Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has four campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Title: Assistant Director - Recruitment

Employee Classification: Clerical & Secretarial

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Recruitment & K-12 Partnerships

Campus Location: SWTCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Recruitment plays a key leadership role in advancing the college’s enrollment goals by supporting, coordinating, and executing student recruitment strategies. This position focuses on outreach, relationship-building, and data-informed recruitment efforts, with an emphasis on serving prospective students (high school and adult learners) and families. The Assistant Director works closely with the Director of Recruitment and Admissions and staff to implement initiatives that support new student enrollment, retention, and access.

Job Duties

• Assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of recruitment strategies designed to meet enrollment targets.
• Represent the college at high school, college fairs, community events, and other recruitment activities.
• Provide day-to-day supervision and operational guidance to assigned recruitment staff.
• Coordinate recruitment initiatives targeting high school students, adult learners, and other designated populations.
• Build and maintain relationships with high school counselors and community organizations
• Support the development and execution of recruitment communications, including presentations, events and outreach campaigns.
• Analyze recruitment data and reports to assess effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure a smooth transition from recruitment to application, admission, and enrollment.
• Assist with onboarding and training related to recruitment systems and processes.
• Participate in evening and weekend recruitment events as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
  
• Two to four years of experience in student recruitment, admissions, enrollment management, or a related field.
  
• Proficiency with CRM systems, student information systems, and standard office software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory or lead experience.
  
• Familiarity with slate or similar admissions CRM platforms.
  
• Experience using data to inform recruitment strategies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills
  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  
• Knowledge of recruitment and enrollment best practices
  
• Commitment to access and student success.
  
• Strong organizational and presentation skills
  
• Ability to engage with an ever-growing college population
  
• Understanding of FERPA and student data privacy standards

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• This position may require evening and weekend work.
• Travel to local high schools and community events is expected.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

A summary of our benefits can be found below: 

https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class 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:  LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, myhr@southwest.tn.edu, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-333-5000. See the full non-discrimination policy.