Director, Outreach and Recruitment

Arizona State University • Tempe, AZ

450d • $90,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Director for Outreach and Recruitment at Arizona State University's Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the Student Outreach and Recruitment team. This position involves strategic planning and execution of undergraduate and graduate recruitment initiatives, as well as K-12 outreach programs. The director collaborates with various university partners to enhance student admissions and enrollment, ensuring alignment with the university's goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND eight (8) years of related administrative experience, including five (5) years of supervisory experience; OR, twelve (12) years of related administrative experience, including five (5) years of supervisory experience; OR, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of a Master's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment
• Experience in graduate and undergraduate student recruitment
• Understanding of best practices in recruitment across diverse populations
• Experience in creating and executing strategic plans
• Experience in program assessment
• Experience in project management and supervisory practices
• Excellent public-speaking and written communication skills
• Experience in establishing, managing, and maintaining budgets
• Ability to travel abroad
• Ability to work occasional weekends and evening hours

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for Fulton Schools of Engineering graduate and undergraduate student recruitment and K-12 student outreach.
• Directs and coordinates daily operations for the development and implementation of a suite of undergraduate and graduate student recruitment and yield programs and activities.
• Develops strategic plans for graduate and undergraduate student recruitment, coordinating with the eight Fulton Schools of Engineering.
• Oversees assessment and evaluation in all areas of responsibility, developing outcomes and goals for recruitment and yield.
• Identifies market trends and develops strategic recruitment plans and partnerships to address college needs based on enrollment goals.
• Responsible for reporting various recruitment and yield issues to the Provost's Office, University Admissions Office, and the Graduate College.
• Sets goals and priorities and coordinates programming based on unit, school, and university strategic initiatives.
• Supervises and provides leadership for all reporting unit staff, overseeing hiring, training, and evaluation.
• Interprets and applies pertinent rules, regulations, policies, and procedures set forth by the university.
• Assists units with problem resolution and customer service issues, responding to escalated inquiries.
• Confers with university officials and staff for budget development and strategic planning.
• Represents the college/department on various committees.
• Develops, maintains, and implements department policies and procedures, initiating measures to improve recruitment programs.
• Manages the design, development, implementation, and coordination of projects.
• Develops and maintains a communication plan for internal and external engineering recruitment stakeholders.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• ASU/UA/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
• Life insurance and disability programs
• Sick leave and holidays
• State and optional retirement plans
• Access to ASU recreation and cultural activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees