Basic Responsibilities |
A. Responsible for supporting Admissions Counselors to recruit students from assigned regions or target audiences and achieving enrollment goals in academic quality and diversity. B. Assist and/or coordinate special recruiting events on and off campus, including evenings and weekends when necessary, and as assigned by the Director of Admissions. C. Responsible for supporting the Enrollment Services Team including but not limited to: admissions/financial aid visits with prospective families, campus tours when needed, calling students/ families, receiving inbound calls, and other duties as assigned by the Director of Admissions. |
Essential Duties |
A. Responsible for supporting Admissions Counselors in recruiting students from assigned regions or target audiences and achieving enrollment goals in academic quality and diversity. 1. Analyze market data to help develop successful recruiting strategies to achieve enrollment goals within assigned territory or audience. 2. Advise prospective students and their families of admission requirements and financial aid process and status. 3. Manage correspondence with prospective students and parents through telephone, e-mail, text, and mail. 4. Maintain personal communication with prospective students and parents. 5. Meet with prospective students or groups visiting campus. 6. Represent ACU at high school visits, college fairs, virtual events, and other special events. 7. Develop a network of contacts throughout the assigned region to support recruitment efforts. These contacts include high school counselors, alumni, youth ministers, church leaders, Christian school administrators, members of ACU Board of Trustees, and other friends of ACU. 8. Collaborate with campus partners to promote programs and enhance recruitment efforts. 9. Maintain the highest level of confidentiality concerning all matters in the Office of Admission and Financial Aid and adhere to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
B. Assist and/or coordinate special recruiting events on and off campus, including evenings and weekends when necessary, and as assigned by the Director. These include but are not limited to: 1. On-Campus Events: ● Special Visit Days ● Presidential Scholar Visit Days ● Preview Days ● New Student Orientations 2. Off-Campus Events: ● Admissions/Financial Aid Workshops ● School Visits ● Church Visits ● College Night Programs ● Recruiting Dinners C. Responsible for supporting the Enrollment Management Team, including but not limited to: admissions visits withprospective families, campus tours when needed, receiving inbound calls, and other duties as assigned by the Director of Recruiting. 1. Assist with visits as well as seasonal activities, projects and/or events. 2. When necessary, assist with prospective students and families. 3. Responsible for completing productivity reports, expense reports, travel itineraries, and administrative items in a timely manner. 4. Other duties as assigned.
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Professional Development Requirements |
A. Required Skills: 1. Strong communication skills and the ability to listen attentively, convey understanding and persuasively communicate the value of the ACU experience to various constituencies. 2. Demonstrated ability to set goals, organize and prioritize daily activities, exercise necessary follow-up, and be detail oriented. 3. Strong organizational and project management skills, and exceptional oral and written communication skills. 4. Strong public speaking and presentation skills. 5. Strong people skills and demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service. 6. Strong computer skills required. Must have the ability to use the Internet, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace. Experience using Slate (CRM) system preferred. 7. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
B. Training Modules Required: 1. Training in Slate (CRM) system.
C. Technology Requirements: 1. Must have their own cell phone.
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Additional Information |
ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.
ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.
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