New River Community College
Assistant Director of Admissions for Event Programming
New River Community College, Elon, North Carolina, United States
Assistant Director of Admissions for Event Programming
Location: Elon University Campus
Title:
Assistant Director of Admissions for Event Programming
Position Type:
Staff Full-Time
Days Per Week:
Monday - Friday
Hours Per Week:
40
VP Area:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Department:
Admissions
Position Summary The Assistant Director of Admissions for Event Programming falls under the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid. This position reports to the Director of Admissions for Campus Visit in the department of Campus Visit within Undergraduate Admissions.
This role is responsible for planning and executing all on‑campus undergraduate admissions events, as well as off‑campus events/regional programming and all virtual programming. It will serve as a member of the daily campus visit presentation team, offer supplemental support during fall travel, and read admissions files before committee.
The position requires strong communication and relationship building skills while serving as the admissions liaison between faculty, deans, and other campus partners for events.
Benefits of Working at Elon As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative, and best‑run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development, and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.
Elon’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina – a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh, and Durham.
Employees enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.
Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses.
Tuition remission for approved graduate‑level courses after 12 months of employment.
Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.
Immediate eligibility for health, dental, and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.
Free use of campus fitness facilities.
Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment, and our Division I Phoenix athletics.
Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners, and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.
Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences, and perspectives of our community members. As an equal‑opportunity employer, Elon's principles of diversity extend to race, gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, prioritize lifelong learning, emphasize personal integrity, and uphold an ethic of service.
Minimum Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree with 1–3 years of experience in event planning, especially within higher education.
Preferred Education and Experience 2+ years of event planning within higher education, particularly in admission/enrollment.
Job Duties On‑Campus Event Coordination Coordinate all on‑campus undergraduate admissions events, including but not limited to prospective student events (fall and spring open houses), admitted student programming, scholarship weekend, inclusive excellence‑themed events, and visits from school/independent counselors.
Alongside the Director of Campus Visits, communicate effectively with all campus constituents, including senior staff, deans, and faculty, to ensure all parties understand their roles and responsibilities related to supporting the events.
Serve as the main point of contact with event technology, moving and set‑up/Facilities Management, Campus Safety and Police, catering, and external vendors to ensure appropriate event support.
Draft calendars and timelines of annual event communication and schedule approvals. Work with the Operations and Communication team to create internal and external event communications.
Create staffing plans for all events, lead the staff pre‑event meeting, update post‑event surveys, and ensure timely delivery to constituents. Draft summary reports after each event from survey data, schedule debrief meetings, and adjust future events accordingly.
Alert campus community about admissions events in a timely manner, conduct peer research on admissions events, and assess the feasibility of implementation.
Complete Crowd Manager Certification, develop an emergency response plan, participate in regularly scheduled Campus Planning and Logistics meetings, and serve as a member of the Fellow Weekend Planning Committee in late fall.
Manage a personal expense report online via Elon’s procurement card site.
Off‑Campus Event Coordination Identify appropriate venue spaces for off‑campus programs.
Coordinate with on‑site venue coordinators to set appropriate technology, catering, parking, and other event needs.
Collaborate with the Operations and Communications team to ensure registration and invites include the necessary information for each program.
Schedule pre‑ and post‑event meetings with admissions staff and campus partners. Coordinate necessary travel arrangements for campus partners and students as needed.
Support regional admission staff members with venue coordination and submitting contracts for approval.
Identify and communicate with Elon Alumni and Parents in key markets for additional volunteer support at off‑campus programs.
Virtual Event Programs In collaboration with the campus visit team, create the schedule for all virtual admissions‑related programming.
Identify dates and times for virtual events and work with the Operations/Communications team on student registration and communication.
Review necessary communication for virtual programs, schedule presenters (admissions staff, faculty, students, campus partners), and issue reminders.
Summer – weekly information sessions
Fall – weekly information session, programming to generate applications, information on scholarships programs.
Spring – weekly information session, admitted student session, programming for admitted students, and programming for deposit‑paid students.
Daily Campus Visit / Student Supervision Support the daily campus visit experience by providing information sessions for prospective students and guests.
Supervise student event interns, attend weekly staff and student leader meetings, and participate in team trainings.
Participate in tour guide and intern hiring and supervision.
Inclusive Community Building Community is foundational to Elon and a shared responsibility within our residential campus. All employees are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and engagement with Elon’s foundational commitment to relationships, mentoring, and collaboration in a close‑knit residential community.
Employees are encouraged to join activities such as College Coffee, Numen Lumen, campus cultural events, athletic events, continuing education, professional development opportunities, and employee resource groups to demonstrate an active commitment to the Elon community.
