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Associate Director of Recruitment and Admissions
The Associate Director of Recruitment and Admissions provides leadership and oversight of the College’s admissions recruitment team, supporting strategic recruitment initiatives and institutional enrollment goals. Reporting to the Director of Admissions, this position manages daily recruitment operations, develops and implements outreach strategies, and uses enrollment data to improve student engagement and conversion from inquiry through enrollment.
The Associate Director works collaboratively with academic departments, Enrollment Communications, Dual Enrollment, and other College partners to strengthen recruitment efforts, improve the prospective student experience, and support student enrollment.
Essential Functions
Leadership and Staff Supervision
Supervise, coach, train, and evaluate admissions recruitment staff, establishing clear expectations and promoting accountability for recruitment goals and student service.
Coordinate daily recruitment activities, staff assignments, outreach schedules, and recruitment territories.
Foster a collaborative, student-centered team environment focused on continuous improvement and professional development.
Recruitment and Enrollment Strategy
Implement and assess recruitment strategies targeting high school students, adult learners, transfer students, and other priority populations.
Coordinate and participate in high school visits, college fairs, open houses, information sessions, and community outreach activities.
Build and maintain relationships with high schools, community organizations, and educational partners to strengthen recruitment pipelines.
Monitor recruitment performance and student conversion from inquiry to enrollment, using data to identify opportunities for improvement.
Collaborate with Dual Enrollment to support the transition of participating students into degree-seeking enrollment.
Admissions Operations and Student Engagement
Oversee daily recruitment operations and ensure timely, effective follow-up with prospective students.
Identify and address barriers in the enrollment process, collaborating with College partners to improve student experiences and outcomes.
Utilize CRM and student information systems to track recruitment activities, analyze enrollment trends, and support data-informed decisions.
Collaborate with Enrollment Communications and Marketing to support recruitment campaigns, student outreach, and event promotion.
Recommend improvements to recruitment workflows, technology utilization, and operational practices.
Collaboration and Additional Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administrators to support institutional recruitment and enrollment priorities.
Represent Admissions on College committees and at recruitment and community events.
Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) or Principal Designated School Official (PDSO), if designated and approved, supporting international student admissions and applicable federal compliance requirements.
Support assigned recruitment platforms and vendor partnerships
Assist with admissions and international student inquiries as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in college admissions, student recruitment, enrollment management, or a related field, including experience supervising staff.
Familiarity with Element451 or comparable CRM platforms and Workday, Colleague, or other student information systems (SIS).
Experience supervising staff, leading teams, or coordinating…