Job Description
The Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions & Recruitment is a key member of the Citadel Graduate College enrollment team responsible for planning and executing recruitment initiatives to attract engage and enroll prospective graduate post-traditional learners evening undergraduate veteran and online students. This role manages a defined recruitment territory leverages data-driven insights cultivates partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and delivers exceptional service to prospective students throughout the admissions process.
Job Duties
- Develops and executes recruitment plans for assigned territories and target populations including technical colleges four-year institutions employers education fairs corporate partners and military/veteran organizations.
- Collaborates with enrollment leadership to evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment efforts and adjust strategies to achieve enrollment goals.
- Plans and coordinates recruitment visits and events such as open houses webinars receptions and campus visits. Coordinating with faculty and staff to enhance prospective student engagement.
- Develops and executes personalized follow-up communications and engagement plans for prospective students after recruitment events.
- Serves as the primary point of contact for applicants in the assigned territory.
- Builds relationships with prospective students through consistent and personalized engagement throughout the enrollment funnel
- Advises prospective students on admissions processes academic programs and institutional resources.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of admissions recruitment and enrollment management principles and practices.
- Experience with CRM systems (e.g. Sales Force Slate or similar) and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service abilities.
- Strong public speaking and presentation skills; comfortable engaging with post-traditional student audiences.
- Commitment to student-centered service and continuous improvement.
- Experience in team leadership training and professional development.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Data analysis and reporting skills to inform strategic planning and decision-making.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree and at least 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in college admissions or recruitment.
- Ability and willingness to travel and work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters Degree
- Experience in admissions and recruitment for graduate and post-traditional populations.
- Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Slate Sales Force or similar systems.
Required Experience:
Director