Assistant Director of Admissions

1 month ago


West Lafayette, United States Purdue University Full time

About Our Opportunity:

This position will have the option for hybrid work with a combination of onsite and remote work. This is a 9-month, academic-year position with working months while class is in session (August 1-April 30).

As an Assistant Director of Admissions, you will counsel and assist prospective freshman and transfer students in the college search and selection process. Primary responsibilities include admission recruitment, outreach and application review with the potential for added responsibility with program coordination and other special projects. The ideal candidate will be an outstanding communicator with the ability to engage and build relationships with prospective students and families, high school counselors, community-based organizations and campus partners. Additionally, this position requires the ability to think quickly, critically and independently using problem-solving and judgment skills to make decisions in a fast-paced environment. A large portion of the work will consist of reviewing applications for admission, discerning important information from the application file, putting the information into context, and swiftly and confidently making and justifying hard decisions. The Office of Admissions balances multiple priorities at once; time management, multitasking and intrinsic motivation are necessary for this role. The successful candidate will understand and support the benefits of a diverse campus community and value the perspective of others. This position will frequently engage with prospective students and their families in one-on-one meetings as well as speak to audiences as large as 1,000 or more on and off campus.

Who We Are: Purdue University's Office of Admissions engages in comprehensive outreach recruitment activities with middle through high school students. We connect with students where they are, providing information, guidance, and next steps as they consider Purdue in their college search and selection process. We conduct a holistic review of each applicant for admission and spend extensive time reading applications and recommending candidates for admission.

What We're Looking For: Required: Bachelor's degree. Two years of experience in K-12 or higher education, admissions, counseling, advising, teaching, coaching, event planning or a related field Experience in customer service. Ability to lift and carry 10 pounds frequently and 40 pounds occasionally. Ability to work flexible schedule including some evening and weekend hours. A valid driver's license.

Preferred: Prior experience in an office of admissions Master's degree in education or counseling Experience working with Slate Ability to speak Spanish

Additional Information: This position might involve weekend and evening work depending on business need. Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position. A background check will be required for employment. FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime) Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period. Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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