Hybrid Admissions Director - Transfers & Outreach

Alma College; Alma (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alma College seeks an Assistant/Associate Director of Admissions to lead transfer student recruitment and manage a first-year territory in metro Detroit. The role emphasizes partnerships, admissions decisions, and enrollment management with a hybrid work arrangement.

The position reports to the Senior Director of Admissions; requires high reliability, CRM experience, and strong communication to build pipelines with community colleges, high schools, and alumni networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three years in higher education recruitment, e-recruiting, marketing, or communications.
• CRM familiarity and data-driven recruitment experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, public speaking and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work evenings, nights, and weekends for recruitment travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop partnerships with community colleges, counselors, alumni, and schools to recruit transfer and first-year students.
• Schedule visits to high schools and community colleges and manage communications with students and families.
• Create and execute recruitment strategies aligned with enrollment goals.
• Manage recruitment events both virtual and in-person.
• Maintain CRM leads and advise applicants through the admissions process.
• Coordinate with Financial Aid to discuss aid options with students and families.
• Analyze data to adjust recruitment strategies and address enrollment barriers.

Skills

CRM system

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Slate CRM

MS Office

Video conferencing

Job description

Alma College seeks an Assistant/Associate Director of Admissions to lead transfer student recruitment and manage a first-year territory in metro Detroit. The role emphasizes partnerships, admissions decisions, and enrollment management with a hybrid work arrangement.

The position reports to the Senior Director of Admissions; requires high reliability, CRM experience, and strong communication to build pipelines with community colleges, high schools, and alumni networks.