Assistant Director of Admissions for Degree Programs
The American College of the Mediterranean (ACM)

Reports To: Associate Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
Direct Reports: None
Status: Exempt
Office: This position is based in ACM’s U.S. Office of Admissions in San Diego, California

Job Purpose
The Assistant Director of Admissions for Degree Programs provides leadership, execution, and support of the marketing and recruitment initiatives for ACM's bachelor’s and master’s degree programs based at its campus in Aix-en-Provence, France.

Minimum Requirements
Experience that the ideal candidate would possess includes:

• Three or more years of work experience in an admissions or study abroad office environment Language skills: Intermediate to advanced reading, writing, and verbal skills in French Study abroad experience or has spent extensive time in an international setting Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in business, leadership, or related field preferred

Description of Duties and Tasks
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Executes ACM’s comprehensive marketing and recruitment initiatives, including social media Serves as main contact/advisor for all degree program inquiries and applicants Sits on the admissions committee and prepares completed degree student applications for review by the committee Manages ACM’s Common App portal including undergraduate and transfer applications Provides student visa support Uses HubSpot (CRM) to maintain prospective student and applicant engagement Leverages IAU Study Abroad partnerships for graduate degree marketing and recruitment Builds a network of stakeholders including career service officers, community college transfer service officers, high school guidance counselors, and IAU partner institution faculty Oversees and updates ACM’s print and online publications Supports and collaborates with the Assoc. Dir. of Admissions & Financial Aid for FA awarding process Prepares enrollment reports: standing reports based on consistent time periods and ad-hoc reports as needed Updates ACM catalog and supports the renewal of ACM’s license through Arizona Conducts occasional domestic travel representing ACM at regional/national conferences, IAU Study Abroad partner institutions, community colleges, and high schools International travel to visit and observe operations at ACM degree and study abroad campuses Facilitates development and implementation of ACM admissions policies and procedures Plays an integral role in SIS implementation (SONIS) and future I.T. development Updates ACM website as needed Oversees and management of ACM’s degree program School of Record institutional partnerships and related requirements Establishes and maintains professional networks with related international education and admissions organizations and agencies (ie: AIEA, NAFSA, NACAC, WACAC, CCID, etc) Supports ACM’s application for NECHE accreditation as needed Working knowledge of ACM’s study abroad operations through Institute for American Universities (IAU) Collaborates with ACM colleagues abroad as required Other duties as assigned

Knowledge
Must possess the required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed:

• Current issues and best practices relating to international education Study abroad and degree program structures, marketing, and admissions practices Information systems necessary to support staff, student, and partner needs and requirements Knowledge of the U.S. higher education systems

Skills
Must possess the required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed:

• Focuses on productivity over process Effectively using interpersonal and communication skills, including tact and diplomacy, and working with individuals from different cultures Demonstrated working style that employs a proactive, initiative-driven approach to critical job tasks A creative and innovative approach to all aspects of the position Effectively using organization and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through Collaborating and networking with partner and prospective partner schools/institutions/organizations Making professional public presentations Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials Establishes and maintains effective and respectful working relationships Demonstrated proficiency in using standard office software applications

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting of objects up to 10 pounds Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling Work is performed in a standard office environment

Compensation package

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Robust benefits package including: Major medical insurance (employee premiums covered at 100%)
• Health Savings Account (with maximum employer contribution allowed by IRS) 403(b) retirement plan including 7% company contribution (employee contribution voluntary) Group insurance including vision, dental, life, and disability (employee premiums covered at 100%) PTO including four weeks of vacation, 10 holidays/personal days, with sick days included

Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for two references (who will not be contacted without the candidate's permission) to Kurt Schick, Vice President of U.S. Operations for ACM, at kurt.schick@iau.edu. Full consideration will be given to completed applications received by September 22. The position will remain open until filled with the ideal start date of November 1, 2023. No phone calls, please.