Assistant/Senior Assistant Director for Regional Enrollment - Mid-Atlantic

Miami University; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A state university is seeking an Assistant or Sr. Assistant Director for Regional Enrollment to manage student recruitment efforts in the Greater DC area. Responsibilities include coordinating recruitment events, communicating with prospective students, and conducting application reviews. Candidates should hold a relevant bachelor's or master's degree. Experience in recruitment or related fields is preferred. This is a remote position requiring relocation to the DC area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and two years of experience; or a Master’s Degree for Assistant Director.
• Bachelor’s Degree and three years of experience; or a Master’s Degree and one year for Senior Assistant Director.
• Experience in recruitment and territory management or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Manage a geographic student recruitment territory.
• Correspond with students and families.
• Coordinate recruitment and yield events.
• Conduct application reviews.
• Assist in developing and evaluating projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Public speaking

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Miami University is seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative Assistant or Sr. Assistant Director for Regional Enrollment to join our dynamic Admission team. Reporting to the Associate Director for National Enrollment, this role will assist with the development and implementation of first-year student recruitment and yield plans that are consistent with Miami University’s mission and goals. This position will be primarily responsible for recruiting in DC, Delaware, Maryland, Philadelphia, PA and Virginia. This position is home-based and applicants must reside or be willing to relocate to the Greater DC area.

Responsibilities

• Manage a geographic student recruitment territory. Make regularly scheduled recruitment visits to schools within a geographic area to meet with prospective students and counselors. Maintain relationships with counselors, and participate in regional events. Leverage data to monitor and respond to enrollment trends. (30%)
• Correspond with students and their families through prospect management including the use of email, phone calls, and social media. Perform counselor on call duties as assigned. (20%)
• Coordinate and participate in on and off-campus student recruitment and yield events and campaigns. (15%)
• Conduct application review. (15%)
• Assist with the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned projects. (15%)
• Work collaboratively with University constituents to streamline and improve processes. (5%)

Qualifications

Assistant Director:

• Bachelor’s Degree (by hire date) and two years of experience; or a Master’s Degree.
• Experience in recruitment and territory management, or similar experience in counseling, sales, marketing, or related field.
• Experience may be obtained during degree completion (and will be counted at half-time).

Senior Assistant Director:

• Bachelor’s Degree (by hire date) and three years of experience; or a Master’s Degree and one year of experience.
• Experience in recruitment and territory management, or similar experience in counseling, sales, marketing, or related field.
• Experience may be obtained during degree completion (and will be counted at half-time).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience that includes progressively responsible duties
• Experience in admission.
• Preference will be given to applicants living in or willing to relocate to the Greater DC area.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated commitment to recruiting individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences;
• Ability to transfer 30-40 lbs of recruiting materials;
• Valid driver’s license;
• Ability to perform overnight travel;
• Excellent communication skills, including public speaking and writing ability;
• High level of organizational and self-starting skills;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision;
• Knowledge of and experience with computer systems and various software applications, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

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.

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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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