Asst. Dir., UG Admissions Strategic Recruitment

Jacksonville University•Jacksonville, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Strategic Recruitment will serve as part of the team continuing to recruit and enroll prospective students into Jacksonville University. The position will support new operational initiatives to support strategic functions of student recruitment. The position will continue to build professional relationships with prospective students through multiple mediums while also navigating national trends, and data review. The position will evaluate applications, support documentation, and advise students, families, and counselors in finding the right fit university.

Requirements

Ability to think critically and independently solve problems.
Clear, correct, and effective communication skills.
Person of character, drive and integrity who will always represent the University in a professional manner.
Ability to meet appropriate situations with reasonable, creative responses to achieve the goals and objectives of the recruitment effort.
Dedicated to the mission of Jacksonville University about the growth of its student population.
Bachelor’s degree in any field
Strong understanding of the admissions cycle, application review process, student recruitment, and key industry metrics
Experience developing and implementing strategic initiatives and planning recruitment travel.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google, and other basic technology.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Technolutions Slate preferred

Responsibilities

Manage assigned recruitment territory, including reviewing applications, maintaining accurate territory data and records, and communicating with prospective students, applicants, families, school counselors, consultants, and recruitment partners throughout the admissions process.
Drive student recruitment and take responsibility supporting implementation of efficient reports, queries, and voyagers built for undergraduate admission counselors.
Assist Associate Director of Recruitment with travel planning and reporting initiatives.
Develop resources for recruiters to use in their personal recruitment strategy.
Develop projects/strategies that leverage out of state partnerships to achieve enrollment goals.
Cultivate and explore new relationships that can drive and improve our recruitment plan. This includes representing the University to local schools, community partners, or educational consultants.
Collaborates with internal university departments to research, collate, and share with colleagues, information, and data relevant to the recruitment landscape.
Ensure the maintenance of records and reporting in relation to the monitoring of student recruitment.
Contribute with onboarding new admissions counselors primarily focused on procedures, travel planning, and report building.
Performs other duties as assigned.