Assistant Director of Recruitment (Special Populations Manager)

• Provide direction and oversight to the targeted recruitment of high-achieving students regarding the Honors College, Athletics, and the Operation Bahamas including all related strategic communication plans and programming. Utilizing benchmarking and research to ensure pre-college programs, honors offerings, and application review policies and procedures are reflective of the nations and competitors’ best practices. develop short and long-term strategic recruitment plans for the University’s high-achieving student recruitment goals; work with the Dean of Enrollment Management, Director of Admissions, Academic Liaisons, Honors Program Director and staff, and other University constituents to develop focused, integrated, and data-driven recruitment plans which align with the University’s Strategic Priorities.
• Conduct 4-6 weeks of recruitment travel a year, admission application review, prospective student information sessions and other presentations, and counselor on duty responsibilities; serve as a member of the Extended Admissions Leadership Team. Other territory manager duties as assigned.
• Coordinate recruitment, communications, and application review.
• Directly supervise a full-time admission territory manager at the admission counselor or assistant director level.
• Coordinate the integration of honors program changes into communications, processes, applications, and training.
• In conjunction with admission senior leadership, develop and oversee budget lines associated with high achieving student programming.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of student recruitment and retention issues
• Knowledge of university admissions policies, standards, and procedures
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Organizing and coordinating skills
• Skill in the use of computerized systems and databases
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals
• Ability to travel on occasion outside the metropolitan area
• Ability to design and write promotional material
• Ability to evaluate student transcripts and/or records

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least two (2) years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Travel extensively. Must be able to travel & work at night and weekends.
• Must be able to lift, move and carry 30 pounds and transport admissions material.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.