Director of Enrollment Management and Recruiting

Company: Inside Higher Ed
Location: Opelika
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY: The primary task of the Director of Enrollment Management and Recruiting at Southern Union State Community College is to leverage innovative solutions and data analytics to execute strategic enrollment initiatives and outcomes; direct the recruitment and admissions activities on all three campuses by providing leadership that will promote the college in order to increase student enrollment, coordinate recruitment activities with area high schools; develop informational materials and services to prospective students, counselors and the community at large. This position will plan, oversee, and direct the College's enrollment management to ensure that enrollment goals and objectives, as outlined in the College's Strategic Enrollment Plan, are implemented and fulfilled.Salary: Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System Salary Schedule C3-1: (Salary range: $54,579 - $89,426)Benefits: Full time employees are entitled to the College's benefit package to include: PEEHIP, retirement, leave (annual, sick, and personal), etc.Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the ONLINE application system by the deadline date in order to be considered for the position. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Application material may not be submitted by fax or email.A complete application packet consists of:

• Completed Southern Union State Community College ONLINE employment application
• Current resume
• List of three (3) professional references
• Signed letter(s) from a current or former employer verifying all required work and operating experience listed under "Minimum Qualifications"
• Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed (Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline, but official transcripts must be received if employed.)Please note: If, due to legitimate reason, an applicant is unable to obtain written verification by their own efforts, the College may accept other trustworthy documentation such as employment contracts, pay stubs, or W-2 forms. Verification of current employment may be postponed by an applicant, upon request, untilan official offer of employment is to be made. All submitted application materials become the property of the College. Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied.Correspondence regarding positions (i.e. scheduled interview appointment, position filled announcement) will be sent to applicants through the email address used on the applicant's NEOGOV accounts. Applicantsare required to monitor their e-mail accounts for additional information regarding this current applied for position.ANTICIPATED START DATE: May 2021MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Master's degree from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Three (3) years of full-time work experience in recruiting at the post-secondary level is required.
  • Experience supervising/managing a staff is required.
  • Operating experience with Banner and Degree Works is required.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Experience in advising and admissions/records at the post-secondary level is preferred.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but may not be limited to, the following:
      • Develop, with the Dean of Student Affairs, policies, procedures, and budgets for the College's recruitment and enrollment management programs.
      • Develop and implement a compressive college-wide recruiting and enrollment management plan.
      • Supervise and coordinate all recruiting and admissions staff and activities on all three campuses.
      • Assist in advising students during registration and regarding degree/certificate plans.
      • Develop, plan, and implement effective recruiting materials and strategies with the College's marketing department.
      • Coordinate on campus advising sessions for new students and as needed in high schools and assist in coordination of college orientation programs, admissions seminars, etc., as requested.
      • Make contact with all area principals, counselors, and teachers and serve as liaison for the College.
      • Coordinate the process of creating and distributing information concerning the enrollment process and services to prospective students, counselors, and the community at large.
      • Develop and implement a college-wide enrollment management plan and ensure those goals are correlated with the College's strategic plan.
      • Forecast, establish, and meet annual student enrollment goals for all divisions of the College.
      • Build and maintain a comprehensive data inquiry system to maximize effective strategies of communication to student prospects.
      • Submit enrollment/recruiting reports to the Dean of Student Affairs and the President.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the ONLINE application process by the deadline date in order to be considered. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. In accordance with the Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form and to submit a non-refundable minimum payment of $17.40 for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Southern Union also participates in E-verify.It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal or state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.Southern Union State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Southern Union State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

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