Senior Assistant Director of Fine Arts & Performance Recruitment
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Market Reference Range (MRR): 10
Months Per Year: 12
Employment Status: Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid Eligible*
Seattle
University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic
universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate,
graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for
defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender,
gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic
class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status,
political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle
University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who
learn, live and work at Seattle University.
Seattle University's Core Competencies
Effective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives.
Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally.
Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.
Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact.
Mindful Inclusion: Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.
Outcomes-Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.
Position Description
Seattle University is a mission-driven Jesuit Catholic University
committed to educating students in the heart of Seattle. If you are
interested in joining a dynamic and diverse team of admission professionals
passionate about the students they serve and committed to the mission of this
institution we would invite you to consider applying for this position.
The Senior Assistant Director of Admissions represents Seattle
University’s educational opportunities to prospective first year and transfer
students, specifically those interested in Fine Arts & Performance, their
families, and high school/community college counselors. They will provide
supervision, leadership and mentorship to the Fine Arts & Performance
Recruitment Team and provide support to the Senior Associate Director of
Recruitment to ensure that first year recruitment efforts run smoothly. This
role plays a critical part in shaping the student community and achieving
enrollment goals.
The ideal candidate will be a resilient and innovative problem solver,
possess strong interpersonal skills that enable them to develop positive
relationships and provide personalized attention to students throughout the
admissions process. As a member of the Admissions Leadership Team, they must
also have a passion for providing leadership and mentorship to the Admissions
Recruitment team.
The Senior Assistant Director manages an assigned recruitment region
where they are responsible for organizing recruitment activities and
communicating directly with prospective and admitted students and supporters,
as well as college and high school counselors. They are responsible for the
review, evaluation and initial undergraduate admission recommendation for
applicants in accordance with university selection criteria. Working closely
with campus stakeholders, the Senior Assistant Director executes strategies
to meet Seattle University’s undergraduate enrollment goals. The Senior
Assist ant Director is expected to attend all major admission events (preview
days, open houses, etc.). Evening and weekend work is required, and frequent,
particularly in the fall and spring seasons.
In partnership with the Senior Associate Director, this role will
oversee file review training for the Fine Arts & Performance team, manage
file review, assign and analyze regional assignments, and be responsible for
the accountability of daily recruitment tasks and projects for the Fine Arts
& Performance team.
Essential Functions:
Recruitment & Application Reading (50%)
- Organize & participate in recruitment and yield events; this requires frequent evening and weekend work.
- Cultivate & recruit prospective applicants from assigned regions and practice areas.
- Utilize various communication channels to recruit students to Seattle University.
- Grow positive relationships with key high schools and community based organizations.
- Oversee distribution and review of Fine Arts & Performance applications while also managing an assigned reading load.
- Contribute to overall office coverage providing information sessions and leadership presence in office.
Supervision, Training, Leadership and Mentorship (30%)
- Direct supervisor for Fine Arts & Performance admission counselors. In collaboration with the Senior Associate Director, lead trainings for the Fine Arts & Performance recruitment team in: file review, scheduling and conducting high school visits, information sessions, one-on-one appointments, utilization of Slate for recruitment and more.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to the Fine Arts & Performance recruitment team.
- Participate in and advocate for professional development opportunities for their direct reports.
- Support recruitment and yield efforts.
Recruitment Strategies (20%)
- Collaborate with enrollment and admissions leadership to build and execute strategies that meet Seattle University’s undergraduate enrollment goals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of three years of experience working in the field
of college admissions, pre-college programs, and/or high school guidance
counseling with progressive responsibilities.
- Specific experience in selective,
portfolio/audition based admission preferred. Or a combination of
education and experience to successfully perform the duties and
responsibilities of the job.
- Professional experience in college admissions, college admissions counseling, or a related field, with a thorough understanding of application procedures, requirements, and timelines.
- Possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Applicants will possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; superior oral and written communication skills are essential.
- A demonstrated commitment to diversity and the mission, vision, and values of Seattle University.
- All positions at Seattle University require a criminal history background check.
- Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends as necessary.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with selective portfolio and audition based admission
- Experience supervising entry level employees.
- Experience/knowledge of key issues and trends surrounding access to higher education.
- Experience/knowledge of financial aid trends and enrollment-related issues in higher education.
- Experience marketing to youth and young adult populations through major communication channels.
- Speaks, writes, and reads one of the following languages: Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali, Mandarin, Tagalog, Amharic, or Tigrinya. Interest in utilizing language skills to serve prospective students and families in the college search process.
- Familiarity with CRM experience – specifically Slate.
Application Instructions
Please attach a cover letter with your resume when applying. Job postings are open until filled, unless otherwise specified.
Compensation at a Glance
Salary Range: $68,000 - $73,000
Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents
its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the
time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be
determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected
candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity
considerations, and available market information, and not based on a
candidate’s gender or any other protected status.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.
Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement
contributions that add to your total compensation package.
Benefits at a Glance
Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs. Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage. Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution
for retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution
and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to
a maximum of 5%. You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events. Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, vacation and paid sick leave, and paid community service leave. For more information explore the Benefits website at: https://www.seattleu.edu/hr/benefits/
Hybrid Eligible
This
position may be eligible for a hybrid schedule after successful completion of
an introductory work period of 3-6 months. This may mean that a hybrid eligible
role will begin on-campus initially and then will transition to hybrid format
following onboarding and training. Flexible work plans are subject to periodic
review and may be changed or terminated at any time for any reason at the
university’s discretion.