The Assistant Director of Admission manages personnel, oversees admission counselor territories and recruitment travel planning, and serves on a variety of other committees. The Assistant Director of Admission supervises admission counselors, including but not limited to, goal setting, strategies, and cultivating a thriving working culture. This position has a direct role in shaping the admitted class and determining and executing enrollment goals for Seaver College. They are responsible for cultivating brand awareness and volume at the top of the recruitment funnel. This position directly supports Goals 2, 4, and 5 of the strategic plan by attracting mission-fit applicants from diverse communities who see the value of a Pepperdine investment. Attention to counseling students about college access and fit with the university's many offerings enhance customer service and student satisfaction, forming alumni who will in turn expand the Pepperdine family on a global scale.

Duties

• Maintain all responsibilities of an admission counselor (i.e. evaluate applications, travel to recruit and yield students, speak publicly on and off campus about the Pepperdine mission and recruitment process).
• Supervise and mentor counseling team and provide opportunities for professional development and feedback. Direct day-to-day activities, expenses, decisions and long-term projects and responsibilities of the admission counselors.
• Co-lead the application evaluation process: chair admission committee, develop evaluation criteria, maintain and create records/reports of the process weekly, etc.
• Develop goals and strategies for the counseling team to meet recruitment goals of special populations (i.e. Fine Arts students, Church of Christ students, BSN, etc).
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop recruitment strategies, publications, and presentations in order to meet enrollment priorities and deliver branding expectations.
• Work with Dean of Enrollment, Director of Admission and Senior Associate Director of Admission on norming, goal-setting , and special projects as assigned.
• Serve on several committees providing input and expertise regarding the internal and external trends in admission and higher education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Uphold University mission through work performed.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 2-3 years of office experience.
• Strong oral and written communication, attention to detail, ability to multi-task, leadership potential, personal organization, time management, interest in team-based approaches to work, public speaking abilities.
• MS Office suite; Slate and PeopleSoft end-user familiarity.

Preferred:

• Masters Degree in Education, Higher Education Leadership, Business, or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in a highly selective or faith based college admission office.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Proven managerial and leadership skills, strong vocational interest in and knowledge of the field of Higher Education.
• Quantitative and qualitative research skills.
• Slate knowledge.

This is a Regular, Nonexempt, 40 hour per week position.

Expected Pay Range: $28.35 - $31.50 per hour 

The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level. In addition to base pay, Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package.

Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Pepperdine is committed to providing a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Engaging in unlawful discrimination or harassment will result in appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the University.

Pepperdine is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ. It is the purpose of Pepperdine to pursue the very highest employment and academic standards within a context that celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith. While students, faculty, and staff represent many religious backgrounds, Pepperdine is permitted under applicable law and reserves the right to seek, hire, and promote persons who support the goals and mission of the institution, including the right to prefer co-religionists who support Pepperdine's Christian mission.

Qualified individuals should be able to show respect for workplace differences, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people, property, information, and the University’s reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Individuals will be required to disclose any criminal convictions on a designated form after receiving a conditional offer of employment; failure to disclose accurate information may result in withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.