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Job ID:
226486
Director, Admissions and Recruiting
Alcorn State University
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Date Posted
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Nov. 30, 2023
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Title
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Director, Admissions and Recruiting |
University
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Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS, United States
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Department
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Admissions and Recruiting |
Application Deadline
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Open until filled |
Position Start Date
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Available immediately |
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Job Summary
The incumbent provides leadership and facilitates program successes in the area of student recruitment and admissions. He/she leads, directs, and collaboratively develops and facilitates the execution of a student recruitment plan that results in the enrollment of an optimal number of students annually, per the University’s Strategic Plan.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of state, federal and local laws/regulations related to programs, governmental compliance and other regulatory standards
- Knowledge of student recruitment and financial aid practices
- Knowledge of event planning, public relations and marketing principles and practices
- Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal
- Proficient computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently on complex projects
- Ability to work cooperatively with diverse groups of individuals
- Ability to effectively work under pressure, being flexible and able to exercise independent judgment to produce quality work within tight time constraints
- Ability to respond to sensitive matters and/or situations with discretion and tact
Essential Job Functions
- Establishes goals for admissions department and representatives
- Provides administrators and other offices with detailed and well-planned student forecasts; Oversees student projections, no shows and student drop rates
- Builds relationships with prospective students by initiating communications with prospective students and their parents
- Conducts second interviews with prospective enrollees to ensure successful completion and placement
- Motivates admissions staff to meet and/or exceed campus targets and standards on an on-going basis
- Assists with the organization, preparation and delivery of the communication flow
- Works in collaboration and cooperation with other departments and academic divisions to achieve departmental/university goals for recruitment and admissions
- Provides continual evaluation of processes and procedures for recruiting students
- Organizes and participates in on-campus and off-campus recruitment and enrollment activities, including high school and college fairs
- Maintains compliance for the University to admit international students; Serves as Designated Officer (DO) for undergraduate international students
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree; Masters preferred
- Four (4) years’ experience in a Director of Admissions or similar role
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