Position Function:
The Assistant Director of Recruitment, under the Supervision of the Associate Director of
Student Recruitment, the Director of Student Recruitment, 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 coordinates and supervises the
implementation of the recruitment goals set by the University.
Employees hired into Intermittent positions are limited to working no more than 720 hours per fiscal year.
Salary Grade: 15
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for hiring, training, and supervising Admissions Counselors
• Works with the Director, Associate Director, and Regional Assistant Director of Recruitment to implement recruiting goals outlined by the University.
• Works with administrators, faculty, and other University personnel to enhance recruiting efforts.
• Oversee high school off campus recruiting events.
• Participates in developing effective recruitment strategies.
• Visits and participates at high schools and community college recruitment fairs, and student conferences in order to recruit students.
• Provide information to prospective students and their families to promote MSU
• Represents MSU at conferences, meetings, and other official programs.
• Attend alumni meetings and alumni recruiting events when needed.
• Work closely with high school guidance counselors in the recruitment of prospective students.
• Keep current on university programs and changes within the academic schools and colleges.
• Assists with Recruitment Events (On campus and Off campus)
• Performs additional duties as required by the Director of Student Recruitment, Assistant
Vice President for Enrollment, and the Provost.
The above essential duties are representative of major duties in this position. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
May be responsible for training, assisting or assigning tasks to others. May provide input for performance reviews of other employees.
Minimum Qualifications:
Focus on Student Development, Counseling, Public Relations, Marketing or related area
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Experience (yrs) Three years Directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified; Valid Driver's license
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:
Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/
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:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.
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