Assistant Director-Admissions-Transfer

Northern Michigan University; Lakewood (MI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Michigan University seeks an Assistant Director-Admissions-Transfer to lead transfer and adult enrollment initiatives. The role collaborates across Undergraduate Admissions and Global Campus to implement integrated recruitment strategies that drive enrollment growth across modalities and ensure a seamless student experience from inquiry to enrollment.

Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, strong customer service and communications skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Related field as discipline/degree area.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a cross-functional admissions recruiter supporting traditional on-campus undergraduate and Global Campus enrollment initiatives.
• Operate collaboratively between Undergraduate Admissions and Global Campus to develop integrated recruitment strategies and support enrollment growth across modalities.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Related Field

Job description

Position Title: Assistant Director-Admissions-Transfer

Department: Admissions

Term of Assignment: Continuing

Term End Date, If Applicable:

FLSA Status: Exempt = not eligible for overtime

Work Schedule: Traditionally Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00pm with occasional evening and weekend work required.

Salary: Targeted Minimum Salary: $54,000

Travel: 26-50%

Brief Statement of Duties:

Serve as a cross-functionaladmissions recruiter supporting both traditional on-campusundergraduate and Global Campus enrollment initiatives, with astrategic emphasis on transfer, adult, and online learners. Operatecollaboratively between Undergraduate Admissions and Global Campusto develop integrated recruitment strategies, support enrollmentgrowth across modalities, and ensure a seamless student experiencefrom inquiry through enrollment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Discipline/Degree Area: Related Field

Required Specialized Training/Certifications: Valid motorvehicle driver's license

Required Minimum Work Experience: Two years of professionalexperience in college admissions and one year of experience in anyof the following:

• Working with college students in a college/universitysetting;
• Working with high school students as a counselor, teacher, orcollege/career adviser;
• Working in public relations, marketing, relationship-based sales orcorporate staff recruitment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties:

• Extensive knowledge related to the college search process,university academic programs, services and policies.
• Broad and detailed understanding of admissions policies,procedures, and accepted admissions practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience working withnon-traditional and/or adult education students.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer andpersonal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meetingquality standards for services, and evaluation of customersatisfaction.
• Working knowledge of student information systems, electroniccommunications and computer technologies and ability to learn newrelated technologies.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differencesin ability, personality, and interests; and learning andmotivation.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved instrategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling,leadership technique, and coordination of people andresources.
• Excellent oral and written communication and comprehension skillsand interpersonal skills.
• Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they reactas they do.
• Service Orientation-Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths andweaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches toproblems.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to understand the implications of new information for bothcurrent and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Ability to operate effectively in a cross-functional, resultsdriven enrollment model involving Undergraduate Admissions, GlobalCampus, academic departments, advising, and student supportunits.
• Ability to make decisions and problem-solve.
• Demonstrated ability to operationalize recruitment strategies andmeet recruitment goals.

Additional Desirable Qualifications:

Master's Degree in a related field.

Experience in the following:

• Counseling college-bound students;
• Public relations/marketing, especially related to the teen/youngadult market;
• Alumni relations or development work;
• International student admissions or adult educationexperience;
• Budgeting;
• Student information systems, e.g., Ellucian/Banner;
• Electronic communications and computer technologies, e.g., web,e-mail marketing, print on demand, imaging, social media, contentmanagement systems, constituent relationship managementsystems.

Contact Information: Erica Jean, HR Generalist,906-227-1087

NMU is an equal opportunity employer.