Cornell College ยท 4 hours ago
Director of Admission Operations
Mount Vernon, IA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$58K/yr - $68K/yr
3+ years expCornell College is a selective liberal arts college distinguished by its Ingenuity curriculum. They are seeking a Director of Admission Operations to oversee the admission department's operations, manage communication strategies, and supervise staff while recruiting transfer students and enhancing the campus visit experience.
EducationHigher EducationTraining
Responsibilities
Directs and manages the information-driven communication flow to prospective students through the entire admission funnel. This flow includes publications and electronic communications efforts. Directs and supervises the overall operation for inventory, mailings, and follow-up communication
Works closely with Marketing and Communications staff to monitor all communication campaigns within Slate. Review of content, timing, execution, and development. Reviews and analyzes data for purposes relating to communication flow
Supervise the management of the Slate CRM. Monitor data integrity, decisions about access, data retention/deletion policies, development of new features, and integration discussions. Help prioritize demands in this area
Recruit transfer and special population students, providing general information about the College, admission procedures, and general financial assistance counseling. Travel to transfer college fairs, work closely with PTK (Phi Theta Kappa) organizations, develop 2+2 pathways, and articulation agreements
Analyzes, reviews, and makes recommendations on student admission and scholarship applications
Supervise Campus Visit Experience. Oversee the staff within the Welcome Center to ensure a positive and inviting experience for every campus visitor. Serve on the Visit Committee to review past events, plan upcoming events, and continue to bring creativity to those experiences
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Master's degree preferred
Three years of admission-related work experience in a competitive setting
Knowledge of database management and prior experience working with customer relationship management software and admissions marketing techniques is essential
Strong communication, organizational, and computer skills, including Microsoft Office and familiarity with database management
Preferred
Knowledge of One-Course-At-A-Time, benefits of a liberal arts education, and federal/state financial assistance programs
Ability to communicate effectively, interact professionally, and maintain confidentiality in a variety of situations (in person and on the telephone)
Must have a valid Iowa Driver's License and be insurable to drive to and from schools and college programs
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
HSA & FSA accounts
A TIAA 403(b) retirement account
Tuition remission and exchange for employees and dependents
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Travel insurance
Accident insurance
4-week vacation accrual
14.5 paid holidays per year
Company
Cornell College
Cornell College is a liberal arts college that offers an uncommon course schedule and has an abundance of innovation.
201-500 employees
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