The Associate Director of Admissions plays a vital role in supporting the Director of Undergraduate Admissions in achieving the objectives outlined in SIUE's Strategic Enrollment Plan. This position emphasizes collaboration in the development and organization of diverse recruitment strategies aimed at enhancing enrollment of first-year and transfer students.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with the Director of Undergraduate Admissions to align office functions with the goals of the Strategic Enrollment Plan. This includes conducting research on undergraduate recruitment best practices and assessing their applicability and effectiveness at SIUE.
Stakeholder Engagement: Foster relationships with university leadership, campus partners, office staff, and external stakeholders to create a supportive environment for recruitment initiatives.
Staff Management: Oversee assigned admissions staff, including Admission Coordinators, Graduate Assistants, and Undergraduate Student Employees. Responsibilities include hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating team members.
Office Operations: Collaborate with the Undergraduate Admissions Leadership team to manage daily office functions, ensuring high standards of service. This includes participation in on-campus visit programs and the establishment of a customer-service-oriented approach for responding to inquiries via various communication channels.
Professional Development: Partner with the Director of Undergraduate Admissions to coordinate ongoing professional development opportunities for staff, focusing on role responsibilities, trends in higher education admissions, and fostering a positive team culture.
Additional Duties: Perform other responsibilities as assigned, aligning with departmental goals and leveraging the strengths and interests of the new candidate.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
Four years of demonstrated experience working in higher education admissions, student programming, or other related areas
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Higher Education or related field
Five or more years of demonstrated experience working in higher education admissions
Demonstrated experience supervising staff and/or managing a team
Application Materials and Information:
To be eligible for the role, ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full time and part time work experience, including start and end dates of employment, and at least three professional references.
You are strongly encouraged to submit a resume and/or cover letter to provide additional context and showcase your qualifications.
Applicants who feel their credentials and prior experience align with the listed minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply. In the application or within the cover letter and resume clearly describe how your credentials and relevant work experience align with the specified minimum requirements of the position.
Applications must be submitted by the specified closing date no later than 11:59 p.m. CST.
Supplemental Information
Pre- Employment Screening: All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and, where applicable, other background checks such as a drug screen, verification of employment and education or licensure/certification, reference checks, and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.
Additional Information: This position does not offer work authorization sponsorship. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status. F-1 and J-1 visa holders must be enrolled full-time and can only apply for temporary part-time roles working 20 hours or less per week during spring and fall semesters, such as student worker positions, assistantships, and civil service extra help roles. SIUE is a state university, and it's important to highlight that benefits from state-sponsored plans may not be accessible to individuals on F1 or J1 visas.
Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at 618-650-2190 or via email at careerinfo@siue.edu.
Statement of Diversity: SIUE is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. We firmly believe in providing equal access and opportunity to individuals across all job titles. We will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, national origin, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation or veteran’s status.
SIUE cultivates an atmosphere of inclusivity, respect, and warmth that fosters learning and collaboration. Each member of our university community bears the responsibility of actively contributing to this enriching campus environment. We encourage individuals who are dedicated to upholding these values to apply.
We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, email: careerinfo@siue.edu.
Agency: Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville
Address: 1040 Rendleman Hall Edwardsville, Illinois, 62026
Website: https://www.siue.edu/
Benefits:
SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time employees (50% or more receive benefits accrued at the percentage of appointment) including:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance;
University tuition waivers (full-time receive 100% waiver of tuition)
Life insurance;
SURS retirement plan;
Supplemental retirement savings plans;
Paid vacation and sick leave accrual;
Generous holiday schedule/paid holidays;
WorkLife programs;
Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness);
Employee discounts (local and national retailers);
