Associate Director BBA Admissions
Southern Methodist University Inc

Job Info

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Description

Salary Range:

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

About SMU

SMU's more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and 80 countries to take advantage of the University's small classes, hands-on research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs. The University offers a strong foundation in the humanities and sciences and undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs through eight schools.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is increasingly recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical leaders in their professions and communities. Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is increasingly recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical leaders in their professions and communities. The University's entrepreneurial spirit lives in people from every academic discipline who see opportunities to create something new in the world - and work hard to bring their innovations to life. SMU's relationship with Dallas - the dynamic center of one of the nation's fastest-growing regions - offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for our students, faculty and alumni to make a global impact. On the most beautiful college campus in the country, SMU Mustangs are energized by unbridled opportunities - from teaching, learning and research to creativity, performance and athletic endeavor.

About the Position:

With the Associate Dean of BBA Programs, the Associate Director leads recruitment, retention, and scholarship efforts for all Cox BBA Programs.

Essential Functions:

• Recruitment and Retention The Associate Director will assist in the recruitment of prospective students to the Cox BBA Program. This includes both on and off campus recruitment activities. Off campus recruitment includes substantial travel. The AD will assist the Director in the retention of BBA Scholars and Business Direct students. This includes programing and consistent communication.
  
• BBA Scholar/Business Direct Selection: The AD, in collaboration with the Associate Dean, will help in the selection of BBA Scholars and Business Direct programs to the Cox BBA Program. This includes the actual selection of the students which requires a strong knowledge of both the Cox School's enrollment goals, and university enrollment management goals.
  
• Scholarship Management: The Associate Director, in collaboration with the Associate Dean, will coordinate awarding and maintenance of the Cox BBA Scholarship program. This includes the award selection, fund management, and scholarship renewals.
  
• Communication: The Associate Director will maintain the current Cox communication continuum and assist with creation of new communication programs. This includes print, on-line, and in-person communication efforts.
  
• Admission Office Clerical Duties: The AD will maintain, with the assistance of the Associate Dean, the on going clerical duties of the BBA Admission Office. This includes answering incoming phone calls, coordinating campus visitations, maintaining financial records for the office, and coordination of mailings.
  
• Programing related to Diversity and Inclusion Efforts: The AD will assist in all aspects of the Cox School's diversity efforts including extensive summer high school conferences.
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree is required.

A minimum of three years of work experience in admissions and/or in a student services role is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills. A strong customer service orientation is essential.

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills. Strong project management skills and a strong focus on attention to detail are essential.

A working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) is required. Experience with a student record system (e.g. PeopleSoft) is strongly preferred.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Sit for long periods of time

Deadline to Apply:

October 7, 2022

EEO Statement:

SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.

Benefits:

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.

The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.

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