Croft Coordinator of Admissions and First Year Experience

University of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi in Mississippi invites applications for a role coordinating recruitment, admissions, and first-year retention for the Croft Institute of International Studies. You will support prospective applicants and incoming students, helping them navigate admissions, orientation, and enrollment.

Responsibilities include analyzing enrollment trends to shape recruitment plans, attending college fairs and campus events (with occasional evenings and weekend hours), managing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in recruitment or admissions preferred.
• Ability to travel for events up to ~2 weeks per year.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate enrollment recruitment plans and target metrics.
• Attend college fairs, campus visits, and events; travel up to two weeks yearly.
• Manage communications with prospective students via email, phone, and social platforms.
• Oversee admissions logistics and CRM/database accuracy (Slate).
• Support first-year students through advising and orientation initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss —stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacyof academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant,inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, andstaff — can achieve their fullest potential.

Join the Ole Miss Family — Build Your Legacy Here!

Department:

The Croft Institute for International Studies administers theUniversity of Mississippi's interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts inInternational Studies. The program caps enrollment at roughly 70students per cohort, recruiting high-achieving applicants whoundergo a competitive admissions process.

Job Summary:

Coordinates recruitment, admissions, and first-year retentionefforts for the Croft Institute of International Studies, servingas the primary support system for prospective applicants andincoming first-year students.

Job Description

Recruitment

• Analyzes enrollment trends data to develop and implement astrategic recruitment plan for a competitive program.
• Attends college fairs, plans strategic site visits, andparticipates in campus-wide recruiting events, requiring occasionalevening or weekend hours, and travel around two weeks peryear.
• Manages the communication funnel for prospective students,providing personalized outreach via email, phone, and digitalplatforms.
• Conducts regular one-on-one meetings, informational sessions,and building tours for potential students and their families.
• Contributes to new student orientation and summer outreachprograms.

Admissions

• Oversees the logistics of the selective admissionsprocess.
• Maintains database integrity and tracks applicant pipelines using specialized university systems and CRM software (e.g.,Slate).

Event Management & Student Leadership

• Plans and executes enrollment events, including competitive scholarship interviews and new student orientations.
• Recruits, trains, and supervises the student ambassador team to support daily recruitment operations and major institutional events.

Advising & First-Year Support

• Provides academic guidance and holistic support to first-yearInternational Studies majors to ensure successful transition,engagement, and retention.

For full consideration, please include a cover letter.

Job Responsibilities:

Substitution Statement

An equivalent combination of relatedexperience and education may be considered for this role.Substitutions of the required experience or education will beassessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience

Relevant experience| No Experience Required| Not Required

Compensation

$46,904.00 - $70,366.40

Interview Requirement

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for aninterview must notify the Department of EqualOpportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonableaccommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in anyemployment practice, education program, or education activity toall qualified persons. The University complies with all applicablelaws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfullydiscriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, religion, national origin,ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protectedveteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protectedstatus.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safecampus community. UM conducts background investigations forapplicants being considered for employment. Backgroundinvestigations include a criminal history record check, and whenappropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving historycheck.