To apply, visit: https://jobs.elon.edu/jobs/assistant-director-of-admissions-for-event-programming-elon-university-campus-north-carolina-united-states.
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Title:
Assistant Director of Admissions for Event Programming
Position Type:
Staff Full-Time
Days Per Week:
Monday - Friday
Hours Per Week:
40
VP Area:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Department:
Admissions
Position Summary The Assistant Director of Admissions for Event Programming falls under the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid. This position reports to the Director of Admissions for Campus Visit in the department of Campus Visit within Undergraduate Admissions.
This role is responsible for planning and executing all on‑campus undergraduate admissions events, as well as off‑campus events/regional programming and all virtual programming. It will serve as a member of the daily campus visit presentation team, offer supplemental support during fall travel, and read admissions files before committee.
The position requires strong communication and relationship building skills while serving as the admissions liaison between faculty, deans, and other campus partners for events.
Benefits of Working at Elon As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative, and best‑run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development, and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.
Elon’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina – a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh, and Durham.
Employees enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.
Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses.
Tuition remission for approved graduate‑level courses after 12 months of employment.
Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.
Immediate eligibility for health, dental, and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.
Free use of campus fitness facilities.
Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment, and our Division I Phoenix athletics.
Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners, and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.
Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences, and perspectives of our community members. As an equal‑opportunity employer, Elon's principles of diversity extend to race, gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, prioritize lifelong learning, emphasize personal integrity, and uphold an ethic of service.
Minimum Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree with 1–3 years of experience in event planning, especially within higher education.
Preferred Education and Experience 2+ years of event planning within higher education, particularly in admission/enrollment.
Job Duties On‑Campus Event Coordination Coordinate all on‑campus undergraduate admissions events, including but not limited to prospective student events (fall and spring open houses), admitted student programming, scholarship weekend, inclusive excellence‑themed events, and visits from school/independent counselors.
Alongside the Director of Campus Visits, communicate effectively with all campus constituents, including senior staff, deans, and faculty, to ensure all parties understand their roles and responsibilities related to supporting the events.
Serve as the main point of contact with event technology, moving and set‑up/Facilities Management, Campus Safety and Police, catering, and external vendors to ensure appropriate event support.
Draft calendars and timelines of annual event communication and schedule approvals. Work with the Operations and Communication team to create internal and external event communications.
Create staffing plans for all events, lead the staff pre‑event meeting, update post‑event surveys, and ensure timely delivery to constituents. Draft summary reports after each event from survey data, schedule debrief meetings, and adjust future events accordingly.
Alert campus community about admissions events in a timely manner, conduct peer research on admissions events, and assess the feasibility of implementation.
Complete Crowd Manager Certification, develop an emergency response plan, participate in regularly scheduled Campus Planning and Logistics meetings, and serve as a member of the Fellow Weekend Planning Committee in late fall.
Manage a personal expense report online via Elon’s procurement card site.
Off‑Campus Event Coordination Identify appropriate venue spaces for off‑campus programs.
Coordinate with on‑site venue coordinators to set appropriate technology, catering, parking, and other event needs.
Collaborate with the Operations and Communications team to ensure registration and invites include the necessary information for each program.
Schedule pre‑ and post‑event meetings with admissions staff and campus partners. Coordinate necessary travel arrangements for campus partners and students as needed.
Support regional admission staff members with venue coordination and submitting contracts for approval.
Identify and communicate with Elon Alumni and Parents in key markets for additional volunteer support at off‑campus programs.
Virtual Event Programs In collaboration with the campus visit team, create the schedule for all virtual admissions‑related programming.
Identify dates and times for virtual events and work with the Operations/Communications team on student registration and communication.
Review necessary communication for virtual programs, schedule presenters (admissions staff, faculty, students, campus partners), and issue reminders.
Summer – weekly information sessions
Fall – weekly information session, programming to generate applications, information on scholarships programs.
Spring – weekly information session, admitted student session, programming for admitted students, and programming for deposit‑paid students.
Daily Campus Visit / Student Supervision Support the daily campus visit experience by providing information sessions for prospective students and guests.
Supervise student event interns, attend weekly staff and student leader meetings, and participate in team trainings.
Participate in tour guide and intern hiring and supervision.
Inclusive Community Building Community is foundational to Elon and a shared responsibility within our residential campus. All employees are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and engagement with Elon’s foundational commitment to relationships, mentoring, and collaboration in a close‑knit residential community.
Employees are encouraged to join activities such as College Coffee, Numen Lumen, campus cultural events, athletic events, continuing education, professional development opportunities, and employee resource groups to demonstrate an active commitment to the Elon community.
To apply, visit: https://jobs.elon.edu/jobs/assistant-director-of-admissions-for-event-programming-elon-university-campus-north-carolina-united-states.
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