Assistant Director, Recruitment & Outreach
- Employer
- Alcorn State University
- Location
- Lorman, Mississippi, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Jan 8, 2025
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Job Details
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Assistant Director, Recruitment & Outreach
FLSA Status
Exempt
Posted Salary Range
Commensurate with experience.
Employment Status
Full Time
Department
Admissions and Recruiting
Job Summary
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
The incumbent manages the prospective student lifecycle to increase awareness, engagement, and conversion activities with Alcorn State University. He/she is responsible for the development, implementation, and direction of a comprehensive and strategic communication and recruitment plan that supports increasing the number of newly admitted students.
Ability to translate organizational goals into actionable plans and initiatives
Essential Job Functions
Bachelor’s degree .
Five (5) years’ experience in related experience in admission/recruitment, customer service, and/or public relations, including two (2) years’ of supervisory experience .
Licensing and Certifications
Valid Driver’s License
Physical Requirements
Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas
No
Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds
Occasionally
Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds
Occasionally
Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds
Occasionally
Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds
Occasionally
Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds
Not Required
Travel
Frequently
Extended Work Hours
Frequently
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S1095
Number of Vacancies
1
Location
Lorman
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
01/08/2025
Close Date
01/20/2025
Open Until Filled
No
EEO Statement
Alcorn State University
Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
Advertising Summary
Excellent Benefits Package
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Position Information
Job Title
Assistant Director, Recruitment & Outreach
FLSA Status
Exempt
Posted Salary Range
Commensurate with experience.
Employment Status
Full Time
Department
Admissions and Recruiting
Job Summary
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
The incumbent manages the prospective student lifecycle to increase awareness, engagement, and conversion activities with Alcorn State University. He/she is responsible for the development, implementation, and direction of a comprehensive and strategic communication and recruitment plan that supports increasing the number of newly admitted students.
- Knowledge of recruitment and outreach best practices
- Knowledge of enrollment best practices
- Skilled in the development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive and strategic communication and recruitment plans
- Excellent communication skills, verbal, written, and interpersonal
- Excellent critical thinking skills
- Strong leadership abilities, with a record of successfully managing admissions operations and leading teams.
Ability to translate organizational goals into actionable plans and initiatives
Essential Job Functions
- Represents the university at recruitment events
- In consultation with the Director, uses historical enrollment data to make decisions regarding travel to target markets to represent the university at recruitment events
- Evaluates and advises prospective students to determine educational needs and position ASU as the school of choice
- Coordinates tour requests and supports admissions activities (open house, High School Day, etc.)
- Fosters public and personal relationships between prospective students and families and the university
- Regularly counsels and advises prospective students, families and the general public regarding university policies, procedures, the admissions process, pre-college planning, etc.
- Maintains a minimum standard of outbound and follow-up prospective students
- Generates personal inquiries through network and professional relationships
- Supports application/registration events as applicable.
- Conducts a comprehensive admission file review process and uses additional holistic information to make admissions decisions based on a set criterion established by the university
- Achieves contact efficiency metrics and guide students through the online application process
- Maintains effective interactions with prospective students in CRM ( SLATE )
- Assists in the production and distribution of recruitment materials
Bachelor’s degree .
Five (5) years’ experience in related experience in admission/recruitment, customer service, and/or public relations, including two (2) years’ of supervisory experience .
Licensing and Certifications
Valid Driver’s License
Physical Requirements
Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas
No
Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds
Occasionally
Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds
Occasionally
Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds
Occasionally
Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds
Occasionally
Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds
Not Required
Travel
Frequently
Extended Work Hours
Frequently
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S1095
Number of Vacancies
1
Location
Lorman
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
01/08/2025
Close Date
01/20/2025
Open Until Filled
No
EEO Statement
Alcorn State University
Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
Advertising Summary
Excellent Benefits Package
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Letter of Recommendation (Professional)
- Letter of Recommendation (Personal)
- Letter of Recommendation (Professional or Personal)
Company
A great educational choice, Alcorn State University in Mississippi is a place of purpose, history, and discovery, and the nation's oldest, land-grant HBCU
Company info
- Website
- http://www.alcorn.edu/
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