Assistant Director-Admissions (Focus Area in Campus Visits)

Nebraska State College System; Wayne (NE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State College in Nebraska is seeking an Assistant Director- Admissions (Focus Area in Campus Visits) to organize campus tours, information sessions, and other admissions events. You will lead the campus visit program and collaborate with departments to create positive visitor experiences that support enrollment goals.

The role requires coordinating recruitment events, supervising student workers, and communicating with prospective students and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or admissions work experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead campus visit strategy and events with departments.
• Oversee master event calendar for recruiting events across campus.
• Plan recruitment events and outreach with campus partners; present benefits to prospective students and families.
• Coordinate and facilitate recruitment activities including on-campus, high school, virtual, and orientation events.
• Develop relationships with area high schools and colleges for event participation.
• Coordinate budget for visits and monitor expenses.
• Maintain reports on visitation activities and present to Admissions leadership.
• Track prospects and enrollment data; analyze ROI to meet goals.
• Meet enrollment goals for events and report progress.
• Assist in development and promotion of recruitment events and activities.
• Counsel prospective students and families to encourage enrollment.
• Identify onboarding strategies for campus and online students.
• Create communication workflows for visits and events; follow up on applications.
• Supervise Navigator and Telecounselor workers; train staff.
• Evening and weekend hours are required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree or admissions work

Job description

Assistant Director-Admissions (Focus Area in Campus Visits)

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Applications received after interviews are scheduled may not be fully considered for this position.

We do not accept references or other application materials from outside credential management organizations. Application materials and references must be submitted through our applicant tracking system.

Special Instructions for more details.

Wayne State College is seeking an Assistant Director- Admissions (Focus Area in Campus Visits)
The campus visit program is the single most important experience during the college selection process. This position performs the vital role of organizing and coordinating campus tours, information sessions, and other admissions events. The Assistant Director- Admissions ensures that visitors have a positive and informative experience, which helps shape their decision to enroll. This person is among the first people that prospective students and their families meet, therefore has a powerful effect on the first impressions of the College. This position requires the ability to relate effectively to people from a wide variety of backgrounds and to respond to unique and spontaneous situations. Responsible for hiring, training, and supervising multiple student employees.

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Assistant Director-Admissions (Focus Area in Campus Visits)

Nature of Work

Assist in the development and implementation of a student recruitment strategy with specialization in a focus area. Involves recruiting students, recording student data, and travel.

Examples of Work Performed

• Lead for event and visit strategy, collaborating with other departments to maximize the effectiveness of a campus interactions and prospective students and parents.
• Oversee and maintain a master event calendar of all recruiting events across campus, ensuring Admissions participation and objectives are aligned with enrollment goals.
• Strategically plan recruitment events and outreach with campus partners (academic, athletics, etc.) Includes presenting information regarding Wayne State College benefits and opportunities in one-on-one, small, and large groups settings.
• Coordinate, participate and facilitate assessment in recruitment activities and events; including on campus; high school based; virtual events; campus visits; summer orientations; and group visits.
• Create, develop, and maintain an effective working relationship with area high schools, community college staff, and community-based organizations as relates to ensuring Wayne State College’s participation or representation at public facing events. Events may include parades, county fairs, concerts, and high school or community college athletic events.
• Coordinate budget needs for individual and group visits and monitor anticipated expenses; submit requests for approval as needed.
• Maintain reports assessing effectiveness of activities and present reports to the Director of Admissions and Vice President for Enrollment Management.
• Track and analyze prospects, recruitment and student data to meet recruitment outcomes set by the college. Analyze ROI and other key indicators necessary to help achieve enrollment goals. Maintain records of number of visitors and prepare monthly and year-end reports of visitation activities in student information systems.
• Meet enrollment goals for assigned target recruitment events and areas and report progress of recruitment efforts on a regular basis.
• Assist in the development, marketing and promotion for ongoing recruitment and enrollment events/activities which may include but not limited to: on-campus recruitment, yield, and new student registration events.
• Counsel (via telephone, virtually, and in person) with prospective students and their families to encourage enrollment at Wayne State College including campus visits. Work closely with faculty and other staff to ensure availability and schedule campus visits.
• Identify, plan and implement recruitment and on-boarding strategies for both campus-based as well as online students.
• Create and manage communication workflows for visits, campus events, and other recruitment activities. Maintain appropriate follow-up communication with students regarding event information and the status of their applications for admission.
• Act as supervisor and time-approver for the Navigator and Telecounselor workers. Develop and maintain effective recruitment, hiring scheduling, and training practices for student workers.
• Some evening and weekend hours are required.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or admissions work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective and comfort in presenting and public speaking.
• Customer service-oriented with a friendly and approachable demeanor.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency and comfort in using booking and scheduling software.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate the needs of prospective students.
• Knowledge of the college admissions process and higher education trends is a plus.
• Strong cross-cultural interpersonal and writing skills.

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift and transport recruitment materials.

License and Certification Requirements

Other Requirements

Criminal Background and DMV Check; valid driver’s license

Salary Information

Salary Information Competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Attractive and comprehensive benefit package. Annual salary range is $48,098-$55,000.

FTE

1.000

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Union Status

Union Status NSCPA

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Posting Number

Posting Number PS1748P

Desired Start Date

Open Date

Open Date 10/16/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Wayne State College is seeking an Assistant Director- Admissions (Focus Area in Campus Visits)
The campus visit program is the single most important experience during the college selection process. This position performs the vital role of organizing and coordinating campus tours, information sessions, and other admissions events. The Assistant Director- Admissions ensures that visitors have a positive and informative experience, which helps shape their decision to enroll. This person is among the first people that prospective students and their families meet, therefore has a powerful effect on the first impressions of the College. This position requires the ability to relate effectively to people from a wide variety of backgrounds and to respond to unique and spontaneous situations. Responsible for hiring, training, and supervising multiple student employees.

General Information

Wayne State College serves as a model of success for regional public higher education. Investments in infrastructure and facilities, expanded academic programs and partnerships, a whole-campus approach to recruitment and retention, and a commitment to strategic planning position the College as a strong member of the Nebraska State College System. More than 4,500 students rely on Wayne State for access to graduate and undergraduate degree programs in more than 130 programs of study each year, a role the College has proudly filled since its founding in 1891. Our goals are clear: continually improve retention and graduation rates, provide high-quality academic programs and campus facilities, support workforce and economic development in the region, maintain affordability and access, and manage resources for sustainability. We invite qualified applicants to join us in our important work.

EEO Statement

The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges’ non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.

Veteran Statement This position is subject to Veterans Preference.

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