Assistant Director/Senior Assistant Director- Columbus Regional

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Summary
Miami University’s Office of Admission seeks a data-driven, and collaborative self-starter to serve as the Assistant/Senior Assistant Director for Regional Enrollment (Columbus). In partnership with admission team members, the Assistant/Senior Assistant Director will serve as a critical member of a dynamic and successful team and will have responsibility for Miami's strategic recruitment and enrollment plan, counselor relations, and alumni admission volunteer program in the Columbus area. This position is home-based.

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%)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in recruitment and territory management, or similar experience in counseling, sales, marketing, or related fields.
• Assistant Director: Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of one year of experience or Master’s Degree (by the date of hire)  with no experience required. 
• Senior Assistant Director: Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of two years of experience with progressively responsible duties or a Master’s Degree and a minimum of one year of experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High level of organizational and self-starting skills;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision;
• Demonstrated commitment to recruiting individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences;
• Excellent communication skills, including public speaking and writing ability;
• Knowledge of and experience with computer systems and various software applications, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Ability to transport 30-40 lbs of recruiting materials;
• Valid driver's license;
• Ability to perform overnight travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong working knowledge of the recruitment region; ability to communicate in Spanish.

Required Application Documents

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
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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.

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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.

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