Assistant Director of Admissions

Emory University

. Develop, implement, and evaluate recruitment strategies and activities for academic programs .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing recruitment strategies for academic programs, with strong public speaking and communication skills to engage prospective students effectively. Proven ability to coordinate admission processes and events while maintaining flexibility in a hybrid work environment.

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University Admission ExperiencePublic Speaking SkillsRecruitment Strategy DevelopmentApplication Review and EvaluationEvent Coordination

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Hard Skills

Application ReviewRecruitment StrategyAdmission Rating AssignmentTraining Program ImplementationEvent Planning

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsFlexibilityPassion for Working with Students

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeValid Georgia Driver's License

Industry Keywords

University AdmissionsProspective StudentsCampus ToursCollege Recruitment FairsHybrid Programming

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Spring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, implement, and evaluate recruitment strategies and activities for academic programs
Attend recruitment functions, review applications, 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 waitlisting
Conduct information sessions and campus tours
Respond to questions about admission, housing, financial aid, academic departments, and the University
Assist with special events and alumni volunteer activities
Plan, coordinate, and implement training programs for new Admission Advisors
Serve on a 30-member Admission Committee and review approximately 1,000 applicants
Lead a special project area assigned by the supervisor and office leadership
Assist with on-campus visitation programs and coordinate in-person and virtual visitor events
Travel approximately three weeks in fall and two weeks in spring for 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
Ability to work in a hybrid model of virtual and in-person programming and office work
Ability to work some evenings and weekends during busy office cycles
Ability to travel and spend time away from home
Knowledge of other university divisions, specifically Nursing, Oxford, and Business
Strong interest in supporting Emory’s mission for a robust academic and intellectual student experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Regular full-time employment
Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion
Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Access to Emory University programs and facilities without discrimination