Assistant Director of Admissions at The O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs

Company: Indiana University
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: May 9, 2024

Job Description:

Founded in 1972 as SPEA, the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs is a world leader in public and environmental affairs and the largest school of public administration and public policy in the United States, boasting an alumni network of more than 36,000.



The O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs works to build a better world by helping people solve complex problems at the crossroads of policy, management, and science. We promote sound decisions, well-managed organizations, just and healthy societies, and a sustainable environment through education, scholarship, and civic engagement. All people deserve to live in thriving and sustainable communities.
Strong, healthy communities depend on well-educated, innovative and ethical leaders, and informed and engaged citizens.
Creative, current, and rigorous research informs sound decision-making.
Leaders need both relevant information and the skills necessary to interpret and use information and data effectively.
Successful leaders must be able to bridge public, private, and nonprofit sector boundaries.
We seek to foster a welcoming and inclusive workplace environment at O'Neill and in our team, ensuring all individuals are valued and recognized for their contributions, talents, and unique perspectives. Diversity information found here .
The O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs seeks an Assistant Director of Admissions.
Coordinates daily recruitment activities within the O'Neill School including daily information sessions and individual appointments for prospective students and their guests.
Leads the O'Neill ambassador team, supervising, training, and evaluating a team of 5-10 graduate and undergraduate student staff who support daily recruitment activities, student visits, outreach activities, and recruitment travel.
Collaborates and consults with the Office of Enrollment Management and the O'Neill School, implements a strategic recruitment plan that encompasses strategies for attracting high-quality undergraduate students to the IU Bloomington campus and the O'Neill School, including the Civic Leaders Living-Learning Center (CLC).
Coordinates recruitment processes for admissions for the IU Bloomington campus with specific responsibilities dedicated to the strategic recruitment and enrollment needs of the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs.
Analyzes data and maintains accurate records of communications with prospective students, prioritizing data-driven approaches to targeting potential students and evaluating and interpreting regular recruitment, admission, and enrollment reports.
Represents the Office of Admissions and the O'Neill School at on-campus and off-campus recruitment programs run by Office of Admissions, Office of Enrollment Management, and Office of Scholarships, for example college fairs, visitor presentations, virtual webinars, and individual appointments.
Assists with the coordination of the direct admission review and scholarship allocation processes within the O'Neill School.
Collaborates with O'Neill information technology and records offices to manage and process admissions and scholarship data.
Reports recruitment, admissions, and enrollment data on a regular basis.
Integrates a diverse and strategic communications strategy in collaboration with other departments, geared toward specific student declared academic major, career interests, and geographic factors.
Identifies and develops partnerships for outreach to prospective students and influencers.
Interprets academic policies and exercises authority and independent judgment.
Exercises independent judgment and uses census data and modeling tools to identify effective marketing plans and strategies to address specific populations.
Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
Bachelor's degree in business, public policy, or related field

Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
The O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs


For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Multiple plan options for medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
- Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
- Additional supplemental retirement plan options
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
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