Assistant Director of Admissions and Orientation

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Position Function: In collaboration with the Director of Orientation and other Enrollment Planning & Management leadership staff, support the Office of Undergraduate Admissions & Orientation in meeting its enrollment and retention goals through the planning and implementation of recruitment and yield initiatives.

Job Duties:

1) Recruit, hire, train, and supervise the undergraduate orientation leader team for Ball State's Orientation programs alongside co-Assistant Director.

2) Support the planning and implementation of Ball State's on-campus orientation programs, as well as Ball State's online orientation modules.

3) Support the execution of communication plans for Ball State's Orientation programs, including email communication, mailed pieces, and social media.

4) Actively participate in professional development to ensure Ball State's Orientation programs are innovative in meeting the needs of our incoming students and their families. This will include attendance at regional and national NODA Conferences.

5) Manage recruitment territory; extensive travel for approximately eight to ten weeks; possess working knowledge and familiarity of high schools and school counselors in assigned market area to include visit policy, enrollment history (into Ball State), and academic profile of each high school; provide support with targeted recruitment visits to feeder high schools, attend fall and spring visits to attract prospective students by collaborating with the Associate Director of Recruitment for Admissions regarding which schools to visit, making decisions independently regarding timing and scheduling of visits, performing appropriate follow-up, cultivating non-productive high schools, maintaining positive relationships with school counselor professionals, and assessing market culture to meet enrollment goals.

6) Perform application file review; evaluate and execute admission decisions and offer appropriate follow-up by exercising autonomy and sound judgment.

7) Represent the university to prospective students, their families, school counselors, and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process, on and off campus, through group presentations, phone calls, e-mails, and one-on-one meetings; communicate with various audiences including students of various ages; counsel prospective students and families; make decisions about appropriate follow-up; present positive and professional image of Ball State University.

8) Perform other related duties as assigned including working a flexible schedule e.g. weekends, evenings and overnights during travel.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution by time of appointment.
Minimum Experience: At least one year of relevant experience based upon job qualifications and the provided rankings of the required responsibilities.
Minimum Other: Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and oral) with a customer service orientation; ability to speak before large groups or audiences; comfort and experience with computer technology; ability to load and transport admissions materials, displays, and other equipment; possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be insurable under the university's auto fleet policy.
Preferred Education: Master's degree in student affairs, education, communication, or related field.
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How to apply:

For Inquiries, please contact:

Departmental Contact: 765-285-3528 lmspeer@bsu.edu

Please upload the following documents: NOTE: Do not use the Autofill feature for resume:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

What we offer:

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer paid 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.

When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. We do the same for you. In fact, we'll cover 100 percent of the tuition costs for you to earn you undergraduate degree and 80 percent of your graduate tuition. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.

Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.

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