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Associate Director of Admission

Elmhurst University

United States, Illinois, Elmhurst

190 South Prospect Avenue (Show on map)

Aug 13, 2025

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Posting Number	S00660P
Position Status	Exempt
Reporting Relationship(s)	Director of Admission
Supervisory Relationships
Job Summary	The Associate Director of Admission serves as a recruitment team lead, supporting the Director of First-Year Admission and the Director of Transfer Admission in achieving enrollment goals. This position functions as a day-to-day resource for the team by providing guidance, training, and answers to questions to ensure counselors have the tools and support they need to succeed. The Associate Director manages their own recruitment territory, with responsibility for meeting individual enrollment goals. This includes developing and executing recruitment strategies, representing Elmhurst University at events, and building strong relationships with prospective students, secondary schools, community colleges, and other organizations.
Salary Range	$58,000-$64,000. This is the expected salary range for this position. The actual salary offered will depend on a candidate's experience and education, and departmental budget.
Essential Functions	Build relationships with prospective first-year and transfer students and families for the purpose of informing them about University programs, admission and financial aid procedures. Manage a caseload of prospective students which consists of lead generation, conversion of inquiries to applicants and ultimately to enrolled students. Plan and execute a schedule of visits and communication with contacts in an assigned territory. Guide and lead admission counselors in project planning and implementation. Motivate and advise admission counselors throughout the recruitment cycle. Mentor and share in the counseling and assistance to students in the admissions process. Establish and support strong working relationships with internal and external partners. Assist with the management and interpretation of data to facilitate strategic planning. Assist in planning and executing an organized communication plan with applicants and families in order to facilitate enrollment. Represent Elmhurst at recruitment events and build relationships with community contacts to increase awareness and open doors to additional lead opportunities. Stay abreast of academic policy and programmatic changes and nuances. Create an environment conducive to individual and team success including training, leadership, and mentorship. Maintain and author documents within system databases containing detailed information about application review, office policies, and outgoing correspondence. Assist with strategizing, contributing to and editing recruitment plans to meet enrollment goals and update initiatives. Build and analyze reports and summaries to share with admission team, supervisors and campus partners. Identify and create training opportunities with campus partners to facilitate counselor proficiencies. Influence marketing creatives and ensure brand quality and standards with marketing partners. Write correspondence including admission letters, proposals, branded email and reports. Assess and contribute to planning of campus events, working alongside campus partners. Utilize Slate CRM to maximize recruiting efficiencies and initiatives. Demonstrate the strengths of being cross trained in both first-year and transfer academic policies, admission procedures and information to support overall departmental success and team dynamic. Act in the absence of the directors in Admission as needed and fill in other duties as assigned.
Other Duties and Responsibilities	Supports the mission, vision and values of Elmhurst University Demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous improvement. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's Degree, master's degree preferred. A minimum of 5 years of successful experience in college admissions or a comparable field. Well-developed communication skills and an understanding of the mission of higher education (especially of private liberal arts institutions) is necessary. Commitment to recruiting a diverse student body. Able to lift and move 50 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications	Recruitment visits are performed using personal transportation, costs reimbursed. Ability to carry and lift display and promotional materials, approximately 50 pounds.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
Work Hours	Includes some evenings and weekends, as assigned.
Posting Date	08/12/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	An overview of Elmhurst University benefits is available here . Elmhurst University is a leading four-year institution of higher education that seamlessly blends a liberal arts education and professional preparation to help students acquire knowledge and skills for enduring success. Founded in 1871, Elmhurst now offers more than 70 undergraduate programs of study, more than 20 graduate and certificate programs in flexible formats, and the Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy for young adults with differing abilities. Elmhurst University ranks among the top 10 best regional colleges and universities in the Midwest, according to U.S. News & World Report. Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce is a critical component of the University's mission, vision and core values. Our commitment stems from the belief that an institution of higher learning is enriched by the presence of diversity. Elmhurst University is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.