Assistant Director of Admissions & Recruitment
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Columbia, Tennessee

Posted in Education and Training


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The Assistant Director of Admissions & Recruitment is responsible for providing dynamic leadership for recruitment and admissions. The Assistant Director will actively create positive experiences to support prospective students on the path to enrollment. This includes the oversight of the One-Stop and Processing Units. The Assistant Director reports to the Chief Enrollment Services Officer/Registrar.

Essential Functions:

  • Develop, implement, assess and continuously improve strategies, processes and procedures for recruitment and admission that increases student success and aligns with the college's enrollment outcomes.
  • Coordinate recruitment activities to meet enrollment goals.
  • Timely evaluation and execution of admission decisions on applicant files including residency status.
  • Coordinate all aspects of the dual enrollment program.
  • Coordinate, supervise, provide for professional development, and evaluate college recruiters, customer service clerk and processing clerks.
  • Ensure accuracy of the Admission's webpages on the Columbia State website.
  • Maintain current and professional recruitment publications. Develop all recruitment publications in conjunction with the Chief Enrollment Services Officer and Communications Office.
  • Collaborate with all campus locations to ensure standardization of recruitment processes for a college of campuses that acts as one.
  • Analyze statistical reports and implement strategies that will enhance recruitment strategies, yield management, and operational efficiency.
  • In concert with campus directors coordinate, facilitate and continually improve campus tours for students at all campuses.
  • Responsible for ensuring continuous high-quality customer service to all constituents.
  • Monitor point in time matrix to ensure enrollment goals will be met. Develop corrective action plans as needed.
  • Analyze admissions data in concert with the Assistant Director Admissions Systems for trends to develop recruitment plans by enrollment groups (traditional age students, adult students, veteran students, etc.) Work in concert with college counselors, recruiters, campus directors, and appropriate Deans for development and implementation of the plan.
  • In collaboration with Assistant Director Admissions Systems ensure optimal use of the CRM & Chatbot, maintain data integrity standards and support a continuous process improvement model for managing applications and all associated documents.
  • Coordinate and assure verification and compliance for admissions of international students. Represent the college in conversations for immigration procedures and VISA compliance. Provide leadership and counseling for international student admission and readmission. Assure timely completion and compliance with all required federal and state submittals.
  • Travel to campus locations, off site events and programs for coordination of admissions procedures and functions.
  • Supplemental Functions:

  • Assist other campuses enrollment personnel as needed.
  • Serve on selected college standing committees
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Education, Training and Experience Required:

  • Master's Degree required
  • Three years of experience in admissions or related student services field required
  • Education, Training and Experience Preferred:

  • Experience as a recruiter
  • Experience in a community college
  • Experience with Banner
  • Experience with SLATE
  • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Work Characteristics:

  • Excellent public relations skills
  • Self- motivated and ability to work as part of a team
  • Possess professional and ethical standards.
  • Excellent written/verbal communication, customer service and conflict resolution skills.
  • Ability to work with diverse populations
  • Proficiency in computer software and system applications directly related to admissions and recruitment.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to work without direct supervision.
  • Knowledge of student information systems
  • Knowledge of and ability to collect, analyze and report data
  • Ability to effectively use Microsoft office (word, excel, powerpoint), data bases, and other software required for communication and data analysis
  • Working Conditions:

  • Heavy use of computer
  • Flexible scheduling including evening and weekend hours
  • Normal standing, sitting, and walking
  • Lifting of boxes weighing approximately 40 lbs.
  • Requires some travel using personal vehicle to campuses and schools in the nine-county service area and to other locations for meetings and job-related activities.
  • Titles Supervised:

  • Enrollment Services Recruiters
  • Enrollment Services Processing Clerks
  • Enrollment Services Customer Service Clerk
  • Student workers
  • Hiring Salary Range: $54,190 - $67,730

    Review of Applications will begin February 20, 2023

    About Columbia State Community College:

    As Tennessee's first community college (established in 1966), Columbia State is committed to increasing access and enhancing diversity at all five of our campuses. Columbia State is a member of the Tennessee Board of Regents. Columbia State is known for excellence both inside and outside the classroom.

    Columbia State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

    • Vacation and Sick Leave
    • 13 paid holidays
    • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
    • Retirement plans
    • Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
    • Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

    Columbia State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age (as applicable), status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other category protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.

    The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:

    Director of Human Resources
    humanresources@columbiastate.edu
    1665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia, TN 38401
    931-540-2521


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