Assistant/Senior Assistant Director for Regional Enrollment - Northeast

Miami University; Oxford (OH); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant or Sr. Assistant Director for Regional Enrollment to join their dynamic Admission team. This role assists with first-year student recruitment primarily in New York and New Jersey. Candidates should possess a relevant degree, experience in recruitment, and strong communication skills. The position is home-based, ideal for those in the Greater NYC or New Jersey area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (by hire date) and two years of experience for Assistant Director.
• Bachelor's Degree (by hire date) and three years of experience for Senior Assistant Director.
• Experience in recruitment, territory management or related field.
• Commitment to recruiting diverse applicants.
• Ability to lift 30-40 lbs and perform overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage a geographic student recruitment territory.
• Correspond with students and families through multiple channels.
• Coordinate on and off-campus recruitment events.
• Conduct application review.
• Assist with assigned projects.
• Collaborate to streamline processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Computer systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description Summary

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 Regional 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 New York and New Jersey. This position is home-based and applicants must reside or be willing to relocate to the Greater NYC or New Jersey area.

Job Description

• 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%)

Minimum Requirements:

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; demonstrated commitment to recruiting individuals from varying backgrounds; ability to lift 30-40 lbs of recruiting materials; valid driver's license; ability to perform overnight travel. Experience may be obtained during degree completion.

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; demonstrated commitment to recruiting individuals from varying backgrounds; ability to lift 30-40 lbs of recruiting materials; valid driver's license; ability to perform overnight travel. Experience may be obtained during degree completion.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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

Preferred Requirements:

Experience that includes progressively responsible duties

Experience in admission.

Preference will be given to applicants living in or willing to relocate to the Greater NYC or New Jersey area.

Required Application Documents

resume and cover letter