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Associate Director of Admissions ID 2024-1978 # of Openings 1 Category Admissions - College Location In Person - 3900 Campus Type Full-Time Months per year 12 Hours per week 40 Max USD $53,000.00/Yr. Min USD $48,000.00/Yr. Benefit Eligible Benefit Eligible FLSA Status Exempt Job Summary We anticipate closing this position to new applicants on March 13th. Provides day-to-day leadership and management of the admissions team. Manages a team of admission counselors and, in collaboration with the Director, develops and executes recruitment strategy at a high level. Responsible for leading efforts in driving applications using data, analytics, and strategically empowering counselors to manage their funnels effectively. Work with other key leaders to ensure the student experience is cohesive and optimized for student enrollment. Responsibilities Provides individualized one-to-one recruitment through relationship development and communication with students from a given territory while meeting recruiting activity goals. Manage and lead the admissions counselor team through routine check-ins and monitoring of activity and advancement toward goals: Mentor and coach according to best practices in student recruitment. Encourage continual improvement and leadership development. Train new enrollment counselors. Provide strategic oversight of the prospective student journey and highlight areas of improvement including how it intersects with the Enrollment Checklist, Financial Aid, Registration, Housing, Admissions events and more. Work closely with the Director of Admissions on key enrollment initiatives, team priorities, partnerships, culture building and team performance and accountability. Ensure team has up-to-date knowledge on all Bethel University programs, departments and application procedures in order to make the process for prospective students and their families as smooth as possible. Responsible for managing travel plans, admission office coverage and vacation/PTO for counselors. Other duties as assigned. Required Skills Be a developer of individuals and teams. Ability to empower team members. Be able to organize, prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously and to conclusion. Problem solver and decision maker. Proven leadership and organizational skills. Detail oriented and possess strong organizational skills. Well-developed interpersonal skills. Effective and proven written and oral communication skills. Familiarity with computer operation and applications, especially with a client relationship management database. Able to handle sensitive, confidential information in a mature and professional manner. A strong knowledge of higher education and the competitive landscape required. Strengths of resourcefulness and adaptability preferred. Experience Required Experience: 2 years of experience working in an admissions office. Preferred Experience: 2 years of experience as an admissions counselor. Education Required Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field. Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field. Master's degree in a related field. Additional Information Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the time. Evening and weekend work is required throughout the year. Bethel seeks to recruit, retain, develop, and support a diverse workforce who contributes to our educational and Christ-centered mission. Bethel encourages candidates to apply who can assist the University to develop a faculty that reflects the diversity of people in God's kingdom through a variety of ethnicities, cultures, and lived experiences. Learn more about our commitment to diversity in hiring . Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 6,300 students from 48 states and 32 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, Bethel offers bachelor's and advanced degrees in nearly 100 fields. Educationally excellent classroom-based nd online programs equip graduates to make exceptional contributions in life-long service to God and the world. Bethel employs qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, familial status, and status with regard to public assistance. Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Bethel seeks to recruit, retain, develop, and support a diverse workforce who contributes to our educational and Christ-centered mission. Bethel encourages candidates to apply who can assist the University to develop a faculty that reflects the diversity of people in God s kingdom through a variety of ethnicities, cultures, and lived experiences. Learn more about our commitment to diversity in hiring . Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 6,300 students from 48 states and 32 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, Bethel offers bachelor's and advanced degrees in nearly 100 fields. Educationally excellent classroom-based and online programs equip graduates to make exceptional contributions in life-long service to God and the world. Bethel employs qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, familial status, and status with regard to public assistance. Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.