Assistant or Associate Director of Admissions - Regional in Alma, Michigan at Alma College (MI)

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Alma College (MI)
Alma, Michigan, 48801, United States
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Job Description

The Assistant/Associate Director is a leader in the recruitment and admission of undergraduate transfer students to Alma College, as well as managing a first-year recruitment territory in the metro Detroit area. Responsibilities for this position include actively developing partnerships, recruiting, admitting, and enrolling transfer students from both community colleges and 4-year institutions. The position will also recruit, admit and enroll students in their assigned first-year recruitment territory. Salary and title commensurate with experience, skills, and abilities. This is a hybrid position with a significant amount of time spent in the metro Detroit area.


Supervision Received/Exercised:

This position reports to the Senior Director of Admissions and has no supervisory responsibilities.
  • Connect with community college staff at varying levels to develop collaborative partnerships and pipelines and actively recruit students
  • Create strategic partnerships with education constituents including counselors, principals, gifted and talented coordinators, AP teachers, Alma College alumni, and parents
  • Develop and manage recruitment strategies in conjunction with overall recruitment goals; review and analyze data to determine schools, fairs, and events to attend/visit; and review and analyze data to effectively recruit students to meet enrollment goals
  • Schedule visits to high schools and community colleges.
  • Coordinate pre-visit calls and correspondence, make travel arrangements, conduct information sessions, and follow up with students, faculty, and staff contacted during visits via phone calls, letters, and email
  • Manage territories to reach admission goals for both transfer and first-year students
  • Organize recruitment events both virtually and in person to meet with prospective students and families to promote undergraduate programs
  • Assess the effectiveness of current recruitment strategies for assigned territory. Develop strategies and actions to address barriers to enrollment
  • Participate in group presentations both on and off campus
  • Maintain knowledge of current financial aid options for students; work closely with the Financial Aid staff who provide financial aid counseling to students and families
  • Collaborate internally with a variety of offices and departments to engage and enroll students
  • Manage and nurture leads through the CRM (currently Slate) to communicate with students/parents through the admissions process, including academic programs, admissions requirements, scholarships, and student life
  • Evaluate applications and support documents in making admission recommendations
  • Engage in on-campus recruitment events and training. Participate and assist with event planning in support of recruitment and yield events
  • Submit timely expense reports and tracking expenditures
  • Other duties as assigned

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • Three years of experience in higher education recruitment, e-recruiting, marketing, or communication, preferably in an Admissions Office
  • Familiarity and demonstrated use of a CRM system
  • Excellent interpersonal skills that include professional and motivational communication, public speaking, and relationship building
  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment and manage multiple project deadlines simultaneously
  • Ability to work within a team and independently
  • Ability for confidentiality
  • Significant independent judgment and autonomy regarding work and project completion
  • Must be available to work evenings, nights and weekends for recruitment travel activities throughout the year
  • Proficient understanding of technology and computer systems to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), and other Microsoft applications including presentation and web/video conferencing tools
  • Must be a self-starter with ability to work independently and on a team
  • A valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record and reliable vehicle

  • Master’s degree in Communication, Higher Education, Marketing, or closely related field Admissions Office experience
  • Experience working with underrepresented, first-generation, Pell-eligible, and diverse populations

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Alma, Michigan, 48801, United States

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