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Director of Admissions (20050)
Division: Student Support Services
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Claflin University
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CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY, founded in 1869 and affiliated with The United Methodist Church, is recognized as one of the premier comprehensive institutions in the southeast. The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and offers broad based education in liberal arts and sciences combined with internships and other career focused programs. The institution also has nationally accredited programs: the Business program by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP); The teacher Education program by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE); The chemistry program by the American Chemical Society (ACS); and the Music program by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
Claflin offers the undergraduate degree in 33 areas and three graduate programs: the Master of Business Administration, the Master of Science in Biotechnology, and the Master of Educational Studies. The University serves approximately 1800 students from every region of the United States and 15 countries. U.S. News & World Report, in it 2008 Guidebook to America’s Best Colleges and Universities, ranked Claflin tenth among Baccalaureate Colleges in the South and singled out the University for its High Graduation Rate. The latter has also been noted in The Chronicle of Higher Education and the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education. Further, Consumers Digest has recently ranked Claflin University number three nationally in its “Top 5 Best Value” category among Private Colleges and Universities.
Throughout its 138-year history, Claflin has proudly upheld its charter to never deny any individual employment or admission to the University because of race, gender or religion
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DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES |
The Director of Admissions reports to the Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management. Provide leadership and manage the Office of Admissions in student recruitment and admissions. Hire and train staff, systemize infrastructure for continuous improvement. Develop and implement the student recruitment strategies for the University; analyze enrollment-related data; and plan and coordinate the recruitment travel schedule for the Office of Admissions. Plan and coordinate community outreach, community college, church and international recruitment. Enter test scores, high school graduation date, NCAA Initial Clearinghouse information, and other admissions information in (CAi) Compliance Assistant Internet. Serve as a member of the Athletics Advisory Committee and University Compliance Committee. Manage the recruitment information database; track and follow-up with inquiries, applicants and admitted students; and monitor the processing of applications, documentation and other information for admission of new students. Maintain departmental budget and monitor expenditures. Supervise support staff, clerical personnel and student workers. Initiate and create activities intended to interest prospective students, high school counselors, parents, alumni groups, and other civic organizations to recruit prospective students for enrollment to the University. Assist with the coordination of registration and student orientation. The Director is responsible for planning and coordinating University Day; preparing weekly reports for admissions and analysis setting forth progress, adverse trends, and appropriate recommendations or conclusions; and serving on various committees as assigned by the President, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management. Perform other duties assigned by supervisor within the scope of this position.
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| QUALIFICATIONS |
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with five or more years of experience in admissions and staff supervision is required. Applicant must be knowledgeable of SEVIS and Immigration policies for F-1 students and CACRAO ED-OP recruitment policies and procedures. Demonstrated ability to administer program activities, procedures, and policies; to establish goals and priorities; and prepare reports. Candidate must have outstanding interpersonal skills and possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience with an integrated student information system is a plus. Previous experience in a public higher education setting is preferred. Sales and marketing experience is strongly preferred.
Closing Date: Review of applications will begin immediately
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GENERAL INFORMATION |
Position Title: Director of Admissions (20050)
Division: Academic Affairs
Recruitment Pool: Open to the General Public
Position Type: Full-time Salaried/Staff
Posting Date: July 22, 2008
Closing Date: Opened Until Filled
Work Days: Monday - Friday
Working Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Candidates must submit an application, three current letters of recommendation and an unofficial transcript to:
Claflin University
400 Magnolia Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115
Fax # 803-531-5818
E-mail: eeasterlin@claflin.edu
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