Assistant Director, Admissions, Academic and Alumni Engagement
Assistant Director, Admissions, Academic and Alumni Engagement
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Job Description
Job Title:
Assistant Director Admissions Academic and Alumni Engagement
Kent Campus - Kent OH
Salary:
$46283 - $55000
Basic Function:
To assist in the development and implementation of initiatives activities and programs related to the involvement of faculty and alumni in the recruitment of new students. To manage a recruitment territory to meet the enrollment goals of undergraduate students at Kent State. Reports to Director National Recruitment.
Additional Basic Function if applicable:
Examples of Duties:
Duties/essential functions may include but not be limited to the following:
Work directly with the Director of National Recruitment on goal setting strategic action plans and yield strategies to include providing advice on short-term and long-term strategic planning activities and recruitment goals.
Contribute to the annual recruitment plan with intentional opportunities for alumni and faculty involvement. This can include partnerships with secondary schools and outreach to teachers school counselors and other influencers to facilitate classroom presentations and other engagement opportunities.
Establish and maintain the collaborative exchange of information and data with other Kent State administrative and academic offices and campuses.
Work collaboratively with the admissions office and other university partners to meet event staffing needs.
Coordinate with academic and service units in the implementation of recruitment plans that are coordinated with the annual recruitment plan of the Office of Admissions.
Cultivate alumni engagement throughout the enrollment process through collaboration with the Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement.
Execute training of alumni volunteers steeped in recruitment best practices as established by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC).
Manage recruitment territory by creating and executing a territory strategic plan that includes recruitment strategies tactics resource requests external messaging events/programs that will help to achieve overall enrollment goals.
Work directly with students/families high school and independent counselors community colleges and community-based organizations to expand and build Kent States regional and national outreach.
Consult with prospective students and parents on degree options.
May transport event related materials for on- and off-campus events.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Additional Examples of Duties if applicable:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors in a relevant field. Three years of progressively responsible experience in admissions or related field.
License/Certification:
Not applicable
Knowledge Of:
Academic programs
Effective execution of a CRM system to support enrollment goals
Effective recruitment strategies and techniques
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act
Skill In:
Verbal written and interpersonal communication; public speaking
Analysis problem solving and project management
Personal computer applications
Ability To:
Work closely with and demonstrate sensitivity to individuals with diverse backgrounds
Support the goals and initiatives of the director
Stay current with changing university policies and procedures
Work with individuals at all organizational levels particularly peers other departments and students
Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus regularly
Preferred Qualifications if applicable:
Assessments:
Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge skills abilities which require assessments
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:
None.
Working Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM evenings and weekends.
Additional Information:
Must pass a security check.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
For official job descriptions visit State University is a Smoke-Free Tobacco-Free University effective July 1 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent States campuses or other locations and properties that are owned operated or leased by Kent State both domestic and international. For additional details visit intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties job hours and responsibilities.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
