Assistant Director of Admissions

Emory University

. Develop, implement, and evaluate recruitment strategies and activities .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing recruitment strategies, coordinating admission programs, and effectively communicating with prospective students and stakeholders. Possesses strong public speaking skills and the ability to manage events and training for new advisors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's DegreeUniversity Admission ExperiencePublic Speaking SkillsCommunication SkillsEvent Coordination

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Hard Skills

Recruitment Strategy DevelopmentApplication ReviewAdmission Rating AssignmentTraining CoordinationEvent Planning

Soft Skills

FlexibilityPassion for Working with Students

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Georgia Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Campus ToursHigh School VisitsCollege Recruitment FairsAlumni Volunteer ActivitiesHybrid Programming

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Spring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, implement, and evaluate recruitment strategies and activities
Attend recruitment functions and maintain contact with prospective students, candidates, and recruiting contacts
Coordinate admission programs for prospective, accepted, international, and transfer students
Recruit students through high school visits and college recruitment fairs
Plan itineraries and coverage for assigned geographical areas
Review applications, provide comments, and assign admission ratings
Recommend applicants for acceptance, referral, rejection, or waitlist
Conduct information sessions and campus tours
Respond to admission, housing, financial aid, academic department, and university questions
Plan and coordinate special events and alumni volunteer activities
Plan, coordinate, and implement training for new Admission Advisors
Co-manage student ambassadors on the Campus Visit Experience Team
Serve on a 30-member Admission Committee and review approximately 1,000 applicants
Lead a special project assigned by the supervisor and office leadership
Assist with fall and spring on-campus visitation programs and virtual visitor events
Represent Emory nationally at college fairs, high school visits, and university receptions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
Two years of university or college admission experience
Valid Georgia driver's license
Insurable driving record
Effective public speaking skills
Strong communication skills
Flexibility and passion for working with students
Comfortable with hybrid virtual and in-person programming and office work
Ability to travel approximately 3 weeks in fall and 2 weeks in spring
Willingness to work some weekends and evenings during busy office cycles
Knowledge of other university divisions, specifically Nursing, Oxford, and Business

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment and nondiscrimination protections
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion
Hybrid virtual and in-person programming and office work options