Assistant Director of Admissions, Diversity and Outreach (internal only)

Primary Responsibilities
1) Serves on the Admissions Management Team and supervises staff members 2) Manages a defined recruitment territory (20-30 high schools, 2-4 community colleges, and 3-4 weeks of travel) 3) Counsel students and parents about postsecondary options and recruit them to NKU , assist with customer service for prospective students and respond to the Office of Admissions email accounts. 4) Conduct individual and group information sessions and provide occasional tours of campus. 5) Position will direct all recruitment and yield initiatives for diverse and underrepresented students/families. 6) Develop key contacts in the community that support diverse and underrepresented learners. 7) Serves as the liaison with NKU’s Black Alumni Council, Center for Student Inclusiveness and trains volunteers 8) Assist in the development of marketing action plans for diverse learners. 9) Develops and implements training modules and materials for admission staff members and key offices that serve students 10)Executes annual outreach reports and adhoc reporting as requested from the Director of Admissions, AVP for Enrollment and Financial Assistance and VP for Enrollment Management. 11) Position is responsible for meeting application, admit and enrollment targets.

Qualifications
Excellent communication skills and superior customer service experience. Experience and interest in working with prospective students and parents to promote higher education. Extremely detail orientated, diplomatic with an ability to exercise discretion and maintain privacy, critical thinking skills, ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, prepare and deliver professional presentations. Must have ability to make accurate and deliberate decisions in an often-high volume work environment. Candidates with excellent knowledge of the Spanish language and bilingual skills are encouraged to apply for this position. Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and access to transportation.

Work Schedule
M-F 8:15-4:30 Some weekends and evenings required

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