Institutional Mission

Southwestern Assemblies of God University exists to equip students spiritually, academically, professionally, and cross-culturally for their God-given careers and callings.

Position Overview

In consultation with the Associate Dean of Admissions, the Director of Admissions Recruitment is responsible for the management of both the on-campus and online undergraduate admissions strategy and counseling staff, as well as, working collaboratively with the Admissions Leadership Team (Associate Dean, Director of Admissions Information System & Communications, and Director of Admissions Recruitment).

Major Responsibilities:

30% - Develop comprehensive enrollment strategies and priorities for the University.

• Develop and deploy a recruitment plan to attract potential students

• Understand, determine, and prioritize student markets

• Research, understand, and analyze relevant industry best practices, data, research findings, and the competition to recommend and implement improvements

• Understand the product offered to students, how it meets their needs, and how to communicate the product’s value

• Understand and determine the most effective methods to reach and communicate with prospective students

• Develop long-range promotional plans (print, electronic, and other mediums) for programs and initiatives

• Design and procure all physical elements for brand representation including booth assets, promotional merchandise, and attire

30% - Provide leadership oversight for respective admissions employees and their prospective student loads

• Recruit, interview, select, and orient new admissions employees. Facilitate all aspects of personnel changes

• Provide day-to-day supervision, office management, project management, performance management, accountability, training, and professional development opportunities for admissions employees

• Motivate and inspire admissions employees to cultivate a positive work environment, exemplary work ethic, personal responsibility and ownership, and the completion of all assigned projects and tasks in a thorough and timely manner

• Regularly communicate the Admissions’ office vision/strategy to admissions employees

• Provide day-to-day decision making related to prospective student files and their admissions process

10% - Assist in maintaining the systems necessary for the implementation of enrollment strategies.

• Help manage the Undergraduate Admissions database

• Oversee the development and execution of an appropriate travel recruitment schedule

• Assist in the development of the comprehensive and sequential communication plan

• Manage and maintain the relevant complementary systems to the Information System (inventory software, project management applications, etc.)

15% - Serve as public representative for the university.

• Represent the university at various types of recruitment events, both on campus, off campus, and virtually

• Develop, nurture, and maintain key relationships (e.g., Marketing, partner sites, District officials, the Registrar’s Office, Financial Aid, Student Billing, Distance Education Office, etc.)

• Serve on various committees as assigned by the university (Graduate Admissions, Distance Education Affairs, Marketing)

15% - Online Partner Sites

• In tandem with other SAGU representatives, communicate with and provide information regarding SAGU’s partnership opportunities with potential partner sites

• Train Admissions staff on partnership program and assign Admission’s Counselors to oversee the admissions process for each individual site

• Manage and update the existing partner site database within the CRM

• Help to nurture and maintain relationships with directors of existing partner sites

• Help in the creation and execution of the annual Director’s Summit hosted by the Distance Education Office

Perform other duties as requested by the Associate Dean of Admissions.

Qualifications:

· Faith, service and lifestyle that meets University expectations (See IPM sections: “Statement of Core Values,” “Doctrinal Statement,” “Christian Standards,” “Lifestyle Standard.”)

· Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university is required; Master’s degree preferred.

· 2+ years in sales and/or experience in university admissions are highly preferred.

· Candidate must demonstrate strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact with students, staff, faculty and prospective students;

· Candidate must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.

· A strong customer service orientation is essential

· Candidate must possess strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks concurrently

· Be a self-starter.

· It is essential to have the ability to be flexible and adapt quickly to changing priorities

· Candidate must possess a strong knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and grammar.

· Must also possess a strong working knowledge of and experience with MS PowerPoint.