Columbia College Chicago
Assistant Director of Admissions/Regional Officer - Los Angeles
Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Assistant Director of Admissions/Regional Officer - Los Angeles
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Columbia College Chicago Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Columbia College Chicago is an acclaimed undergraduate and graduate institution that provides a comprehensive education in the arts, communications, and public relations. We constantly aim to reach our full potential as an educational innovator, incubator of new creative practice and generator of real-world success for young creatives. We are in the heart of Chicago, across the street from historic Grant Park, and housed in some of the most iconic buildings in the South Loop.
Columbia College Chicago a private urban institution of over 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students, four-year College offering a distinctive curriculum that blends liberal arts, creative and media arts and business is currently searching for an
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADMISSION/REGIONAL OFFICER – LOS ANGELES.
Position Summary
As a member of the Office of Admissions and reporting to the Senior Director of Admissions Partnerships, the Assistant Director of Admission/Regional Officer – Los Angeles will serve as the primary point of contact for prospective first-time, transfer, and international students in the greater Los Angeles area. This role supports students throughout the admissions process, providing guidance on our academic programs and campus culture at Columbia College.
Based in Los Angeles, CA, this role will lead recruitment efforts across assigned territories, including national and international markets, and will play an essential role in meeting departmental enrollment goals. The Admission Officer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to implement outreach strategies designed to attract and enroll a diverse student body. This includes managing local events, executing marketing initiatives, and counseling prospective students and their families.
Flex work options are available.
Duties & Responsibilities
Serve as Columbia College’s primary admissions representative for the Los Angeles, California region, focused on recruiting high school seniors, recent graduates, and transferring students with fewer than 12 college credits. Manage a designated recruitment territory, including Los Angeles and other assigned regions (domestic and international). Attend and represent Columbia College at high school visits, college fairs, community-based organization events, and other outreach activities throughout the LA area. Provide information sessions to students, families, and high school counselors about Columbia College’s mission, academic offerings, student life, admissions process, and financial aid opportunities. Maintain frequent and meaningful communication with prospective students and key influencers (parents, counselors, etc.) through phone, email, text, and in-person interactions. Meet or exceed assigned annual enrollment targets. Coordinate individual and group campus visits, both virtually and in-person, including involvement from faculty and current students. Support the planning and execution of local and national recruitment and yield events, both on- and off-campus. Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of all undergraduate programs and extracurricular opportunities offered by Columbia College. Prioritize outreach efforts using the Slate CRM system to identify, cultivate, and engage high-potential applicants. Review admission applications and manage applicant files to ensure completion and facilitate admission decisions. Collaborate with the Financial Aid Office to support families in completing aid packages and understanding financial options. Represent Columbia College at Los Angeles community events, including school district-sponsored programs and other public forums (public speaking required). Stay informed on Columbia College graduate programs and assist with graduate recruitment as needed. Contribute to departmental planning, strategy development, and goal-setting initiatives. Monitor and adhere to departmental budget guidelines. Comply with Columbia College policies and procedures. Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned or required Bachelor's degree preferred. One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have strong computer skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Valid Driver's License without restrictions required. Demonstrate courtesy and respect in interactions with internal and external constituents (prospective students, parents). Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals. Ability to draft reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from prospective students, parents, high school counselors, and members of the campus or business community. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to work weekends, extended workdays, and/or overnight travel, as required.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee and is subject to change based on the needs of the department and/or college.
Position Minimum Hourly Rate or Annual Salary: $68,640.00
Position Maximum Hourly Rate or Annual Salary:
$82,368.00
The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including department budget.
At Columbia, we offer a rewarding work environment for our faculty and staff. We take pride in offering competitive benefits with affordable health, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; commuter benefit program, life, and accidental, death & dismemberment coverage; paid and unpaid leave options; work/life benefits; educational assistance programs; and retirement and financial planning benefits. Click here for more information.
We invite you to join our talented faculty and staff and become part of our collective aspiration to ensure Columbia prepares students for success in their creative fields through innovation, engagement, and real-world experiences.
Additional Information
Position subject to a background screening This is a Union position This is a full-time position This position is overtime ineligible Cover letter required
Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Columbia College Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations concerning civil rights. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.
Primary Location
United States-Illinois-Chicago
Job
Administrative/Clerical
Schedule
Full-time
Shift
Day Job
Job Type
Standard
Job Level
Individual Contributor
Travel
No Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Columbia College Chicago Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Columbia College Chicago is an acclaimed undergraduate and graduate institution that provides a comprehensive education in the arts, communications, and public relations. We constantly aim to reach our full potential as an educational innovator, incubator of new creative practice and generator of real-world success for young creatives. We are in the heart of Chicago, across the street from historic Grant Park, and housed in some of the most iconic buildings in the South Loop.
