Assistant Director, Admissions & Outreach

Central Michigan University; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, MI is seeking an Assistant Director of Admissions (2 positions) to promote CMU across the continental United States, attend college fairs, conferences and community events, and advise prospective students on academics, careers, and admissions.

The role may involve representing international, graduate, and global admissions as needed; requires a Bachelor's degree, at least one year of related experience, travel willingness, and strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least one year of experience in marketing, sales, public relations, higher education, or student-related professions.
• Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds including low socio-economic, multicultural, and non-traditional students.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License.
• Willingness and ability to travel independently and work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Working knowledge of computer applications and industry-related systems.
• Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with the public, communicate effectively, and project a positive image.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and the desire to work as part of a team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Meet enrollment goals for a defined travel territory.
• Represent Central Michigan University during statewide and national recruiting events.
• Coordinate campus recruitment programs designed to assist prospective freshmen and transfer students.
• Work with high schools and community colleges to plan and arrange onsite visits and provide campus tours; coordinates high school, community college, and individual visitor appointments, and conducts onsite admissions programs.
• Assist colleges with admissions presentations and tours.
• Participates in recruitment campaigns via email, social media platforms, and through media outlets (i.e. newspaper, magazine, radio, and television).
• Reviews undergraduate admission applications, responds to requests for information, and determines the status of admissions (i.e. acceptance or denial).
• Plans, organizes, and implements receptions for prospective students and their guests.
• Provides information concerning academic programs, career options, housing, financial aid, and transfer credit evaluation.
• Serves as a representative of and ad hoc recruiter for graduate, international, and global/online admissions.
• Works with alumni to promote Central Michigan University.
• Supervises volunteers, student employees, office interns, and graduate assistants as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, MI is seeking an Assistant Director of Admissions (2 positions) to promote CMU across the continental United States, attend college fairs, conferences and community events, and advise prospective students on academics, careers, and admissions.

The role may involve representing international, graduate, and global admissions as needed; requires a Bachelor's degree, at least one year of related experience, travel willingness, and strong communication