Associate Director Of Admissions, Director Of Regional Engagement - Atlanta

• Lead all OUA regional projects and collaborate with key VU offices, including partners from Development and Alumni Relations and Career Advancement and Engagement.
• Design and propose a recruitment and outreach strategy that focuses on the VU goals and initiatives specific to the assigned region.
• Plan, coordinate, organize and host events for target audiences in the Atlanta area – including prospective students and families, high school counselors, and alumni.
• Assist with department programs designed to impact university recruitment and yield efforts; partner with admissions colleagues to develop innovative regional recruitment and yield event opportunities.
• Act as a representative of Vanderbilt University for regional admissions and higher education conferences, meetings, and other industry functions.
• Build direct relationships with regional partners and VU leadership; liaise with VU Vice Provost, Provost, and Chancellor teams to coordinate local recruitment and engagement events.

Lead Evaluation & Selection efforts in the Atlanta area to determine student eligibility for admission to an undergraduate school of the university.

• Maintain a thorough and comprehensive understanding of academic programs offered at VU including admission parameters and key application requirements.
• Review academic transcripts and application information with school entrance requirements accurately and in a timely manner.
• Develop familiarity with university initiatives pertaining to diversity, equity, and inclusion and review applications with the intent of broadening the VU community.

Partner with VU Network regional offices to expand and advance VU initiatives worldwide.

• Facilitate knowledge-share opportunities between regional offices to advance the effectiveness of the VU Network model.
• Coordinate with the VU Regional Hubs team and OUA partners to identify key performance indicators (KPIs), define reporting needs, and develop dashboards.
• In partnership with the VU Regional Hubs team, define the short- and long-term vision, goals, and priorities of the office.

• Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information is necessary.
• Ability to travel independently approximately 12 weeks annually with the vast majority in region.
• Skill in the use of Slate CRM preferred.
• Effective verbal and writing skills are necessary.
• A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible in different situations and circumstances is necessary.
• At least five plus years of professional experience in college or university admissions/student recruitment, enrollment management or in a related field is preferred.
• The ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community is necessary.
• Strong public speaking skills, with comfort in front of large audiences are necessary.
• Organizing and coordinating skills are preferred.
• A valid driver license is necessary.
• Experience in events development, planning, and execution is necessary.
• Skill in word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software is necessary.
• Demonstrated self-starter with experience working in a highly autonomous role is necessary.
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education is necessary.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are necessary.