X96558 Assistant Director Communications, Tahlequah

Northeastern State University; Tahlequah (OK); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK, seeks a data-driven Admissions Coordinator to prepare and maintain statistical data and manage communications platforms for undergraduate admissions and recruitment.

You will compile data to support recruitment initiatives, assist with enrollment management reporting, and help optimize Radius and Mongoose workflows while coordinating outreach to prospective students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Experience in university recruitment or admissions two to three years.
• Valid driver’s license issued by the State of Oklahoma for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of recruitment targets, markets and goals.
• Serve as undergraduate administrator for Radius; manage recruitment communications.
• Contribute to enrollment funnel reporting and predictive modeling.
• Evaluate Radius functionality and troubleshoot operational issues.
• Serve as undergraduate administrator for Mongoose; coordinate texting outreach.
• Manage Call Center and plan social media presence for undergraduate admissions.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal relations

Decision making

Problem solving

Computers & software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Radius CRM

Mongoose

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for preparing and maintaining statistical data and maintaining all communication platforms for undergraduate admissions and recruitment. Compile and analyze data to support recruitment initiatives; support the Director of Admissions & Recruitment.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Assists in the development of the university’s recruitment targets, markets and goals.
• Serves as the undergraduate administrator for Radius. Manage recruitment communication to support recruitment and enrollment initiatives for prospective students.
• Contribute to the development and quality assurance of enrollment funnel reporting, integrate results into predictive modeling and performance reporting.
• Evaluates functionality of Radius, including operational and technical troubleshooting.
• Serves as the undergraduate administrator for Mongoose. Manage and coordinate two-way texting outreach to support recruitment and enrollment initiatives for current and prospective students.
• Manage Call Center.
• Plan and coordinate social media presence for undergraduate admissions and recruitment.
• Assists with training and onboarding of new admissions and recruitment staff.
• Supervises daily operations within the Communications area.
• Assists with planning, organizing, and supervising annual recruitment events.
• Gathers and maintains current knowledge of university programs and services.
• Assists in enrollment management efforts as needed.
• Serves on assigned committees.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of higher education recruitment best practices.
• Knowledge of university admission processes, degree options, and housing procedures.
• Knowledge of university programs and services.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

The work consists of maintenance and development of all communication platforms for student recruitment and enrollment management reporting duties. The high volume of student contacts contributes to the complexity of the position.
The purpose of this position is to recruit students for NSU through various communication strategies. Success in this position contributes to the successful recruitment of students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with two to three years experience or service in a university recruitment or admission office.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Oklahoma for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree and previous experience with Radius CRM preferred.

Annual salary $43,896.00 with excellent benefits, including generous leave time.

Anticipated hire date: 10/5/2026

Applications will be accepted until: 9/13/2026

NOTE: Posting will close to applicants at 11:59 p.m., CST, on the date above. An application cannot be changed after it has been submitted. To complete the application process, it is critical to create a profile.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

It is Northeastern State University’s policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Northeastern State University complies with all “applicable” federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination.