Job Description Summary
Miami University’s Office of Admission seeks a data-driven, and collaborative self-starter to serve as the Assistant/Senior Assistant Director for Regional Enrollment (Columbus). In partnership with admission team members, the Assistant/Senior Assistant Director will serve as a critical member of a dynamic and successful team and will have responsibility for Miami’s strategic recruitment and enrollment plan, counselor relations, and alumni admission volunteer program in the Columbus area. This position is home-based.
Job Description
Manage a geographic student recruitment territory. Make regularly scheduled recruitment visits to schools within a geographic area to meet with prospective students and counselors. Maintain relationships with counselors, and participate in regional events. Leverage data to monitor and respond to enrollment trends. (30%)
Correspond with students and their families through prospect management including the use of email, phone calls, and social media. Perform counselor on-call duties as assigned. (20%)
Coordinate and participate in on and off-campus student recruitment and yield events and campaigns. (15%)
Conduct application review. (15%)
Assist with the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned projects. (15%)
Work collaboratively with University constituents to streamline and improve processes. (5%)
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience in recruitment and territory management, or similar experience in counseling, sales, marketing, or related fields.
Assistant Director: Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of one year of experience or Master’s Degree (by the date of hire) with no experience required.
Senior Assistant Director: Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of two years of experience with progressively responsible duties or a Master’s Degree and a minimum of one year of experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- High level of organizational and self-starting skills;
- Ability to work with minimal supervision;
- Demonstrated commitment to recruiting individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences;
- Excellent communication skills, including public speaking and writing ability;
- Knowledge of and experience with computer systems and various software applications, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
- Ability to transport 30-40 lbs of recruiting materials;
- Valid driver’s license;
- Ability to perform overnight travel.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong working knowledge of the recruitment region; ability to communicate in Spanish.
Required Application Documents
resume and cover letter