[Hiring] Associate Director of Texas Recruitment @Knox College

Role Description

The Associate Director will work and live within the state of Texas, preferably in the Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, or Houston regions to achieve a high level of visibility for the College; identify and recruit well-matched candidates for admission; build relationships with high school counselors, educational consultants, and alumni; and assist students and their parents in applying for admission and financial aid. The Associate Director will also be a key member of the Regional Recruitment Team, assisting and supporting the overall regional recruitment efforts of the College.

• Engage daily with prospective students and their parents via phone, text, email, video, and in-person to achieve a high level of interaction and build sustained relationships through the college search.
• Assist students in assessing match/fit and how Knox could help to achieve their educational goals.
• Work with families to understand college costs, affordability, and how to apply for scholarships and financial aid.
• Build relationships with high school counselors and educational consultants via phone, text, email, video, and in-person.
• Make in-person and virtual presentations about Knox within the assigned recruitment market, conduct interviews, represent Knox at college fairs, high school information sessions, and other events.
• Perform a holistic review of applications for admission, including the qualitative and quantitative evaluation of transcripts, standardized test scores, essays and written submissions, recommendations, and other evidence of student preparation, match, and fit with Knox College.
• Year-round recruitment of assigned Texas regional market and other assigned territories and additional recruitment travel up to 10-12 weeks per year.
• Work alongside a direct supervisor to achieve application and enrollment goals for each assigned market.
• Travel to campus when needed to support and assist the Campus Visit Team with large visit programs and prospective student visits to campus.
• Serve in a leadership capacity for the entire admissions counseling team by leading training and meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and public speaking abilities.
• Experience with and passion for creating virtual engagement, social media, video, digital communications, and online events.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work, manage complex tasks, and complete multiple projects on time.
• Strong appreciation for and ability to articulate the value of a residential liberal arts education.
• Ability to live within a specified recruitment market, as well as travel up to 10-12 weeks per year.
• Ability to adapt to a changing work environment.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 3-5 years of experience in Admissions, Sales, or Marketing.
• Driver’s License Required.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA/ HSA/ FSA Dependent Care
• Employer Paid Basic Life & LTD
• Voluntary Life
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave