Created/Revised: 09/30/09
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY
| DATE: September 11, 2009 | REQUISITION: 5517 |
| TITLE: Assistant Director of Admissions | HIRING SALARY: $3,128-4,258/Month |
| DEPT: Undergraduate Admissions | CLOSING DATE: September 18, 2009 or when filled |
EDUCATIONAL & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in related field. Master's preferred. Requires three (3) years experience in public school and/or junior college and senior college administration and counseling. Close contact with students, university policies and procedures, and student recruiting activities. Or a combination of education, experience and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities.
NATURE & PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Serves as the primary liaison between the Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment at Sam Houston State University to high schools regarding student recruitment and policies and procedures. Has functional responsibilities concerning the recruitment and admission of prospective students. Is responsible for translating the goals and values of the University to all categories of prospective students. Participates in those activities involving the projection of the University's image to the public, assisting the student's transition into the University, keeping the University aware of changing characteristics of students, and securing for the University the students who can best profit from the educational opportunities offered by the University.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for participating in the total academic student recruiting program; assisting with selected student recruiting visitation activities; and, coordinating the recruitment program for high school students. Visits high schools, junior/community colleges, organizations, etc. as part of the total student recruiting effort. Assists academic departments in recruiting of students by forwarding names of prospective students interested in their area. Assists in identifying and contacting academically superior students. Provides telephone calls and follow-ups to prospective students. Assists in developing marketing techniques for the recruiting of students. Makes contact with former students and student organizations to assist in academic recruiting. Works closely with the University marketing director to portray the University image. Works with Procurement department to develop RFP or bid requests to select designer and printer for University brochures. Work with designers and printer to develop and complete University brochures. Performs other duties as assigned.
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS:
Prospective students, parents, alumni, other state agencies and officials, junior/community college officials and high schools and their officials, and vendors for advertising and marketing. Work with the University's e-communication system and postal/fulfillment service to carry out the communication plan.
Applicants are asked to submit: resume with three (3) reference letters, a cover letter, State of Texas Application and an Applicant Questionnaire.
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