WORK SCHEDULE: (8:30am-5pm), 37.5 hours per week, including occasional evenings and weekends and occasional travel is required.
LOCATION: South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, Greenville, SC
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years of admissions or enrollment management experience. The successful candidate will be proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (G Suite). The successful candidate will have excellent written and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A masters degree and work experience in a boarding school, high school, or collegiate environment. Previous experience in high school and arts admissions or student recruitment is preferred. Experience with Finalsite Enrollment Management is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the basic principles and theories of admissions practices and educational administration. Knowledge of laws, policies and procedures affecting enrollment and retention. Knowledge of databases and spreadsheets. Ability to analyze data in order to identify, develop, and implement strategies and activities that will increase enrollment and benefit the school. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff and the general public. Ability to manage a team of admissions recruiters. Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to lift 35lbs on a regular basis.
SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES: Under the limited supervision of the Vice-President for Student Development, the Director of Admissions is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating admissions and recruitment programs and policies for the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities. The Admissions develops strategies to attract and enroll a diverse student enrollment. Supervises all admissions programs, activities, and events for the SCGSAH. Ensures effective performance of all recruitment activities, including school-based presentations, career events, and discipline-specific presentations. Orients staff to admissions practices as well as school processes and procedure. Manages, creates, plans, executes, and evaluates events and activities to support recruitment goals. Supervises the management of events and collaborates with other stakeholders to ensure successful events. Manages the planning and execution of all auditions, including virtual, asynchronous, and in-person. Collects and analyzes data pertaining to admissions, enrollment, and retention. Develops and maintains appropriate resources to support data collection and retention, including the school’s application, inquiries for prospective students, and stakeholder databases. Develops and manages prospective student communications for admissions and recruitment from the Admissions Office and School art disciplines. Collaborates with the Director of Communications to develop and implement email, directmail, and website communications that inform and support applicants through the admissions process. Serves as a liaison between Admissions and the Office of Communications to inform, collaborate on, and coordinate marketing and material needs
for admissions and recruitment. In collaboration with the Vice-President for Student Development, all
Admissions staff, and campus stakeholders, develops strategies to attract and enroll a well-qualified, diverse enrollment for the SCGSAH. Manages the Financial Assistance Committee and coordinates the collection of Financial Assistance data from families. Represents the SCGSAH at events, conferences, and other relevant opportunities. Performs other duties as assigned.