Columbia College Chicago a private urban institution of over 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students, four-year College offering a distinctive curriculum that blends liberal arts, creative and media arts and business is currently searching for an
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADMISSION/REGIONAL OFFICER – LOS ANGELES.
Position Summary
As a member of the Office of Admissions and reporting to the Senior Director of Admissions Partnerships, the Assistant Director of Admission/Regional Officer – Los Angeles will serve as the primary point of contact for prospective first-time, transfer, and international students in the greater Los Angeles area. This role supports students throughout the admissions process, providing guidance on our academic programs and campus culture at Columbia College.
Based in Los Angeles, CA, this role will lead recruitment efforts across assigned territories, including national and international markets, and will play an essential role in meeting departmental enrollment goals. The Admission Officer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to implement outreach strategies designed to attract and enroll a diverse student body. This includes managing local events, executing marketing initiatives, and counseling prospective students and their families.
Flex work options are available.
Duties & Responsibilities
Serve as Columbia College’s primary admissions representative for the Los Angeles, California region, focused on recruiting high school seniors, recent graduates, and transferring students with fewer than 12 college credits. Manage a designated recruitment territory, including Los Angeles and other assigned regions (domestic and international). Attend and represent Columbia College at high school visits, college fairs, community-based organization events, and other outreach activities throughout the LA area. Provide information sessions to students, families, and high school counselors about Columbia College’s mission, academic offerings, student life, admissions process, and financial aid opportunities. Maintain frequent and meaningful communication with prospective students and key influencers (parents, counselors, etc.) through phone, email, text, and in-person interactions. Meet or exceed assigned annual enrollment targets. Coordinate individual and group campus visits, both virtually and in-person, including involvement from faculty and current students. Support the planning and execution of local and national recruitment and yield events, both on- and off-campus. Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of all undergraduate programs and extracurricular opportunities offered by Columbia College. Prioritize outreach efforts using the Slate CRM system to identify, cultivate, and engage high-potential applicants. Review admission applications and manage applicant files to ensure completion and facilitate admission decisions. Collaborate with the Financial Aid Office to support families in completing aid packages and understanding financial options. Represent Columbia College at Los Angeles community events, including school district-sponsored programs and other public forums (public speaking required). Stay informed on Columbia College graduate programs and assist with graduate recruitment as needed. Contribute to departmental planning, strategy development, and goal-setting initiatives. Monitor and adhere to departmental budget guidelines. Comply with Columbia College policies and procedures. Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned or required Bachelor's degree preferred. One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have strong computer skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Valid Driver's License without restrictions required. Demonstrate courtesy and respect in interactions with internal and external constituents (prospective students, parents). Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals. Ability to draft reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from prospective students, parents, high school counselors, and members of the campus or business community. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to work weekends, extended workdays, and/or overnight travel, as required.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee and is subject to change based on the needs of the department and/or college.
Position Minimum Hourly Rate or Annual Salary: $68,640.00
Position Maximum Hourly Rate or Annual Salary:
$82,368.00
The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including department budget.
At Columbia, we offer a rewarding work environment for our faculty and staff. We take pride in offering competitive benefits with affordable health, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; commuter benefit program, life, and accidental, death & dismemberment coverage; paid and unpaid leave options; work/life benefits; educational assistance programs; and retirement and financial planning benefits. Click here for more information.
We invite you to join our talented faculty and staff and become part of our collective aspiration to ensure Columbia prepares students for success in their creative fields through innovation, engagement, and real-world experiences.
Additional Information
Position subject to a background screening This is a Union position This is a full-time position This position is overtime ineligible Cover letter required
Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Columbia College Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations concerning civil rights. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.
Primary Location
United States-Illinois-Chicago
Job
Administrative/Clerical
Schedule
Full-time
Shift
Day Job
Job Type
Standard
Job Level
Individual Contributor
Travel
No Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Education and Training Industries Higher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Columbia College Chicago by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Assistant Director of Admissions” roles.
Chicago, IL $45,000.00-$50,000.00 4 weeks ago Evanston, IL $53,000.00-$58,000.00 1 week ago Gary, IN $45,000.00-$47,000.00 2 weeks ago Assistant Director, Student Recruitment and Admissions
Chicago, IL $55,000.00-$65,000.00 3 weeks ago Chicago, IL $51,000.00-$59,000.00 2 months ago Chicago, IL $55,900.00-$63,600.00 4 weeks ago Chicago, IL $50,820.00-$57,615.00 4 days ago Assistant/Associate Director of Enrollment Management
Chicago, IL $70,000.00-$80,000.00 1 week ago Laboratory Schools: Assistant Director of Admissions, Early Childhood
Chicago, IL $68,000.00-$93,500.00 2 months ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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