Assistant/Senior Assistant Director for Academic Recruitment and Outreach

Miami University; Oxford (OH); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University seeks an enthusiastic Assistant or Senior Assistant Director of Academic Recruitment and Outreach to join the Admission team. The role supports recruitment and yield for specific colleges, serving as liaison between the Office of Admission and academic departments.

Remote hybrid work arrangement is available. The position reports to the Director/Associate Director and emphasizes strategic recruitment, storytelling, and collaboration with faculty.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 2+ years in admissions or a Master's degree alternative.
• Senior role requires 3+ years in admissions or a Master's and one year.
• Preferred: Master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and collaborate with divisions to support recruitment and enrollment goals.
• Develop data-driven recruitment and yield plans for assigned divisions.
• Plan and execute targeted recruitment events and programs for prospective students.
• Represent Miami and assigned divisions at events and campaigns; communicate brand and policies.
• Provide excellent customer service to prospective students and families throughout the process.
• Monitor and evaluate recruitment strategy effectiveness and adjust as needed.
• Manage a small recruitment territory including travel and follow-ups.
• Conduct contextual holistic review of undergraduate applications and assist decisions.

Education

Bachelor's degree; at least 2 years of experience in progressively responsible admission positions or a Master's Degree

Master's degree

Tools

CRM systems (Slate, Navigate)

