Assistant or Associate Director of Admissions - Regional

Alma College•Alma, MI

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant or Associate Director of Admissions leads recruitment and admission of undergraduate transfer students to Alma College and manages a first-year recruitment territory in the metro Detroit area. The role develops partnerships and recruitment pipelines with community colleges and other educational constituents, and recruits, admits, and enrolls transfer and first-year students. Salary and title are commensurate with experience, skills, and abilities. This is a hybrid position with significant time spent in the metro Detroit area. The position reports to the Senior Director of Admissions and has no supervisory responsibilities. Alma College is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution in the center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. It is classified as a selective Baccalaureate College: Diverse Fields by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Alma emphasizes academic excellence, responsible leadership, active and collaborative learning, and close student-faculty interaction. The college is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body, and to promoting equitable access and an inclusive campus community.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Three years of experience in higher education recruitment, e-recruiting, marketing, or communication; experience in an Admissions Office is preferred.
Familiarity with and demonstrated use of a CRM system.
Strong interpersonal skills, including professional and motivational communication, public speaking, and relationship building.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple project deadlines simultaneously.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to exercise significant independent judgment and autonomy in work and project completion.
Availability to work evenings, nights, and weekends for recruitment travel activities throughout the year.
Proficiency with technology and computer systems, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams), presentation tools, and web/video conferencing tools.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and on a team.
Valid driver's license, satisfactory driving record, and reliable vehicle.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Develop collaborative partnerships and recruitment pipelines with community college staff and actively recruit students.
Develop strategic partnerships with counselors, principals, gifted and talented coordinators, AP teachers, Alma College alumni, and parents.
Develop and manage recruitment strategies aligned with overall goals; analyze data to select schools, fairs, and events and to support enrollment goals.
Schedule and conduct visits to high schools and community colleges, including pre-visit communications, travel arrangements, information sessions, and follow-up with students, faculty, and staff.
Manage recruitment territories to achieve admission goals for transfer and first-year students.
Organize virtual and in-person recruitment events for prospective students and families.
Assess the effectiveness of recruitment strategies in the assigned territory and develop actions to address enrollment barriers.
Participate in group presentations on and off campus.
Maintain knowledge of financial aid options and work with Financial Aid staff who provide counseling to students and families.
Collaborate with campus offices and departments to engage and enroll students.
Manage and nurture leads in the CRM, currently Slate, and communicate with students and parents throughout the admissions process about academic programs, admissions requirements, scholarships, and student life.
Evaluate applications and supporting documents and make admission recommendations.
Participate in on-campus recruitment events and training, and assist with planning recruitment and yield events.
Submit timely expense reports and track expenditures.
Perform other duties as assigned.