Assistant Director, Recruitment & Events

MSU Jobs•Jackson, MS

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Recruitment & Events, under the supervision of the Associate Director of Mississippi Recruitment, Director of Student Recruitment, and the Assistant Vice President for Enrollment and the Provost, works closely with university officials in disseminating information about Mississippi State University. In addition, the Assistant Director of Recruitment & Events coordinates and supervises the implementation of the recruitment goals set by the University. Salary Grade : 15 Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Student Development, Counseling, or related area
Three years Directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
Valid Driver's license
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies
Ability to work autonomously and independently
Exceptional work effort and highly motivated
Must be detailed oriented
Excellent writer
Must be a logical thinker
Ability to recognize patterns and predict problems
Ability to identify solutions or alternative approaches

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Student Development, Counseling, or a related area.

Responsibilities

Oversees recruitment efforts for central and south Mississippi of prospective students
Responsible for recruitment of specific private schools and follow-up with prospective students located in central Mississippi
Responsible for hiring, training, and supervising of Mississippi Admissions Counselors
Works with the Associate Director of Recruitment for Mississippi and Director of Student Recruitment to implement recruiting goals outlined by the University.
Works with administrators, faculty, and other University personnel to enhance recruiting efforts.
Participates in developing effective recruitment strategies.
Visits and participates at high schools and community college recruitment fairs, and student conferences to recruit students
Prepares correspondence for prospective students and responds to email and telephone inquiries
Provide information to prospective students and their parents and promote the college.
Represents MSU at conferences, meetings, and other official programs.
Attend alumni meetings and alumni recruiting events when needed.
Work closely with high school guidance counselors in the recruitment of prospective students.
Keep current on university programs and changes within the academic schools and colleges.
Performs additional duties as required by the Associate Director of Recruitment for Mississippi, Director of Student Recruitment, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment, and the Provost.
Must live within the Central Mississippi area.