Job Description
The Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions & Recruitment is a key member of the Citadel Graduate College enrollment team responsible for planning and executing recruitment initiatives to attract engage and enroll prospective graduate post-traditional learners evening undergraduate veteran and online students. This role manages a defined recruitment territory leverages data-driven insights cultivates partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and delivers exceptional service to prospective students throughout the admissions process.
Job Duties
- Develops and executes recruitment plans for assigned territories and target populations including technical colleges four-year institutions employers education fairs corporate partners and military / veteran organizations.
- Collaborates with enrollment leadership to evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment efforts and adjust strategies to achieve enrollment goals.
- Plans and coordinates recruitment visits and events such as open houses webinars receptions and campus visits. Coordinating with faculty and staff to enhance prospective student engagement.
- Develops and executes personalized follow-up communications and engagement plans for prospective students after recruitment events.
- Serves as the primary point of contact for applicants in the assigned territory.
- Builds relationships with prospective students through consistent and personalized engagement throughout the enrollment funnel
- Advises prospective students on admissions processes academic programs and institutional resources.
Minimum Qualifications :
Education & Experience
Bachelors degreeMinimum of 35 years of progressively responsible experience in college admissions recruitment or enrollment management .Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding enrollment or recruitment goals.Skills & Abilities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to engage prospective students and external partners.Proven ability to manage multiple priorities travel independently and represent the institution at off-site recruitment events.Comfortable working evenings and weekends during peak recruitment cycles.Ability to interpret and apply admissions policies and procedures consistently.Preferred Qualifications :
Education & Specialized Experience
At least 3 years of experience specifically in graduate or post-traditional admissions.Demonstrated understanding of adult learner motivations enrollment trends and market dynamics for graduate education.Experience working with adult military or graduate-level students is strongly preferred.Technical Proficiency
Experience using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system such as Slate Salesforce or TargetX including data entry reporting and admissions funnel tracking.Proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel Power BI or similar) to inform recruitment strategies.Ability to leverage digital marketing or communication tools to support recruitment (email campaigns virtual events social media engagement etc.).Benefits of Working at The Citadel
Extensive Health PlansGreat Retirement OptionsTuition Exchange Program for DependentsPaid Parental LeaveIsle of Palms Beach ClubSwain Family Boat CenterCommunity Service OpportunitiesRead more about our benefits on our HR websiteRequired Experience :
Director
Key Skills
Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1