Georgia State University
Assistant Director, Honors College Recruitment
Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Overview
Assistant Director, Honors College Recruitment
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Georgia State University The Honors College at Georgia State University serves 1,800 students by engaging their curiosity, empowering them to reach their highest potential, and inspiring them to find their place in the world. Honors students pursue research, mentorship, service, leadership, and deep engagement with their interests. They build lifelong connections and chart purposeful paths toward their futures. They are the leaders of tomorrow, thriving in their chosen careers with post-graduate placements at prestigious universities and respected employers across business, non-profit, and government sectors. The Honors College at Georgia State University seeks applications for an experienced, creative, enthusiastic, and collaborative Director of Admissions who will lead a synergistic team in recruiting students excited about the Honors College experience at the Atlanta and Perimeter College campuses. The Director collaborates with administrative offices (university admissions, housing, new student orientation, financial aid) and various academic departments to build academically talented classes at the Atlanta and Perimeter campuses. The Director reports to the Dean and works closely with the Associate Dean at the Perimeter College campuses. WHAT MAKES the Honors College A GREAT PLACE? Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc. A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners. Professional development opportunity and mentorship A rapidly growing center within an academic setting
HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO
Strategic Leadership and Oversight
Continue to grow the Honors College student population in terms of achievement, local, national, and global reach.
Collaborate and communicate with university partners to help the College welcome new students seamlessly.
Maintain a mindset of continual improvement and the importance of teamwork.
Use data to elevate recruitment, admission, yield, and retention processes and outcomes.
Stay abreast of national and local trends in college admissions.
Supervision
Lead the admissions team through successful admission cycles. Manage budgetary resources.
Supervise an admissions counselor, a scholarships coordinator, and student assistants. Identify professional development opportunities for career progression.
Supervise a team of Honors College Ambassadors who assist with events.
Recruitment and Yield
Develop data-driven recruitment and yield plans with the admissions team.
Implement information and yield events, in-person or virtually, on the Atlanta campus and at Perimeter College campuses.
Supervise the admission counselor's in-state and out-of-state travel strategy and support their well-being during travel.
Attend in-state and out-of-state NACAC-hosted college fairs when needed.
Respond promptly to inquiries from prospective students and parents/guardians.
Monitor yield in real-time and respond to achieve yearly admission goals.
Recruit transition students from Perimeter College, in coordination with an Honors College Coordinator, through outreach and invitation to the Atlanta campus.
Be an expert on all facets of the Honors College, including student achievements.
Admission Process
Organize the application review process, implement it, and release admissions decisions by the deadline.
Ensure accurate dissemination of admission status to students.
Collaborate with University Housing to secure rooms in the Honors Living and Learning Community.
Retention
Consult with the Office of Academic Assistance, the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, and Student Success to evaluate retention over time.
Develop strategies to increase retention in collaboration with relevant departments and units.
Prestigious Scholarships
Develop a targeted strategy to increase the number of applications for the Stamps and Presidential Scholarships.
Supervise the application review processes and execution of Scholarship Day, including arranging out-of-state travel and accommodations, with assistance from the coordinator.
Participate in the final selection process.
Marketing and Communication
Collaborate with Director of Communications to create targeted prospective student communication plans, review and revise marketing materials, and the acceptance package.
Consult on social media strategy for recruitment and yield and other public relations/marketing and communication techniques for reaching target audiences.
Relationship Building
Maintain and strengthen existing pipeline partners and create new ones.
Cultivate relationships with high school counselors and establish a high school counselor advisory board.
Evaluation
Establish an evaluation plan to assess the success of all office efforts. Include process and outcome data on recruitment, admission, yield, melt, housing, and retention.
Collect and manage data from multiple sources to analyze and visually represent to audiences across the university.
Maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date database of all activities.
Disclaimer : This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion of the employee's direct supervisor.
Qualifications
Minimum Hiring Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and five years of supervisory management experience; or a combination of education and related experience. Preferred Hiring Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with five years of college admissions experience Mastery of the admissions technology platform, Slate Knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to admissions operations Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong ability to organize and analyze data Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams Detail-oriented, organized, and focused approach to work Developed data analytics and presentation skills Marketing experience
Details College/Business Unit:
Honors College
Department:
The Honors College
Location:
Atlanta Campus
Shift:
8:30am-5:15pm
Salary:
$70,000 - $74,000
Pay Grade:
2-1
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Job Type:
Full Time (Benefits Eligible)
Job Posting:
10/10/25, 3:07:44 PM
Closing Date:
11/01/25, 3:59:00 AM
Special Instructions and Compliance Special Instructions : To be fully considered, candidates must provide a complete GSU application, resume, cover letter, and three professional references.
Georgia State University Values
and USG Core Value statements are cited as part of campus policy. Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Details regarding equal employment opportunity, background checks, and campus safety policies are provided in the original posting.
Note : Georgia State University's career board updates daily and requisitions may be removed without prior notice or before posting expires.
