Posting Details Request to Recruit Location Boone, North Carolina Faculty Rank No Provide Rank Position Number 069141 Department Enrollment Mgt

• Admissions
• 240300 Position Summary Information Primary Purpose This position leads the planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating of all first-year student recruitment operations for the Office of Admissions at Appalachian State University.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Enrollment Management, Admissions, the Director of First-Year Recruitment is responsible for developing and implementing recruitment strategies that generate over 20,000 applications annually, with oversight of domestic and international first-year student recruitment. This role emphasizes staff management, territory strategy, recruitment travel (both in-state and out-of-state), and recruiter outreach. The position also focuses heavily on personnel hiring, training, development and accountability, fostering a high-performing and professional recruitment team. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in college student personnel, public administration, general business, or a related field. At least three years of experience in student admissions or recruitment in a post-secondary institution or relevant experience, including two years in a leadership capacity supervising professional staff. Demonstrated experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation. Knowledge of recruitment strategies, enrollment management, and student outreach. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills. License/Certification Required Valid driver's license and ability to rent vehicle. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with both domestic and international student populations. Familiarity with data analysis and predictive modeling in recruitment strategies. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet enrollment goals. Strong background in fostering teamwork and staff development. Passion for college access Bilingual Essential Duties and Responsibilities Personnel Management and Development Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate professional staff and student employees involved in first-year recruitment. Provide leadership, coaching, and professional development opportunities to ensure a highly effective team. Evaluate territory performance. Monitor recruitment activity and territory funnel development. Use data to inform coaching and accountability. Foster a positive and productive work environment with a focus on accountability, teamwork, and excellent customer service. Work collaboratively with the CRM/Slate team to ensure proper data visualization and accountability. Type of Position Full Time Position Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S. Appointment Type 1.0 Work Schedule/Hours Mon

• Fri., 8:00
• 5:00 pm, occasional weekends for divisional events Number of Hours Per Week 40 Number of Months Per Year 12 Mandatory Staff No Suggested Salary Range $73,130
• $83,340 Physical Demands of Position To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Posting Details Information Posting Date 09/18/2026 Closing Date 10/18/2026 Open Until Filled No Evaluation of Applications Begins 09/23/2026 Proposed Date of Hire 11/18/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach required documents: Cover Letter Resume List of References with Contact Information Search Chair Name Kim Morton Search Chair Email mortonka@appstate.

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//appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/56230 Posting Number 201501851P