Associate Director of Recruitment

College of Coastal Georgia; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Coastal Georgia seeks an Associate Director of Recruitment to lead institutional recruitment and outreach within the Office of Admissions. This role includes developing recruitment strategies and supervising staff to meet enrollment goals.

Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree related to the field, and the ability to obtain DSO authorization. The position contributes to institutional priorities through collaboration with various campus partners.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in admissions, recruitment, or enrollment management.
• Ability to obtain Designated School Official (DSO) authorization.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable record.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic recruitment strategies and manage outreach operations.
• Supervise recruitment staff and evaluate performance.
• Analyze recruitment data and trends for decision-making.
• Oversee recruitment-related admissions processes.
• Plan and execute recruitment events.
• Manage student assistant and ambassador programs.
• Lead recruitment systems and CRM processes.
• Oversee international student admissions and compliance.
• Collaborate with campus departments for enrollment initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in higher education or related field

Tools

Customer relationship management systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Associate Director of Recruitment provides leadership and coordination for institutional recruitment and enrollment outreach within the Office of Admissions. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Recruitment and Admissions, this position supports recruitment strategy, supervises staff, and manages outreach operations. The role ensures alignment with institutional priorities and enrollment goals while working with campus partners to support a coordinated recruitment process. This position contributes to divisional priorities within Student Affairs and Enrollment Management and supports overall institutional enrollment objectives.

This position is designated by the institution as Essential Personnel and Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Responsibilities

1. Strategic Recruitment Leadership Assists in the development, execution, and assessment of recruitment strategies, including market analysis, enrollment projections, and territory planning; supports implementation of goals and priorities aligned with institutional enrollment objectives.
2. Staff Supervision and Organizational Leadership Directly supervises and evaluates recruitment personnel; assists in establishing staffing structures, assigns territories, sets performance expectations, and implements accountability measures; provides ongoing coaching, professional development, and leadership to support achievement of enrollment goals.
3. Enrollment Management and Data-Driven Decision Making Monitors and analyzes recruitment funnel metrics, enrollment trends, and market data; uses analytics to inform strategy adjustments, resource allocation, and institutional decision-making; prepares reports and provides data to support enrollment planning and decision-making.
4. Recruitment Operations and Admissions Coordination Provides oversight of recruitment-related admissions processes, including application review coordination, decision timelines, and prospective student follow-up; ensures alignment with admissions operations to support efficient, compliant, and student-centered enrollment processes.
5. Recruitment Event Strategy and Execution Coordinates the planning, development, and execution of recruitment initiatives and events, including campus visit experiences, yield events, and outreach programming; ensures events support strategic enrollment objectives and conversion goals.
6. Student Assistant and Ambassador Program Oversight Oversees the Admissions student assistant program and establishes direction for a structured student ambassador program; ensures programs effectively support recruitment, engagement, and enrollment efforts while aligning with institutional priorities.
7. CRM and Recruitment Technology Leadership Serves as a functional lead for recruitment systems and CRM utilization; supports communication strategies, workflow efficiency, data integrity, and process improvements.
8. International Admissions and Compliance Serves as Designated School Official (DSO); oversees international student admissions processes, federal compliance, and immigration record maintenance; coordinates services to support international student recruitment, onboarding, and retention.
9. Cross-Functional Collaboration and Institutional Representation Collaborates with campus partners including Marketing, Financial Aid, Academic Affairs, and Athletics to support coordinated enrollment initiatives; represents the institution at recruitment events, schools, and community engagements.
10. Performs related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelors degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.

Other Required Qualifications

• Ability to obtain Designated School Official (DSO) authorization following hire.
• Must possess a current valid driver's license with acceptable driving record and pass a yearly Motor Vehicle Report review.

Required Experience

• More than 5 years of progressively responsible experience in admissions, recruitment, sales, or enrollment management.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Masters degree in higher education, business, or related field.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supervising staff.
• Experience with enrollment forecasting and strategic planning.
• Experience working with customer relationship management systems.

Knowledge

• Strategic enrollment management and recruitment planning.
• Admissions processes and enrollment operations.
• Federal, state, and system policies related to admissions and international students.

Skills

• Data analysis, reporting, and decision-making.
• Leadership and supervision of professional staff.
• Communication and relationship-building with internal and external stakeholders.

Abilities

• Ability to develop and implement recruitment strategies aligned with institutional goals.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and regulations.
• Ability to coordinate efforts across departments and manage multiple priorities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The College of Coastal Georgia provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources at 912-279-5740.