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Assistant Director, Honors College Recruitment
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Georgia State University The Honors College at Georgia State University serves 1,800 students by engaging their curiosity, empowering them to reach their highest potential, and inspiring them to find their place in the world. Honors students pursue research, mentorship, service, leadership, and deep engagement with their interests. They build lifelong connections and chart purposeful paths toward their futures. They are the leaders of tomorrow, thriving in their chosen careers with post-graduate placements at prestigious universities and respected employers across business, non-profit, and government sectors. The Honors College at Georgia State University seeks applications for an experienced, creative, enthusiastic, and collaborative Director of Admissions who will lead a synergistic team in recruiting students excited about the Honors College experience at the Atlanta and Perimeter College campuses. The Director collaborates with administrative offices (university admissions, housing, new student orientation, financial aid) and various academic departments to build academically talented classes at the Atlanta and Perimeter campuses. The Director reports to the Dean and works closely with the Associate Dean at the Perimeter College campuses. WHAT MAKES the Honors College A GREAT PLACE? Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc. A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners. Professional development opportunity and mentorship A rapidly growing center within an academic setting
HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO
Strategic Leadership and Oversight
Continue to grow the Honors College student population in terms of achievement, local, national, and global reach.
Collaborate and communicate with university partners to help the College welcome new students seamlessly.
Maintain a mindset of continual improvement and the importance of teamwork.
Use data to elevate recruitment, admission, yield, and retention processes and outcomes.
Stay abreast of national and local trends in college admissions.
Supervision
Lead the admissions team through successful admission cycles. Manage budgetary resources.
Supervise an admissions counselor, a scholarships coordinator, and student assistants. Identify professional development opportunities for career progression.
Supervise a team of Honors College Ambassadors who assist with events.
Recruitment and Yield
Develop data-driven recruitment and yield plans with the admissions team.
Implement information and yield events, in-person or virtually, on the Atlanta campus and at Perimeter College campuses.
Supervise the admission counselor's in-state and out-of-state travel strategy and support their well-being during travel.
Attend in-state and out-of-state NACAC-hosted college fairs when needed.
Respond promptly to inquiries from prospective students and parents/guardians.
Monitor yield in real-time and respond to achieve yearly admission goals.
Recruit transition students from Perimeter College, in coordination with an Honors College Coordinator, through outreach and invitation to the Atlanta campus.
Be an expert on all facets of the Honors College, including student achievements.
Admission Process
Organize the application review process, implement it, and release admissions decisions by the deadline.
Ensure accurate dissemination of admission status to students.
Collaborate with University Housing to secure rooms in the Honors Living and Learning Community.
Retention
Consult with the Office of Academic Assistance, the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, and Student Success to evaluate retention over time.
Develop strategies to increase retention in collaboration with relevant departments and units.
Prestigious Scholarships
Develop a targeted strategy to increase the number of applications for the Stamps and Presidential Scholarships.
Supervise the application review processes and execution of Scholarship Day, including arranging out-of-state travel and accommodations, with assistance from the coordinator.
Participate in the final selection process.
Marketing and Communication
Collaborate with Director of Communications to create targeted prospective student communication plans, review and revise marketing materials, and the acceptance package.
Consult on social media strategy for recruitment and yield and other public relations/marketing and communication techniques for reaching target audiences.
Relationship Building
Maintain and strengthen existing pipeline partners and create new ones.
Cultivate relationships with high school counselors and establish a high school counselor advisory board.
Evaluation
Establish an evaluation plan to assess the success of all office efforts. Include process and outcome data on recruitment, admission, yield, melt, housing, and retention.
Collect and manage data from multiple sources to analyze and visually represent to audiences across the university.
Maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date database of all activities.
Disclaimer : This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion of the employee's direct supervisor.
Qualifications
Minimum Hiring Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and five years of supervisory management experience; or a combination of education and related experience. Preferred Hiring Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with five years of college admissions experience Mastery of the admissions technology platform, Slate Knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to admissions operations Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong ability to organize and analyze data Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams Detail-oriented, organized, and focused approach to work Developed data analytics and presentation skills Marketing experience
Details College/Business Unit:
Honors College
Department:
The Honors College
Location:
Atlanta Campus
Shift:
8:30am-5:15pm
Salary:
$70,000 - $74,000
Pay Grade:
2-1
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Job Type:
Full Time (Benefits Eligible)
Job Posting:
10/10/25, 3:07:44 PM
Closing Date:
11/01/25, 3:59:00 AM
Special Instructions and Compliance Special Instructions : To be fully considered, candidates must provide a complete GSU application, resume, cover letter, and three professional references.
Georgia State University Values
and USG Core Value statements are cited as part of campus policy. Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Details regarding equal employment opportunity, background checks, and campus safety policies are provided in the original posting.
Note : Georgia State University's career board updates daily and requisitions may be removed without prior notice or before posting expires.
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