Associate Director of Orientation and Special Events

20 hours ago


Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States University of Alabama Full time
Job Summary

The Associate Director of Orientation and Special Events plays a pivotal role in overseeing comprehensive Bama Bound Orientation sessions for freshman and transfer students. This position is responsible for managing recruitment orientation email campaigns, social media, event software applications, and other forms of media to engage prospective students and their parents.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract prospective students and their families
  • Manage and maintain event software applications and other media platforms
  • Provide administrative support to the Coordinator of Orientation and Special Programs for planning and implementing comprehensive high school on-campus recruitment events
  • Ensure that Avanti team members are well-versed in academic programs and co-curricular opportunities to provide excellent customer service
  • Serve as a senior member of staff for receptions and other events for Undergraduate Admissions
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of recruitment, university admissions, public relations, marketing, sales, or communications experience; OR master's degree and four (4) years of recruitment, university admissions, public relations, marketing, sales, or communications experience
  • Valid U.S. driver's license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Report
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work with different cultures and groups of people
  • Proven leadership ability and customer-oriented philosophy
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in an appropriate discipline and at least 3 years of supervisory experience in a complex higher education institution
Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.



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