Assistant Director, College Recruitment and Admissions

Arts Hacker; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a dedicated individual to manage recruitment and retention strategies for the College of Communication and Fine Arts. This role involves collaboration with marketing initiatives, extensive data analysis for enrollment strategies, and direct engagement with prospective students and families. The successful candidate will ensure that the college meets its recruitment goals while fostering a student-centered approach to admissions and onboarding.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment and admissions in higher education.
• Strong skills in data analysis and marketing strategies.
• Ability to coordinate and facilitate events.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages recruitment strategies for CCFA.
• Analyzes enrollment data to support strategies.
• Acts as liaison with admissions offices and coordinates recruitment events.

Skills

Data Analysis

Strategic Marketing

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

College-Wide Recruitment & Retention
Develops, leads, and assesses recruitment and retention strategies across College of Communication and Fine Art’s (CCFA) departments and schools, in collaboration with faculty and college leadership.

Marketing & Outreach
Collaborates closely with the college’s Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications to align recruitment messaging and promote CCFA’s programs through strategic marketing initiatives.

Enrollment Management
Creates and manages a comprehensive, data-informed enrollment strategy for CCFA using appropriate resources and tools. Analyzes trends and data to support college-wide enrollment goals and make informed recommendations.

Admissions & Audition Coordination
Serves as a primary point of contact for prospective students and families for programs within the college. Responds to inquiries and supports program-specific needs such as auditions, portfolio reviews, and interviews.

Coordinates and participates in on-campus and off-campus recruitment events, including college fairs, school visits and other related events as required.

Serves as the college’s primary liaison to the University of Memphis Office of Undergraduate Admissions and other enrollment management staff, ensuring coordination and alignment of recruitment and admissions efforts.

Liaison to Undergraduate Admissions
Serves as the college’s primary liaison to the University of Memphis Office of Undergraduate Admissions and other enrollment management staff, ensuring coordination and alignment of recruitment and admissions efforts.

Administrative Support & Supervision
Collaborates with multiple units across CCFA and provide oversight for student workers assisting with recruitment and admissions activities.

Cross-Unit Collaboration
Partners with program directors, chairs, and advisors to ensure consistent, student-centered processes for admissions, scholarships, and onboarding.