A Director of Admissions leads the admissions department of a college or university. Oversees the management of applications from prospective students of the institution and directs both prospective student outreach and recruitment efforts, and the process of determining which applications to accept.
Traditionally Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with occasional evening and weekend work required.
Salary:
Targeted Minimum Salary:
$54,000
Travel:
26-50%
Brief Statement of Duties Brief Statement of Duties:
Serve as a cross-functional admissions recruiter supporting both traditional on-campus undergraduate and Global Campus enrollment initiatives, with a strategic emphasis on transfer, adult, and online learners. Operate collaboratively between Undergraduate Admissions and Global Campus to develop integrated recruitment strategies, support enrollment growth across modalities, and ensure a seamless student experience from inquiry through enrollment.
Minimum Qualifications Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree Discipline/Degree Area:
Related Field Required Specialized Training/Certifications:
Valid motor vehicle driver's license
Required Minimum Work Experience:
Two years of professional experience in college admissions and one year of experience in any of the following: Working with college students in a college/university setting; Working with high school students as a counselor, teacher, or college/career adviser; Working in public relations, marketing, relationship-based sales or corporate staff recruitment. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the
Position Duties:
Extensive knowledge related to the college search process, university academic programs, services and policies. Broad and detailed understanding of admissions policies, procedures, and accepted admissions practices. Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience working with non-traditional and/or adult education students. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Working knowledge of student information systems, electronic communications and computer technologies and ability to learn new related technologies. Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; and learning and motivation. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources. Excellent oral and written communication and comprehension skills and interpersonal skills. Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Service Orientation-Actively looking for ways to help people. Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Time management skills. Ability to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. Ability to operate effectively in a cross-functional, results driven enrollment model involving Undergraduate Admissions, Global Campus, academic departments, advising, and student support units. Ability to make decisions and problem-solve. Demonstrated ability to operationalize recruitment strategies and meet recruitment goals.
Counseling college-bound students; Public relations/marketing, especially related to the teen/young adult market; Alumni relations or development work; International student admissions or adult education experience; Budgeting; Student information systems, e.g., Ellucian/Banner; Electronic communications and computer technologies, e.g., web, e-mail marketing, print on demand, imaging, social media, content management systems, constituent relationship management systems. Other Special Instructions to
Applicants:
Submit application, cover letter, resume and references. This position is not currently available for sponsorship.
Contact Information:
Erica Jean, HR Generalist, 906-227-1087 NMU is an equal opportunity employer.
