Associate Director of Admissions, Events

The Associate Director of Admissions, Events position is responsible for leading and managing designated recruitment events, both on and off-campus for the Office of Admissions and Division of Enrollment Planning. With the purpose of increasing student interest and yield, this staff member will provide expertise, leadership, and direction for these events. The Associate Director will train and collaborate with key campus partners including alumni, faculty, students and student organizations to support and elevate event outcomes to meet objectives. This staff member serves as a member of the Visitor Services team and provides support for admissions functions such as task coverage, file review, high school visits and student recruitment when needed.

Bachelor's degree required.
Must have 1-3 years of prior events management experience. Experience organizing and executing events, preferably in a college or university setting. Ability to manage logistics such as scheduling, venue setup, catering, registration, and technology needs. Familiarity with event management software or tools and CRM platforms. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Must possess excellent communication, organization, and customer service skills. Strong presentation, process and project management, short-term and long-range planning, analytical, and interpersonal skills along with the ability to set priorities are required. Should have experience with email marketing, strong copywriting skills, and a solid understanding of basic graphic design principles. Successful candidate will be a team player with a strong work ethic, and who actively contributes to the office welfare through a proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively across all units and who is sensitive and responsive to the needs of diverse constituencies. Must be knowledgeable of techniques, procedures and principles for evaluating the success of recruitment and yield events/activities and reporting that information to relevant parties.

Occasional travel (both in and out-of-state) may be required. Must have a valid SC driver's license. Evening and weekend work will be required. Must be able to manage event responsibilities that may require standing, walking and lifting.

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.

Manages the development, planning and execution of recruitment and yield events hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and coordinates the participation of faculty, staff and students. Provides engaging and enriching experiences for all audiences who take part in these events, including: prospective students, their families, school counselors, alumni, faculty and staff, etc. The Associate Director will draft, manage, and monitor event budgets.

Existing events included within the scope of this position: Expanded Visit Days, School counselor events, Admitted Student Day(s), off-campus student information sessions, School Counselor Fly-In and Drive-In tour programs, and yield-related events with the Visitor Services team. Provides support and collaborates with the Honors College for events (including Honors Interview Weekend and targeted Honors recruitment/yield events). Other relevant Events May be added to the scope of this position as they are identified.

Supports the development and execution of event-specific multichannel marketing plans, in close collaboration with our strategic communication and College marketing teams. Provides expertise and support in content creation, email marketing, targeted messaging, and report writing-ensuring delivery of the right message to the right audience at the right time.

Creates and reviews program assessments ensuring that timely surveys are sent after event participation. Provides year end reports, analysis and recommendations for future actions and improvements. Manages and distributes an annual calendar of recruitment events. Collaborates with campus and community resources to enhance the event experience and reach target audiences and objectives. This position will also work with departments within the Enrollment Planning Division and across the campus to best develop event programming to meet the needs of the institution as they arise.

Administers daily Visitor Services responsibilities, including student information session presentations, phone inquiries and on-call counselor duties. Provides support for all recruitment objectives to include file review, application processing and support, local high school visits and meeting with students.