Assistant Director Recruitment Events
Assistant Director Recruitment Events
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Job Description
Position Function:
The Assistant Director of Recruitment & Events under the supervision of the Associate Director of Mississippi Recruitment Director of Student Recruitment and the Assistant Vice President for Enrollment and the Provost works closely with university officials in disseminating information about Mississippi State University. In addition the Assistant Director of Recruitment & Events coordinates and supervises the implementation of the recruitment goals set by the University.
Salary Grade:15
Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Oversees recruitment efforts for central and south Mississippi of prospective students
2. Responsible for recruitment of specific private schools and followup with prospective
students located in central Mississippi
3. Responsible for hiring training and supervising of Mississippi Admissions Counselors
4. Works with the Associate Director of Recruitment for Mississippi and Director of
Student Recruitment to implement recruiting goals outlined by the University.
5. Works with administrators faculty and other University personnel to enhance
recruiting efforts.
6. Participates in developing effective recruitment strategies.
7. Visits and participates at high schools and community college recruitment fairs and
student conferences to recruit students
8. Prepares correspondence for prospective students and responds to email and
telephone inquiries
9. Provide information to prospective students and their parents and promote the
college.
10. Represents MSU at conferences meetings and other official programs.
11. Attend alumni meetings and alumni recruiting events when needed.
12. Work closely with high school guidance counselors in the recruitment of prospective
students.
13. Keep current on university programs and changes within the academic schools and
colleges.
14. Performs additional duties as required by the Associate Director of Recruitment for
Mississippi Director of Student Recruitment Assistant Vice President for Enrollment
and the Provost.
15. Must live within the Central Mississippi area.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education Bachelors Degree Student Development Counseling or related area
Experience (yrs) Three years Directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
Directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
Valid Drivers license
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Student Development Counseling or a related area.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
1. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
2. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies
3. Ability to work autonomously and independently
4. Exceptional work effort and highly motivated
5. Must be detailed oriented
6. Excellent writer
7. Must be a logical thinker
8. Ability to recognize patterns and predict problems
9. Ability to identify solutions or alternative approaches
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
1. No or very limited physical effort required.
2. No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
3. Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment
Instructions for Applying:
All applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.eduand attach a cover letter current resume or curriculum vitae and the complete contact information for at least three professional references.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment programs or activities based on race color ethnicity sex pregnancy religion national origin disability age sexual orientation genetic information status as a U.S. veteran or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance 231 Famous Maroon Band Street P.O. 6044 Mississippi State MS 39839.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
