FLSA EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Salaried; Exempt; Administrative; 12 months
DEPARTMENT: Admissions
POSITION SUMMARY:
This key leadership position focuses on strategies to build enrollment for both International and Graduate Program new student populations at Alma College. The Director is responsible for planning and implementing recruitment strategies and activities in the Division of Enrollment Management. Reporting to the AVP, this role supports ongoing and new recruitment activities, requiring extensive travel.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Develops strong relationships with prospective students, college and university partners, embassies, and other individuals or organizations relevant to international and graduate programs.
• Collaborates with the AVP and Graduate Program Directors to develop, plan, and implement innovative recruitment and yield strategies for graduate students.
• Participates in international educational fairs, high school visits, college fairs, and other relevant organizations in support of student recruitment.
• Coordinate Graduate Program focused recruitment events, provide admissions presentations, review admission applications, conduct one-on-one meetings with campus visitors. Supports Graduate Program recruitment at select out of state college fairs and events.
• Manages the admissions funnel for both Graduate Programs and International students. Communicates with prospective student applicants, parents, advisors, and consultants to facilitate the admissions process. Works closely with Admissions Operations to effectively enroll new students.
• Oversees the review process of international applications and works closely with the Admissions Office, Financial Aid, Student Services, and Academic Affairs to manage the I-20 process, allowing international students to get the appropriate visa to study at the university.
• Meets individual enrollment goals as set by the AVP.
• Provides reports to the AVP detailing weekly recruitment results.
• Plans and execute recruitment events domestically and internationally.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the AVP.
REQUIRED QUALIFICIATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to operate a personal computer; experience with Microsoft Suite required.
• Experience with Google docs and an admissions CRM.
• Ability to work efficiently on multiple tasks both collaboratively and independently.
• High level of organization and attention to detail.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Flexible schedule that allows for work/travel outside of regular business hours including weeknights and weekends as needed.
• Ability to demonstrate self-direction and motivation.
• Valid passport.
• Ability to travel internationally.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master’s degree.
• Slate CRM experience.
• Experience working with underrepresented, first-generation, Pell-eligible, and diverse populations.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Interested candidates must submit the Alma College application, letter of interest, and a resume via the apply now button below. Applications will be accepted until August 9, 2024.
Alma College is classified as a selective Baccalaureate College: Diverse Fields by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Committed to academic excellence and development of responsible leaders, Alma’s students thrive on challenging academic programs in a supportive, small-college environment emphasizing active, collaborative learning and close student-faculty interaction. Alma is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution located in the center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
Alma College recognizes that we are all transformed when we celebrate and value the varied identities backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in our campus community. We are committed to recognizing and removing barriers to success and providing equitable access to opportunities through education and advocacy. In our increasingly diverse campus and world, we pledge to create a climate where everyone is safe and free to grow intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally. For more information about the College, visit www.alma.edu.