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title

Assistant/Senior Assistant Director for Academic Recruitment and Outreach

Department

Academic Outreach

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Position Salary Minimum

Assistant Director: $50,000
Sr Assistant Director: $55,000

Position Salary Maximum

Assistant Director: $60,000
Sr Assistant Director: $65,000

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2026-11-09

Job Description Summary

Miami University is seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative Assistant or Sr. Assistant Director of Academic Recruitment and Outreach to join our dynamic Admission team. Reporting to the Director or Associate Director of Academic Recruitment and Outreach, this role will be instrumental in supporting the recruitment and yield efforts for one or more specific academic colleges or programs within the University. The Assistant Director will serve as a key liaison between the Office of Admission and academic departments, helping to attract and enroll students who are a strong fit for Miami's diverse and rigorous academic offerings. This position requires a professional who is passionate about higher education and committed to upholding Miami's Code of Love and Honor through dedicated service and impactful engagement.
In addition to managing a small recruitment territory, the Assistant or Sr. Assistant Director of Academic Recruitment and Outreach will be primarily responsible for supporting the recruitment and yield strategies for a designated academic college(s) or specific programs within Miami University. This individual will work closely with academic faculty and staff to articulate the unique value propositions of their programs to prospective students and families.
The Assistant/Sr. Assistant Director will play a key role in developing and implementing strategic recruitment and outreach initiatives that support assigned academic divisions’ specific enrollment goals. This position, reporting to the Office of Admission and embedded in appropriate operations of the assigned academic division(s), is responsible for identifying opportunities for impactful storytelling, strategic and tailored recruitment and yield efforts that shape enrollment for the division(s), and training across teams that will elevate the division’s programs, brand, and students’ needs at each stage of the admission process.
This position is approved for remote work on a hybrid basis. Remote work is not a right, but a working arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time, for any reason.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaboration & Leadership: Provide politically savvy and diplomatic partnership in efforts to improve student, family, and community stakeholder experiences with each division as a part of the admission process. Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with academic departments, student services, campus partners, and external parties to ensure enrollment success for Miami’s programs and a seamless and supportive prospective student experience. Serve as the academic division liaison to the Office of Admission and other university stakeholders involved in recruitment and enrollment efforts. Liaise with the academic division faculty and staff working with prospective students. Approach interactions with a spirit of service, humility, and gratitude. Contribute to a collaborative team environment, sharing diverse perspectives, fostering deep partnerships, and supporting the development of colleagues. May assist with the training and mentorship of student workers or admission staff within the undergraduate admission team. (20%)
• Strategic Divisional Recruitment: Within Miami’s divisional recruitment framework, facilitate and contribute to the development of a data-driven recruitment and yield plan for your assigned academic division(s). Utilize enrollment data, university, and divisional priorities to inform strategies, identify trends, and contribute to improving defined enrollment metrics for assigned academic division. Facilitate and ensure delivery of tailored divisional programming that supports meeting overall university enrollment goals. (20%)
• Projects & Programming: Directly contribute to the team’s efforts to develop, execute, and evaluate tailored recruitment and yield programming specific to the needs and goals of each academic partner. In collaboration with the Campus Visit Experience team and the academic division(s) assigned, Organize, coordinate, and manage the execution of dynamic and inclusive programming and events for prospective first-year students, both on and off campus. Coordinate and participate in on-campus and off-campus recruitment events, such as open houses, admitted student yield events, daily prospective student visits, high school visits/college fairs, Red Brick Roadshows, etc. (15%)
• Knowledge of University & Brand Representation: Develop working knowledge of Miami University programs, opportunities, and policies and communicate information about the Miami brand, experience, and outcomes and its admission policies and procedures to prospective students, families, and other key influencers. Develop in-depth knowledge of programs in assigned academic division(s), serving as a first level resource for divisional information within undergraduate admission. Represent Miami and/or assigned academic division at on- and off-campus student recruitment and yield events and campaigns. Present to audiences ranging from 20 to over 300 participants. (10%)
• Student-Centered Support: Provide exceptional customer service and personalized guidance to prospective students and their families throughout the admission process, embodying Miami's Code of Love and Honor through extraordinary hospitality and transparency. Correspond with students and their families, including the use of email, phone calls, and zoom meetings; provide presentations, and routinely fulfill counselor-on-duty responsibilities. Build and maintain relationships with school counselors within assigned territory. (10%)
• Data-Driven Evaluation & Innovation: Continuously monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of divisional recruitment strategies and practices, and the success of Miami’s enrollment pipelines based on matriculation, student success, and graduation metrics. Utilize data, demographic trends, industry best practices, and other forms of quantitative and qualitative feedback to inform decisions, identify areas for improvement, and implement adaptive innovations to new and existing visit initiatives that align with greater university strategic priorities to recruit and enroll new students. (5%)
• Territory Management: Manage a small recruitment territory, which includes planning and conducting recruitment travel, maintaining counselor relations, following up with students and families, and monitoring enrollment trends, making needed adjustments to meet enrollment goals. (5%)
• Application Review & Decision-Making: Conduct contextual and holistic review of undergraduate, first-year applications, recommending admission decisions in accordance with Miami University's admission policies, values, priorities, and deadlines. (5%)
• Communication & Marketing: Contribute to the creation and dissemination of comprehensive and industry-leading communications for assigned academic division’s(s’) students, ensuring clarity and accuracy. Collaborate with the academic division Director of Communication to ensure cohesive branding and messaging for prospective student engagement. (5%)
• Other duties as assigned. (5%)

Minimum Qualifications

Assistant Director

Bachelor's degree; at least 2 years of experience in progressively responsible admission positions or a Master's Degree

Senior Assistant Director

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience in progressively responsible admission positions or a Master's Degree and one year of experience

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree.

Experience in a progressively responsible or significant time in admission.

Experience in recruitment and territory management, or similar experience in counseling, sales, marketing, or related field; excellent communication skills, including public speaking and writing ability; high level of organizational and self-starting skills; ability to work with minimal supervision; demonstrated commitment to recruiting individuals from diverse backgrounds; knowledge of and experience with computer systems and various software applications, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to lift 30-40 lbs of recruiting materials; valid driver's license; ability to perform overnight travel.

Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and experience working with CRM systems (e.g. Slate, Navigate).

Familiarity with enrollment strategies, event planning, and student engagement best practices.

Ability to analyze real-time data and identify trends to optimize recruitment strategies.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• High level of organizational and self-starting skills

Knowledge and experience with computer systems and various software applications

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

resume and cover letter

Special Instructions (if applicable)

None

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work

For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement

Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.

For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560.

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