Description

Job Description Summary

Miami University is seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative Assistant or Sr. Assistant Director for Regional Enrollment to join our dynamic Admission team. Reporting to the Associate Director for Regional Enrollment, this role 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. This position will be primarily responsible for recruiting in New York and New Jersey. This position is home-based and applicants must reside or be willing to relocate to the Greater NYC or New Jersey area. 

Job Description

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. (5%)
 

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses. This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work
For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement
Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.

For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

Clery Act
As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223.

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Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Assistant Director:

Bachelor's Degree (by hire date) and two years of experience or a Master's Degree; experience in recruitment and territory management, or similar experience in counseling, sales, marketing, or related field; demonstrated commitment to recruiting individuals from varying backgrounds; ability to lift 30-40 lbs of recruiting materials; valid driver's license; ability to perform overnight travel. Experience may be obtained during degree completion.

Senior Assistant Director:

Bachelor's Degree (by hire date) and three years of experience or a Master's Degree and one year of experience; experience in recruitment and territory management, or similar experience in counseling, sales, marketing, or related field; demonstrated commitment to recruiting individuals from varying backgrounds; ability to lift 30-40 lbs of recruiting materials; valid driver's license; ability to perform overnight travel. Experience may be obtained during degree completion.

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; knowledge of and experience with computer systems and various software applications, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Requirements:

Experience that includes progressively responsible duties

Experience in admission.

Preference will be given to applicants living in or willing to relocate to the Greater NYC or New Jersey area.

Required Application Documents

Resume and cover letter