Assistant/Senior Assistant Director for Academic Recruitment and Outreach

Miami University Alumni Association•Oxford, OH

12d•$50,000 - $65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Miami University is seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative Assistant or Senior Assistant Director of Academic Recruitment and Outreach to support recruitment and yield efforts for one or more academic colleges or programs. Reporting to the Director or Associate Director of Academic Recruitment and Outreach, the position serves as a liaison between the Office of Admission and academic departments and helps attract and enroll students who are a strong fit for Miami’s academic offerings. The role supports divisional enrollment goals through tailored recruitment strategies, outreach, programming, and communication, while upholding Miami’s Code of Love and Honor through service and engagement. The position manages a small recruitment territory and works closely with academic faculty and staff to communicate the value of their programs to prospective students and families. It identifies opportunities for strategic storytelling and recruitment, supports tailored yield efforts, and contributes to training across teams. The position is approved for hybrid remote work; this arrangement may be modified or revoked by Miami University. This is a regular, salary-paid position scheduled for 40 hours per week and is benefit eligible. The salary range is $50,000–$60,000 for Assistant Director and $55,000–$65,000 for Senior Assistant Director, commensurate with position level, education, and experience. A criminal background check is required.

Requirements

Assistant Director: Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of experience in progressively responsible admission positions, or a master’s degree.
Senior Assistant Director: Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience in progressively responsible admission positions, or a master’s degree and one year of experience.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and self-starting skills.
Knowledge and experience with computer systems and various software applications.
Ability to lift 30–40 pounds of recruiting materials.
Valid driver’s license and ability to perform overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Progressively responsible experience or significant time in admission.
Experience in recruitment and territory management, or similar experience in counseling, sales, marketing, or a related field.
Public speaking and writing ability; ability to work with minimal supervision; and demonstrated commitment to recruiting individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint, and experience with CRM systems such as Slate or Navigate.
Familiarity with enrollment strategies, event planning, and student engagement best practices.
Ability to analyze real-time data and identify trends to optimize recruitment strategies.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Build collaborative relationships with academic departments, student services, campus partners, and external parties; serve as the academic division liaison to the Office of Admission and other university stakeholders.
Contribute to a data-driven recruitment and yield plan for assigned academic divisions, using enrollment data and university and divisional priorities to inform strategies and enrollment metrics.
Develop, execute, and evaluate recruitment and yield programming tailored to academic partners, including inclusive events on and off campus for prospective first-year students.
Coordinate and participate in recruitment events, including open houses, admitted-student events, daily visits, high school visits, college fairs, and Red Brick Roadshows.
Develop knowledge of Miami University and assigned academic division programs, policies, and opportunities; represent the university or division at recruitment events and campaigns and present to audiences.
Provide personalized guidance and customer service to prospective students and families through email, phone, Zoom, presentations, and counselor-on-duty responsibilities; maintain relationships with school counselors in the assigned territory.
Monitor and evaluate recruitment strategies and enrollment pipelines using matriculation, student success, graduation, demographic, quantitative, and qualitative data; identify improvements and implement adaptive innovations.
Manage a small recruitment territory, including recruitment travel, counselor relations, follow-up with students and families, and monitoring enrollment trends.
Review undergraduate first-year applications holistically and contextually, and recommend admission decisions consistent with university policies, values, priorities, and deadlines.
Contribute to communications for assigned academic divisions and collaborate with division communication directors to ensure cohesive branding and messaging.
Contribute to a collaborative team environment and may assist with training and mentoring student workers or admission staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.