Assistant Director-Admissions

Nature of Work Assist in the development and implementation of a student recruitment strategy with specialization in a focus area. Involves recruiting students, recording student data, and travel. Examples of Work Performed Lead for event and visit strategy, collaborating with other departments to maximize the effectiveness of a campus interactions and prospective students and parents. Oversee and maintain a master event calendar of all recruiting events across campus, ensuring Admissions participation and objectives are aligned with enrollment goals. Strategically plan recruitment events and outreach with campus partners (academic, athletics, etc.) Includes presenting information regarding Chadron State College benefits and opportunities in one-on-one, small, and large groups settings. Coordinates, participate and facilitate assessment in recruitment activities and events; including on-campus; high school based; virtual events; campus visits; summer orientations; and group visits Create, develop, and maintain an effective working relationship with area high schools, community college staff, and community-based organizations as relates to the Chadron area ensuring Chadron State College's participation or representation at public facing events. Events may include parades, county fairs, concerts, and high school or community college athletic events. Create and manage annual budget for all individual and group visits, as well as projected expenditures of for off campus events such as Future Eagle Nights, Athletic event sponsorships, and regional community involvement events. Maintain reports assessing effectiveness of activities and budgetary expenditures and present monthly budget reports to Vice President for Enrollment Management. Track and analyze prospects, recruitment and student data to meet recruitment outcomes set by the college . Analyze ROI and other key indicators necessary to help achieve enrollment goals. Maintain records of number of visitors and prepare monthly and year-end reports of visitation activities in student information systems. Meet enrollment goals for assigned target recruitment events and areas and report progress of recruitment efforts on a regular basis. Assist in the development, marketing and promotion for ongoing recruitment and enrollment events/activities which may include but not limited to: on-campus recruitment events, registration and orientation events, Scholastic Day, and Move-In Days Counsel (via telephone, virtually, and in person) with prospective students and their families to encourage enrollment at Chadron State College including campus visits. Work closely with faculty and other staff to ensure availability and schedule campus visits. Identify, plan and implement recruitment and on-boarding strategies for both campus-based as well as online students Create and manage communication workflows for visits, campus events, and other recruitment activities. Maintain appropriate follow-up communication with students regarding event information and the status of their applications for admission. Act as supervisor and time-approver for Admissions Ambassadors and Call Center student workers. Develop and maintain effective recruitment, hiring, scheduling, and training practices for for student workers.

Secondary Duties:

Assist with new student registration programs Webpage administration and social media content as assigned Work with College Relations to create, write, and edit marketing for various social media Some travel, evening, and weekend hours required Other duties as assigned by Supervisor Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree Preferred Qualifications Ability to travel occasionally on nights and weekends Experience in college admissions, public relations Experience in event planning Public speaking skills that include experience with diverse populations Physical Demands License and Certification Requirements Valid driver's license Other Requirements Successful background records check Satisfactory evaluation of driving record Salary Information $46,697-$48,410 FTE 1.000 FLSA Non-Exempt Union Status NSCPA Number of Vacancies 1 Posting Detail Information Posting Number PS1653P Desired Start Date Open Date 04/20/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants General Information EEO Statement The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges' non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website. Veteran Statement This position is subject to Veterans Preference.