Assistant Director Admissions (Dallas, TX)

The Assistant Director is responsible for all aspects regarding the recruitment of prospective freshmen (knowledge of transfer recruitment helpful but not required) in an assigned territory. As territory manager, the Assistant Director establishes a strategic approach with the guidance of the senior team to ensure all targeted high school are visited, college fairs and other recruitment events are attended and evaluated while following up with all prospects in regard to the application process and steps that lead to enrollment. Extensive travel is required.

- Works and travels within the southwestern regional geographic areas as assigned to inform prospective students and their families of the educational opportunities available at Loyola University Chicago by managing daily communications with prospective students and families and other constituencies.
- Represents Loyola at various programs including, but not limited to, high school visit days, college fairs, outreach activities, etc.
- Builds and maintains effective relationships with high school counselors and community college counselors.
- Actively engages and participates in appropriate professional organizations for the purpose of recruiting new students to Loyola and professional networking development.
- Reads application files and makes timely admission decisions on applicants to Loyola.
- Participates in recruitment, yield, and orientation events hosted on-campus and off-campus.
- Develops and executes programming for targeted groups, including college counselors, in major markets.
- Performs related duties as required.

Bachelor's degree in related field and three-five years of related admissions experience.

- Experience in recruitment and admission is required.
- Understanding of financial aid process is beneficial.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to form effective working relationships.
- Must be a team player with the ability to adapt to a dynamic environment.
- Ability to effectively organize and prioritize workload.
- Bilingual skills is beneficial but not required.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision.
- Must have the ability to articulate the values and mission of a Jesuit institution.
- This position is based in Dallas, Texas and requires residency in the Dallas area.

Must have a valid drivers licence and access to a vehicle.

- Ability to use MS Office Suite and related recruitment software or programs.
- Experience with Technolutions/Slate and PeopleSoft is desirable but not required.

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

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