to prospective first-time-in-college (FTIC) and transfer students, their families, and high school/community college counselors. They will provide supervision, leadership and mentorship to the FTIC Recruitment Team and provide support to the Senior Associate Director of Recruitment to ensure that first year recruitment efforts run smoothly. This role plays a critical part in shaping the student community and achieving enrollment goals.

The ideal candidate will be a resilient and innovative problem solver, possess strong interpersonal skills that enable them to develop positive relationships and provide personalized attention to students throughout the admissions process. As a member of the Admissions Leadership Team, they must also have a passion for providing leadership and mentorship to the Admissions Recruitment team.

The Senior Assistant Director manages an assigned recruitment region where they are responsible for organizing recruitment activities and communicating directly with prospective and admitted students and supporters, as well as college and high school counselors. They are responsible for the review, evaluation and initial undergraduate admission recommendation for applicants in accordance with university selection criteria. Working closely with campus stakeholders, the Assistant Director executes strategies to meet Seattle University's undergraduate enrollment goals. The Assistant Director is expected to attend all major admission events (preview days, open houses, etc.). Evening and weekend work is required, and frequent, particularly in the fall and spring seasons.

In partnership with the Senior Associate Director, this role will oversee file review training for the FTIC team, manage file review, assign and analyze regional assignments, and be responsible for the accountability of daily recruitment tasks and projects for the FTIC team.

Recruitment & Application Reading

• Organize & participate in recruitment and yield events; this requires frequent evening and weekend work.
• Cultivate & recruit prospective applicants from assigned regions.
• Utilize various communication channels to recruit students to Seattle University.
• Grow positive relationships with key high schools and community based- organizations.
• Oversee distribution and review of FTIC applications while also managing an assigned reading load.
• Contribute to overall office coverage providing information sessions and leadership presence in office.

Supervision, Training, Leadership and Mentorship

• Direct supervisor for all FTIC admission counselors. In collaboration with the Senior Associate Director, lead training for the FTIC team in: file review, scheduling and conducting high school visits, information sessions, one-on-one appointments, utilization of Slate for recruitment and more.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the FTIC Recruitment Team.
• Participate in and advocate for professional development opportunities for the FTIC team.
• Support first-year recruitment and yield efforts.

Recruitment Strategies

• Collaborate with enrollment and admissions leadership to build and execute strategies that meet Seattle University's undergraduate enrollment goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited non-profit university. Minimally three years of experience working in the field of college admissions, pre-college programs, and/or high school guidance counseling or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Professional experience in college admissions, college admissions counseling, or a related field, with a thorough understanding of application procedures, requirements, and timelines.
• Possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Applicants will possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; superior oral and written communication skills are essential.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity and the mission, vision, and values of Seattle University. All positions at Seattle University require a criminal history background check.
• Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends as necessary.
• A valid driver license and the ability to rent and drive a vehicle required.

Preferred

• Experience/knowledge of selective admissions recruitment and file review.
• Experience supervising entry level employees.
• Experience/knowledge of key issues and trends surrounding access to higher education.
• Experience/knowledge of financial aid trends and enrollment-related issues in higher education.
• Experience marketing to youth and young adult populations through major communication channels.
• Speaks, writes, and reads one of the following languages: Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali, Mandarin, Tagalog, Amharic, or Tigrinya. Interested in utilizing language skills to serve prospective students and families in the college search process.
• Familiarity with CRM experience - specifically Slate.

Application Instructions

Please attach a cover letter with your resume when applying. Job postings are open until filled, unless otherwise specified.

Compensation at a Glance

Salary Range: $70,000

Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate's gender or any other protected status.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your total compensation package.

Benefits at a Glance

Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs. Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage. Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution for retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to a maximum of 5%. You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events. Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, vacation and paid sick leave, and paid community service leave. For more information explore the Benefits website at: https://www.seattleu.edu/hr/benefits/

Hybrid Eligible

This position may be eligible for a hybrid schedule after successful completion of an introductory work period of 3-6 months. This may mean that a hybrid eligible role will begin on-campus initially and then will transition to hybrid format following onboarding and training. Flexible work plans are subject to periodic review and may be changed or terminated at any time for any reason at the university's discretion.


To apply, please visit: https://seattleu.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=2628&site=2







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