Assistant Director, Recruitment & Events

Position Function:

The Assistant Director of Recruitment & Events, under the supervision of the Associate Director of Mississippi Recruitment, Director of Student Recruitment, and the Assistant Vice President for Enrollment and the Provost, works closely with university officials in disseminating information about Mississippi State University. In addition, the Assistant Director of Recruitment & Events coordinates and supervises the implementation of the recruitment goals set by the University.

Salary Grade: 15

Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Oversees recruitment efforts for north Mississippi of prospective students
2. Responsible for recruitment of students within a specified north Mississippi territory and follow-up with prospective students
3. Responsible for hiring, training, and supervising of Mississippi Admissions Counselors
4. Works with the Associate Director of Recruitment for Mississippi and Director of Student Recruitment to implement recruiting goals outlined by the University.
5. Works with administrators, faculty, and other University personnel to enhance recruiting efforts.
6. Participates in developing effective recruitment strategies.
7. Visits and participates at high schools and community college recruitment fairs, and student conferences to recruit students
8. Prepares correspondence for prospective students and responds to email and telephone inquiries
9. Provide information to prospective students and their parents and promote the college.
10. Represents MSU at conferences, meetings, and other official programs.
11. Attend alumni meetings and alumni recruiting events when needed.
12. Work closely with high school guidance counselors in the recruitment of prospective students.
13. Keep current on university programs and changes within the academic schools and colleges.
14. Performs additional duties as required by the Associate Director of Recruitment for Mississippi, Director of Student Recruitment, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment, and the Provost.
15. Position will be based on-campus in Starkville, MS.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education Bachelor's Degree Student Development, Counseling, or related area
Experience (yrs) Three years Directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
Valid Driver's license

Supervisory Responsibilities
May be responsible for training, assisting or assigning tasks to others. May provide input to performance reviews of other employees.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Student Development, Counseling, or a related area.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
2. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies
3. Ability to work autonomously and independently
4. Exceptional work effort and highly motivated
5. Must be detailed oriented
6. Excellent writer
7. Must be a logical thinker
8. Ability to recognize patterns and predict problems
9. Ability to identify solutions or alternative approaches

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

1. No or very limited physical effort required.
2. No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
3. Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment

Instructions for Applying:

All applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu and attach a cover letter, current resume or curriculum vitae, and the complete contact information for at least three professional references.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.

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