Assistant Director of Recruitment Citadel Graduate College
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Job Location:
Charleston, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree
- Minimum of 35 years of progressively responsible experience in college admissions recruitment or enrollment management.
- Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding enrollment or recruitment goals.
Skills & Abilities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to engage prospective students and external partners.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities travel independently and represent the institution at off-site recruitment events.
- Comfortable working evenings and weekends during peak recruitment cycles.
- Ability to interpret and apply admissions policies and procedures consistently.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education & Specialized Experience
- At least 3 years of experience specifically in graduate or post-traditional admissions.
- Demonstrated understanding of adult learner motivations enrollment trends and market dynamics for graduate education.
- Experience working with adult military or graduate-level students is strongly preferred.
Technical Proficiency
- Experience using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system such as Slate Salesforce or TargetX including data entry reporting and admissions funnel tracking.
- Proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel Power BI or similar) to inform recruitment strategies.
- Ability to leverage digital marketing or communication tools to support recruitment (email campaigns virtual events social media engagement etc.).
Benefits of Working at The Citadel
- Extensive Health Plans
- Great Retirement Options
- Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents
- Paid Parental Leave
- Isle of Palms Beach Club
- Swain Family Boat Center
- Community Service Opportunities
- Read more about our benefits on ourHR website
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
The Citadel, a Senior Military College, is a landmark in Charleston, South Carolina noted for its educational reputation and rich history.
