Assistant Director of Admissions

Ivy Tech Community College; Sellersburg (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Retirement & Financial Security

Educational Benefits

Work-Life Balance

Additional Perks

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking an Assistant Director of Admissions in Sellersburg, IN to help develop and execute a recruitment plan that builds relationships with prospective students and supports enrollment goals.

The role involves on- and off-campus recruiting, events, and collaboration with internal departments to maximize recruitment opportunities while ensuring FERPA compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• Experience in managing multiple projects.
• Excellent "people" skills including diverse populations.
• Public speaking skills.
• Previous computer experience is necessary.
• Willingness to travel and work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Participate in recruiting efforts on- and off-campus including events during days, evenings, and weekends.
• Recruit on behalf of Ivy Tech, promoting benefits to increase inquiries and applications.
• Use a CRM to track and recruit potential student groups and assess recruitment effectiveness.
• Increase penetration and conversion in assigned schools, events, territories, and dual credit populations.
• Adjust recruitment practices based on audience attributes and experiences.
• Develop collaborations with local schools, colleges/universities and community organizations.
• Coordinate with Ivy Tech personnel to optimize recruitment opportunities.
• Develop admissions and recruitment materials and disseminate them with others.
• Operate within FERPA guidelines.

Skills

People skills

Public speaking

Project management

Computer skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

The Assistant Director of Admissions assists in the development and execution of a recruitment plan to build relationships with prospective Ivy Tech Community College students through enrollment.

Salary Range: $45,000 - $50,000 (based on education and experience)

Major Responsibilities:

• Participate in recruiting efforts on- and off-campus including: college fairs, high school visits, information events, and community activities. Such events take place both during regular business hours and after hours (evenings and weekends).

• Recruit on behalf of Ivy Tech, sharing and selling the benefits of the Community College to increase the number of inquiries and applicants to the College along with the conversion of those inquiries and applicants to help move students through the enrollment process.

• Manage, effectively track and recruit potential student groups with the use of a client relationship management (CRM) tool. Use the CRM to assess the effectiveness of various recruitment efforts and make adjustments based on intake and conversion numbers.

• Increase penetration and conversion rates of assigned schools, events, territories, and dual credit populations.

• Understand what attributes resonate with different target audiences and adjust recruitment practices and efforts based on those different audiences.

• Assist with the development of collaborative relationships with local schools, colleges/universities, community agencies, and organizations as they relate to the implementation of the campus recruitment plan.

• Work closely with internal Ivy Tech personnel to coordinate overall recruitment opportunities effectively. Such personnel may include: marketing departments, K-12 coordinators, Accelerated Associate Program staff, college connection coaches, campus presidents, academic chairs, 21st Century Scholar representatives, and American Honors recruiters.

• Assist with the development of admissions and recruitment related materials and disseminate such materials in coordination with other regional and statewide communications and recruitment efforts.

• Conduct all activities within the established guidelines of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree required.

• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects.

• Must possess excellent "people" skills including working successfully with diverse populations, including (but not limited to) college and school personnel, teachers and prospective students.

• Must possess skills and experience in public speaking.

• Previous computer experience is necessary.

• Must possess a willingness and an ability to travel and work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Minimum of one to two years of relevant experience preferred.

Application Requirements: An official transcript will be required upon hire.

Proudly named Louisville Business First's 2025 & 2026 Best Places to Work - Ivy Tech Community College, Sellersburg.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness

• Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution

• Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia

• Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses

• Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards

• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care

Retirement & Financial Security

• 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years

• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage

• Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children

• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs

• Paid professional development opportunities

Work-Life Balance

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess

• Flexible work arrangements where available

• Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)

• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)

Additional Perks

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

• Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services

Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future- because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.