Assistant Director of Student Recruitment

Ivy Tech Community College; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Retirement plan

Educational benefits

Paid time off & flexible work

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College Evansville campus seeks an Assistant Director of Admissions to lead recruitment efforts and help prospective students through enrollment, collaborating with local schools and community groups.

This in-person role covers travel across the 10-county service area, attending college fairs, high school visits, information sessions, and after-hours events to maximize inquiries and applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Minimum of one to two years of relevant experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects.
• Must possess excellent “people” skills including working successfully with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in recruiting efforts on- and off-campus including college fairs, high school visits, information events, and community activities.
• Travel throughout the 10-county service area and reciprocity counties to engage with potential students and attend community events.
• Recruit on behalf of Ivy Tech, sharing and selling the benefits of the Community College to increase inquiries and applications and move students through enrollment.
• Manage, track and recruit potential student groups with the CRM; assess effectiveness and adjust based on intake and conversion numbers.
• Increase penetration and conversion rates of assigned schools, events, territories and dual credit populations.
• Understand attributes resonating with different audiences and adjust recruitment practices accordingly.
• Assist with development of collaborative relationships with local schools, colleges/universities, community agencies, and organizations as they relate to campus recruitment plan.
• Report to the Director of Admissions or appropriate campus official.

Skills

People skills

Project management

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Ivy Tech Evansville seeks an Assistant Director of Admissions to assist in the development and execution of a recruitment plan to build relationships with prospective Ivy Tech Community College students through enrollment. This is an in person role based on the Evansville, IN campus.

Essential 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).
• Travel throughout our 10-county service area and reciprocity counties to engage with potential students and attend community events.
• Recruit on behalf of Ivy Tech, sharing and selling the benefits of the Community College in order 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.
• Report to the Director of Admissions or appropriate campus official.

Other Responsibilities:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Minimum of one to two years of relevant experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects.
• Must possess excellent “people” skills including working successfully with diverse populations.

Benefits

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 with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution; dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia; vision plan; Employee Assistance Program; 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

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.