Assistant Director, Recruitment & Events

Mississippi State University; Starkville, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University is seeking an Assistant Director of Recruitment & Events to lead recruitment initiatives across north Mississippi. You will coordinate and supervise counselors, work with university leadership to meet recruitment goals, and represent the university at events and conferences.

This on-campus role in Starkville requires collaboration with administrators, faculty, and advisory staff to implement strategic recruitment plans and outreach activities throughout the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Student Development, Counseling, or related area.
• Three years directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Valid Driver's license.
• Supervisory responsibilities including training or assigning tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment efforts for north Mississippi of prospective students.
• Recruit students within a specified north Mississippi territory and follow up with prospects.
• Hire, train, and supervise Mississippi Admissions Counselors.
• Collaborate with university leadership to implement recruitment goals.
• Work with administrators and faculty to enhance recruitment efforts.
• Develop effective recruitment strategies and participate in recruitment events.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Constituency engagement

Motivated/self-driven

Detail oriented

Excellent writing

Logical thinking

Pattern recognition

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Student Development/ Counseling

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Position Function

The Assistant Director of Recruitment & Events, under the supervision of the Associate Director of Mississippi Recruitment, Director of Student Recruitment, and the Assistant Vice President for Enrollment and the Provost, works closely with university officials in disseminating information about Mississippi State University. In addition, the Assistant Director of Recruitment & Events coordinates and supervises the implementation of the recruitment goals set by the University.

Salary Grade

15

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Oversees recruitment efforts for north Mississippi of prospective students
2. Responsible for recruitment of students within a specified north Mississippi territory and follow‑up with prospective students
3. Responsible for hiring, training, and supervising of Mississippi Admissions Counselors
4. Works with the Associate Director of Recruitment for Mississippi and Director of Student Recruitment to implement recruiting goals outlined by the University.
5. Works with administrators, faculty, and other University personnel to enhance recruiting efforts.
6. Participates in developing effective recruitment strategies.
7. Visits and participates at high schools and community college recruitment fairs, and student conferences to recruit students
8. Prepares correspondence for prospective students and responds to email and telephone inquiries
9. Provide information to prospective students and their parents and promote the college.
10. Represents MSU at conferences, meetings, and other official programs.
11. Attend alumni meetings and alumni recruiting events when needed.
12. Work closely with high school guidance counselors in the recruitment of prospective students.
13. Keep current on university programs and changes within the academic schools and colleges.
14. Performs additional duties as required by the Associate Director of Recruitment for Mississippi, Director of Student Recruitment, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment, and the Provost.
15. Position will be based on-campus in Starkville, MS.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education Bachelor's Degree Student Development, Counseling, or related area
• Experience (yrs) Three years Directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
• Valid Driver's license
• Supervisory Responsibilities May be responsible for training, assisting or assigning tasks to others. May provide input to performance reviews of other employees.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in Student Development, Counseling, or a related area.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
2. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies
3. Ability to work autonomously and independently
4. Exceptional work effort and highly motivated
5. Must be detailed oriented
6. Excellent writer
7. Must be a logical thinker
8. Ability to recognize patterns and predict problems
9. Ability to identify solutions or alternative approaches

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

1. No or very limited physical effort required.
2. No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
3. Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, [phone].

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