Assistant Director/Senior Assistant Director for Regional Enrollment - Northeast

Job Summary:

The Assistant/Sr. Assistant Director for Regional Enrollment will assist with the development and implementation of first-year student recruitment and yield plans that are consistent with Miami University's mission and goals. In addition, all positions are responsible for the understanding and upholding of Miami University's and Enrollment Management and Student Success' Diversity, Equity and Inclusion statements, values, and goals. This position will be primarily responsible for recruiting in the northeast territory (NY, NJ, and greater Philadelphia, PA), with additional territories assigned, as needed, and handling the follow-up for an assigned territory to be determined during or prior to recruitment cycles. The position is a home-based.

Duties/Physical Demands:

Manage a geographic student recruitment territory. Make regularly scheduled recruitment visits to schools within a geographic area to meet with prospective students and counselors. Maintain relationships with counselors, and participate in regional events. Leverage data to monitor and respond to enrollment trends. (30%) Correspond with students and their families through prospect management including the use of email, phone calls, and social media. Perform counselor on-call duties as assigned. (20%) Coordinate and participate in on and off-campus student recruitment and yield events and campaigns. (15%) Conduct application review. (15%) Assist with the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned projects. (15%) Work collaboratively with University constituents to streamline and improve processes. Other duties as assigned.(5%)

Minimum Qualifications:

Assistant Director: Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of two years of experience in a progressively responsible position or Master's Degree with no experience required. Senior Assistant Director: Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of three years of experience in progressively responsible positions or a Master's Degree and a minimum of one year of experience. Experience in recruitment and territory management, or similar experience in counseling, sales, marketing, or related fields. Must be able to work some evenings, perform local, regional, or national overnight travel including some weekend travel, and transport 30-40 lbs. of recruiting materials to various locations.

Desired Qualifications:

Strong working knowledge of the recruitment region; ability to communicate in Spanish. Demonstrated commitment to recruiting individuals from diverse backgrounds Master's degree

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent communication skills, including public speaking and writing ability; high level of organizational and self-starting skills; ability to work with minimal supervision. Proven ability to work with diverse constituencies.

Diversity Statement:

Miami University{rel="nofollow"} is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all.

For more information on Miami University's diversity initiatives, please visit the Office of Institutional Diversity & Inclusion{rel="nofollow"} webpage. For more information on Miami University's mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values{rel="nofollow"} webpage.

EO/AA Statement/Clery Act

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabi