Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.
DescriptionKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Recruits students by traveling to high schools and college recruitment fairs. Reviews, analyzes, and rates applications of students applying for admission. Conducts information sessions for visiting students and parents, and may conduct campus tours. Assists in coordinating alumni volunteer activities. May review and edit financial aid forms. Composes correspondence, and designs and generates reports. Maintains communication via telephone, correspondence, and/or electronic mail with prospective students through all stages of the recruitment and admission process.Performs related responsibilities as required.Must show strong interest in supporting Emory’s mission for a robust academic and intellectual student experience; a collaborative, creative, and community-focused energy is valued.Project focus may include work with one of the following admission areas: Arts at Emory, or international enrollment, faculty support, student volunteers.Travels approximately 3 weeks in the fall, and 2 weeks in the spring promoting Emory at college fairs, high school visits, CBO and other advocacy organizations, and university receptions across the nation.Public engagement requires excellent communication skills for both in-person and virtual presentations, and the ability to create new content.Serves on 30 member Admission Committee, reviews approximately 1,000 applicants providing comments and admission ratings; works collaboratively across various phases of the selection calendar, both in-person and virtually, as the team builds the first-year class.Conduct information sessions for visitors on a regular basis; serve as resource to the public on behalf of Emory, and broadly in support of students’ college search.Successful candidate must be comfortable in hybrid model of both virtual and in-person programming and office work.Lead special project area to be assigned by supervisor and office leadership. Previous examples include: tour guides, student volunteers, high school counselor programs, alumni volunteers, transfer admission, faculty relations.The office values creativity and flexibility as new projects are needed for changing times. Expected to be knowledgeable of other university divisions, specifically the 3 other undergraduate colleges: Nursing, Oxford, and Business.Field inquiries and respond to correspondence from prospective students, applicants, counselors, parents, faculty, alumni, and other university constituencies.Recruits students by traveling to high schools and college recruitment fairs.Reviews, analyzes, and rates applications of students applying for admission.Assist with fall/spring on-campus visitation programs, helping to coordinate events for in-person and virtual visitors.During the busy office cycles of the academic year, you may be asked to work on some weekends and evenings.Time out of the office and away from home is common at points during the academic calendar.Bilingual preferred.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Emory Supports a Diverse and Inclusive CultureEmory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322.
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