Admissions Events Manager

Located in the vibrant community that is Gwinnett County, Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) is a technology-rich, financially affordable, four-year institution with an access mission, housed on a modern 260-acre campus, 30 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta.

GGC's transformative model of education prepares students to be life-long learners through the four pillars of scholarship, leadership, service and creativity. With a diverse student body of over 11,000 and a similarly diverse faculty and staff of 1,300+, the college embraces innovative approaches to education and administrative services through an inclusive culture.

Georgia Gwinnett College recognizes the talents of its faculty and staff as the institution's most critical asset. Essential to the college's mission is the critical need to attract, retain, and engage a diverse and highly qualified workforce. In addition to the University System of Georgia's expansive benefit and retirement offerings, employees who have completed six months of regular full-time service with GGC are eligible for the system's Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). This program fosters the development and professional growth of employees through tuition assistance for eligible courses at any of the system's 26 institutions.

The University System of Georgia's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits for eligible positions, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision plans, paid holidays, sick and vacation leave and retirement savings plans. More information can be found by visiting the USG Benefits webpage:

The Admissions Events Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of successful campus visit experiences (on campus, off campus, and virtual events) for prospective students and their families, including both small and large-scale events. This individual will report directly to the Director of Admissions, and work closely with faculty, staff, and external partners to support events. The Events Manager will also assess overall visitor satisfaction and enrollment results related to campus visits and events. Additionally, the Admissions Events Manager oversees the student ambassador program, including scheduling campus tours and conducting on-going training. This individual is expected to play a key role in fostering a positive work environment with the expectation of continuous improvement and first-class customer service. Collaborative and team-oriented skills with a commitment to student success and diversity are essential attributes to this position.

• Responsible for the full life-cycle of admissions recruitment events from design, planning, staffing, facilitating, execution, management, and evaluation of both small and large-scale events, including serving as primary contact to campus partners, vendors, and other external partners who support admissions-related events; maintains admissions event operating budget
• Responsible for maintaining the visitation calendar, event registration, and communication for admissions events, campus tours, group tours, and follow-up communication
• Provide direct oversight, planning, and coordination for all campus tours, including daily and group tours from local primary and secondary schools and community organizations, which includes an admissions welcome presentation by the Admissions Events Manager
• Responsible for providing Director of Admissions comprehensive recruitment activities and events schedules, including itinerary, and budget information, monthly and annual visitor data reports, detailed event summaries, and assessment results highlighting success, application conversion results, yield, and recommendations to implement improvement
• Manage the Student Ambassador program, including selection process, comprehensive training, daily responsibilities, monthly meetings, and annual retreat
• Assist Admissions Counselors with planning recruitment and yield events for their assigned territories to move prospective students through the admissions process
• Serve as admissions point-of-contact for 25Live room reservations for events and meetings
• Meet weekly with enrollment management marketing committee to develop strategy to promote campus visit experiences and provide communication needs for admissions events, including (but not limited to) website updates, print materials, and digital marketing
• Develop and maintain rapport with enrollment management and academic and student affairs faculty and staff, and other campus partners to enhance visit experiences for campus visitors (on campus, off campus, and virtually)

4 Year / Bachelor's degree in related field
2 or more years of admissions, event planning or recruitment experience

• Master's Degree
• 3 or more years of admissions and enrollment experience highly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead groups
• Ability to track data and proficiency use of necessary software, such as CRM , Banner Student System, Microsoft Office Suite

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Strong interpersonal, customer service skills, and a positive, cheerful attitude
• Ability to interact professionally and communicate effectively with the GGC community, including leadership, faculty, staff, and students
• Ability to work with a diverse student population
• Knowledge in higher education, prospective student college search, and the enrollment process
• Demonstration of a caring and positive professional attitude
• Willingness to serve on GGC committees
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and events in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to manage changes, cancellations, and last-minute details
• Proficient in the usage of computer programs and technology, including Microsoft Office
• Able to travel and work nights and weekends as required

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Gwinnett College, as determined by Georgia Gwinnett College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Georgia Gwinnett College is an equal employment, equal access, equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It is the policy and practice of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote, retain, and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, sex/gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, AREA, and Executive Order 11246 ). For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Georgia Gwinnett College Human Resources Team at (678) 407.5070 or email hr@ggc.edu. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Payroll and Benefits at (678) 407.5070 or email benefits@ggc.edu. Any individual who feels that they may have been discriminated against, should contact the Office of Diversity & Equity Compliance at odec@ggc.edu.

Due to the volume of applications, applicants may not receive a reply from the College unless an applicant is selected for an interview. Review of applications will continue until positions are filled. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and proof of eligibility will be contemporaneously required upon acceptance of an employment offer. Any resulting employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, as determined by Georgia Gwinnett College in its sole discretion. Georgia Gwinnett College, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Georgia is an open records state.

Physical Requirements

Position requires local travel. Ability to lift and carry files and materials. Ability to move from one office to another office on campus. Adequate vision, hearing and manual dexterity to interact with people in person, on the phone and in writing. Job takes place in normal environmental conditions.

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