Assistant Director, Transfer Recruitment Initiatives

Arizona State University; Tempe, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Health benefits

Wellness program

Paid holidays

Retirement programs

Job summary

Arizona State University’s Admission Services in Tempe seeks an Assistant Director for Transfer Recruitment Initiatives to help manage the transfer recruitment portfolio, supervise staff, and ensure activities support enrollment goals.

The role includes CRM-driven outreach, cross-campus collaboration, travel for recruitment events, and reporting for senior leadership; strong leadership, communication and planning are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five years of related experience with two years in a supervisory role, or an equivalent combination.
• Experience in student recruitment/admission practices and coordinating recruitment activities.
• Strong planning, budgeting, and data analysis abilities; familiarity with CRM tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead transfer recruitment initiatives and supervise assigned staff.
• Design, develop and coordinate recruitment projects across campuses.
• Analyze statistics and financial data to forecast resource needs and long-range plans.
• Maintain relationships with colleges and schools; support outbound communication.
• Travel for recruitment events and trainings; report to senior leadership.

Skills

Experience with student recruitment

Strategic planning

Organizational management

Team leadership

Relationship building

Program design and development

Staff supervision

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

## Assistant Director, Transfer Recruitment InitiativesApply: Campus: Tempe: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 15, 2026 (20 days left to apply): JR127658**Job Profile:**Administrative Operations Manager 2**Job Family:**Administrative Operations**Time Type:**Full time**Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.****Minimum Qualifications:**Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Job Profile Summary: Manages the intermediate to complex operations of a department within the division. Monitors budget, implements strategic priorities, and prepares reports for senior management.**Job Description:****Position Salary Range: $55,000 per year** At Arizona State University, we measure ourselves not by whom we exclude, but rather by whom we include and how they succeed. In Admission Services, we are passionate about helping students find their right university fit and working together as a team to achieve our enrollment goals. If you are solution-oriented, love helping people, believe in the transformative power of higher education and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, then you will thrive in Admission Services **Essential Duties:**As part of the Transfer recruitment team, the Assistant Director assists in the management of the department and serves as a resource for the Associate Director regarding requirements and trends with an emphasis on Arizona recruitment. Assists in the design, development and coordination of projects. Resolves problems and issues affecting the department and recommends measures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the department. May act in place of the Associate Director in that person's absence.* Hires, supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned staff, including, but not limited to: Monitors work in progress and upon completion. Implements corrective action as required. Ensures recruitment efforts are in direct support of department goals with an emphasis on the metropolitan Phoenix campuses.* Prepares or coordinates preparation of administrative reports; analyzes and interprets statistics, financial data, and management planning data for predicting resource needs and developing long range plans. Conducts and assists with the development of long- and short-range goals. Develops objectives, and activities based on department goals. Develops, maintains, and implements department policies and procedures. Assist with review of outbound communication and support efforts to ensure departmental and administration needs are met.* Acts as liaison with the community, students, faculty, and staff. Develops, implements, and evaluates department programs. Assists with other recruitment activities across campuses as needed. Serves as contact for select in-state and out-of-state colleges including travel or onsite recruitment development and follow up communication for events, activities and recruitment initiatives. Develop strategies to recruit, maintain, and enroll transfer students particularly through the use of CRM support mechanisms + Ensure appropriate levels of productivity are maintained + Ensure appropriate levels of reporting and analysis are maintained* Participate in in-state, out-of-state,and international recruitment trips.* Conduct training for admissions representatives within CRM deployment strategy and relationship development practices, specifically focusing on transfer students.* Lead in maintaining and enhancing relationships with colleges, departments and schools both internal and external to the university.* Other duties as assigned. **Desired Qualifications:*** Experience with student recruitment and admission practices.* Experience in strategic planning and decision-making principles and procedures.* Experience in organizational management and prioritizing for effective and efficient use of time and resources.* Experience in organizing work of others and self.* Experience in developing and maintaining effective working relationships.* Experience in program design and development.* Experience in supervising staff and/or students.* Evidence of effective communication skills. **Working Environment:**Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse; frequently required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work. Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds. Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in order to perform the essential functions of the position. Frequent travel, involving operation of a motor vehicle; Regular use of standard office equipment including, but not limited to: computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, fax, calculator, copier, telephone and associated computer/technology peripherals; this position receives regular review of objectives. Frequent evenings and weekends are expected. **Department Statement:**In support of the university’s mission and goals, Academic Enterprise Enrollment advances awareness of Arizona State University as the New American University through data-informed strategies that enroll and support a student population reflective of its vision across campus and digital immersion environments. AEE brings professionalism and discipline to the formulation of enrollment strategy and the refinement of enrollment processes and is an effective collaborator with our college and school colleagues and other enrollment partners within the Academic Enterprise, the Knowledge Enterprise, the Learning Enterprise and EdPlus. AEE comprises the following units: Academic Enterprise Communications; Academic Enterprise Enrollment Solutions; Admission Services; Financial Aid and Scholarship Services; the International Students and Scholars Center; the Pat Tillman Veterans Center; Technology and Data Solutions; and University Registrar Services.Academic Enterprise Enrollment Core Values:* Make the human connection: We commit to listen, offer empathy and show compassion.* Drive success with teamwork: We solve problems with collaboration and creativity.* Promote a thriving community: we recognize work-life balance and embrace our individual differences.* Go above and beyond: We share our time, talents and expertise to make an impact in all that we do.* See the extraordinary through our efforts: We support those who are pursuing their dreams.* Lead with respect and positive intent in every situation: We communicate openly, genuinely, and with transparency.ASU offers an array of employee benefits, including reduced tuition for employees, their spouses and dependents; competitive rates for health and life benefits; a wellness program; disability and leave program; paid holidays; and retirement programs. Visit https://cfo.asu.edu/hr-benefits for further details, as well as https://cfo.asu.edu/hr-applicant for a message from ASU President Michael M. Crow to future ASU employees.**Driving Requirement:**This position may require driving. Employee must possess a valid US Driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.**Location:**Campus: Tempe**Funding:**No Federal Funding**Instructions to Apply:**Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub. To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:* Cover letter* Resume or CV Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name. Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered. **Important:** Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact The Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition before the posting close date.