Assistant Director of Admission

As an assistant director of admission at SCAD, you will represent the university to prospective students within an assigned territory. Your focus will be on high-strategic-fit public and private high schools and boarding schools within that region. You will manage a caseload of potential applicants and foster ongoing professional and institutional relationships through school-specific events, information sessions, and other recruitment activities. You will also follow up with students to discuss their interests, address questions, and share information about opportunities at SCAD. Additionally, you will participate in LivePerson and online chat sessions to reach students at various points throughout the admission cycle and regularly attend special events to engage with students and parents.

In this position, and using proven storytelling techniques, you will deliver compelling presentations to diverse audiences that showcase SCAD’s programs, buildings, and opportunities. You will regularly communicate with applicants in your region to provide them with individualized admission counseling and document contact in their file. You will be responsible for the review and evaluation of applications to ensure completeness, aiding prospective students and their families throughout the entire process. You will also maintain accurate records of recruitment activities within your territory — including managing all relevant databases and systems and promptly entering all events.

The successful candidate for this role demonstrates exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to engage diverse audiences. The candidate must also be able to work well independently, prioritize tasks, and have a passion for the arts and design education. They must also be genuinely enthusiastic about promoting SCAD. The candidate will remain knowledgeable about all university policies and procedures to share accurate information about SCAD. Flexibility throughout the recruitment year for institutional and personal growth is vital, as is the ability to confidently and positively serve as a mentor for new staff as needed. 

Minimum Qualifications:   

• Bachelor's degree 
• Ability to travel extensively  
• Proficiency in using computer databases and office productivity software

Preferred Qualifications:   

• Previous experience in college admissions, student recruitment, or a related field
• Familiarity with Banner and Salesforce

Certificates, licenses, and registrations:

• Valid driver’s license
• Valid passport

Travel required:

• More than 50% 

Work Hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.  

ADA Tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.