The Southern California Regional Assistant Director for Admission works closely with the Lehigh West reporting to the Associate Vice Provost for Western Regional and International Recruitment, to assist in implementing an effective and cohesive recruitment & enrollment plan for California. This role includes managing communication, recruitment, admission, and yield activities in Southern CA and assisting as needed with recruitment, yield, and admitted student events in other parts of California and the western region. This position will work collaboratively at times with the Lehigh West staff in the Bay Area, on campus staff/faculty, as well as being a meaningful contributor to one of the other teams on campus Admissions Office teams (e.g., Communications team, or Yield team).
Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. We are committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and we seek qualified candidates to contribute to the university’s mission.
Position Number: S97480
This position is a Grade: 9 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $75,070-$91,360 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.
Lehigh University offers a comprehensive and family friendly benefits package which includes but is not limited to Health Care, Retirement and Educational benefits.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Regionally manage the Southern CA recruitment market including cultivation of relationships with external constituents such as prospective high school students, guidance counselors, local alumni, independent counselors, and representatives from community-based organizations.
• Assist in implementing a strategic plan for Southern CA in collaboration with the Associate Vice Provost for Western Region and International Recruitment.
• Plan and conduct recruitment travel to high schools and CBOs in Southern CA. This includes 12-15 weeks distributed between the fall and spring, with 4-5 daily visits to both public and private high schools.
• Plan and conduct student recruitment programs, interviews, and information sessions in person and virtually with some being in the evening or on weekends.
• Assist with recruitment and marketing events throughout the Western region as needed, particularly in the Spring and Summer (e.g., counselor events, case study programs, panels, workshops, etc.).
• Coordinate follow-up communications with prospective students and counselors in order to cultivate strong relationships with Lehigh University.
• Become familiar with the regional territory to maintain and create relationships with students and counselors.
• Assist with analyzing territory enrollment trends in preparation for planning a strategic travel plan.
• Assist with website and social media content development for Lehigh West and the Communications team in the Office of Admissions.
2. Evaluation of admissions applications.
• Read and evaluate applications for admission based on a holistic rubric that factors a number of academic and non-academic variables, applying institutional values and goals.
• Understand and interpret a variety of high school grading systems according to school profiles, in relation to academic strengths and potential for success in a rigorous college environment. This may include developing an understanding of international grading systems.
• Engage in an application review process for five months of a calendar year. Fulfill application reading goals on a daily, weekly, and monthly schedule.
• Identify and recommend students who are eligible for merit and special scholarships.
3. Execution of virtual and in-person recruitment strategies.
• Organize, and participate in virtual and in-person recruitment programs/events.
• Public presentation of information sessions to large and small groups of students, families or counselors, including use of PowerPoint and video tools.
• Engage in individual interviews with prospective students as assigned.
• Counsel students, parents and high school counselors regarding Lehigh University admission and financial aid processes, policies and procedures.
•Assist with developing a communication plan specific to students within California.
• Assist with creation of a California Peer Network Program that connects current students from CA with prospective and admitted students to increase applications and yield.
• Engage alumni in the region to assist with prospective student interviews, events, and college fairs.
4. Cultivate and manage relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders on campus and within Southern CA.
• Maintain and build relationships with college counselors, CBOs, and independent counselors through email updates, conferences, programming, webinars, and in person visits.
• Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible as duties are assigned across in-person and virtual events.
• Travel to campus to participate in training, file reading, and other significant events that will take place during the course of the year (Approximately 4 weeks) mainly in the summer, spring and fall, will be required on campus for meetings, events, and in-office work.
• Find ways to best utilize and engage current students, faculty, staff, and alumni to conduct outreach to prospective and admitted students.
• Represent Lehigh at professional conferences, workshops, and events.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least three to five years of experience in Admissions or related education work (e.g., financial aid, school counseling, etc.)
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends and extensive travel
• Reliable transportation and valid Drivers License
• Work well both on a team and independently as a self-starter
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Living in the Los Angeles area would be preferential
• Previous experience working in Admissions in Southern CA preferred
• Previous experience as a regionally based Admissions representative preferred
Special Considerations
Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh's Accommodations Specialist.
• This position works with minors
• The duties of this position may allow the employee to work partially remote as deemed appropriate by their supervisor
• This position is responsible for driving University-owned vehicles as a routine function, therefore a valid Driver’s License and a good driving record is required
Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position.
Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.
