ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS, DEVRY UNIVERSITY

As one of the largest degree-granting higher education systems in North America, DeVry University provides high-quality, career-oriented associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in technology, business and management. Approximately 55,000 students are enrolled at nearly 90 locations in the United States and Canada, as well as through DeVry University Online. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA). DeVry University, a division of DeVry Inc. (NYSE: DV), is based in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. For more information about DeVry University, visit http://www.devry.edu.

 

DeVry University seeks an Assistant Director of Admissions for our

Gwinnett DeVry University Center in Dululth, Georgia.

 Under the supervision and direction of the Director of Admissions, the Assistant Director of Admissions (ADA) recruits qualified students and assists in the management of the Admissions Department by participating in the implementation of student enrollment strategies.  This position helps provide leadership to Admissions Representatives and assists in the execution of the business plan and similar managerial functions.

 Essential functions of this position include:

 

· Helps develop and supervise Admissions Representatives

· Helps manage student recruitment activities, which may include recruiting, hiring, motivating and supervising staff

· Ensures compliance with policies and procedures

· Contact prospective students to screen initial questions and schedules interviews

· Conduct personal interviews to qualify candidates and to explain DeVry’s academic programs and DeVry’s admissions requirements

· Carefully assesses prospective students to ensure that they have the potential, traits, characteristics, and financial means to remain enrolled until graduation

· Develop a comprehensive understanding of DeVry’s curriculum to explain course offerings and to help select a program which best fits each student’s educational objectives

· Initiates the application process for qualified applicants and assists in this process through the completion of registration

· Ensures that satisfactory enrollment documents are completed, including application documents, proof of education, test scores, and transcripts

· Fully understands educational financing sources to help explain students’ financing and funding options

· Collaborates with other departments to ensure that the Department of Enrollment Management effectively interacts with all areas affecting student enrollments

· Solicits referrals from prospective candidates to generate referrals

· Contributes to the success of the team by embracing team dynamics, guidelines,  objectives and principles

· Utilizes competent administrative skills by completing enrollment tasks on time and within budget; maintains thorough enrollment management records, and completes reports when needed and on time

 

Qualifications for this position include:

· A bachelor’s degree and 3 or more years sales and managerial experience is strongly preferred

· Outstanding written and verbal communication skills are required

· Must possess refined persuasive skills and must understand and interpret human behavior

· Must be a competent administrator and self-starter with the capacity to work with little supervision

· Must have the maturity and commitment to exercise sound judgment and make ethical decisions

· Impeccable integrity and solid business acumen

· Fully proficient in the use of personal computers and MS Office Suite

· This position requires extensive use of the telephone

 

DeVry University offers outstanding compensation and excellent benefits

including medical, dental, disability insurance and tuition assistance that

begin on the first day of employment. 

If you are serious about a successful career with a

leader in higher education, we want to talk with you today.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE HERE