Updated: Aug 3, 2024 - The Assistant Director of Admissions with a passion for early childhood and gifted education, bringing exceptional organizational skills for handling multiple tasks in dynamic settings. Ideal candidates exhibit excellent communication abilities and a knack for fostering strong relationships, underpinned by a blend of cultural sensitivity and creativity. Experience with Microsoft Office and admissions software like Ravenna Solutions or Blackbaud is a plus, in this role where independent initiative meets team collaboration.
Summary of Assistant Director Admissions Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BA in Communication with 6 years of Experience
- Experience in a health professional/academic institution of higher learning with involvement in recruiting an underrepresented population.
- Experience using or managing a Customer Relationship Management system.
- Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in the recruitment of students and marketing
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills to function effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong working knowledge and proficiency in working with databases, report generators, word processing, electronic mail and spreadsheets.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office essential and familiarity with Workday
- Must be organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to work independently
- Flexibility and adaptability to shifting priorities and departmental demands essential
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task, balance multiple projects in stressful situations and with frequent interruption, yet, able to perform assignments accurately, attain deadlines and maintain positive relations
- Must be diplomatic at all times and able to exercise good judgement, while maintaining discretion
- Must maintain an ongoing, insurable driving record
- Willing and available to travel to the Joplin campus several times each semester
- Willing and able to travel 4-5 weeks per year for student recruitment, with the heaviest concentration of travel occurring in the fall and spring.
2. BS in Education Administration with 2 years of Experience
- Independent school or university admissions experience
- A willingness to learn about Friends, its history, and values quickly
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, marketing, writing, and technology skills
- Comfort with a team approach
- Ability to anticipate issues, respond accordingly, and generate new ideas
- Social networking competency
- Commitment to the School’s Mission
- Discretion and sensitivity in dealing with families requesting financial aid
- Strong organizational and computational skills to optimize and simplify the Financial Aid process
- Consistent and timely outreach and follow-up
- Excellent follow-through skills
3. BA in Psychology with 3 years of Experience
- Experience in early childhood and/or gifted education.
- Excellent organizational skills and strong, careful attention to detail.
- Ability to manage, prioritize, and execute multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Exceptional people skills and phone etiquette.
- Ability to work independently, collegially, and collaboratively.
- Demonstrate sensitivity and cultural competency in cross-cultural collaboration.
- Flexibility and creativity in working in a dynamic environment where new ideas, mistakes, and iteration are embraced.
- A desire to learn by doing and to learn with and from others.
- Ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships and partnerships.
- Sensitivity, discretion, and a sense of humor and positive team member.
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Working knowledge of Ravenna Solutions and/or Blackbaud
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