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Assistant Director, Student Recruitment (Fort Liberty, NC)

Position Number: 4834052
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Assistant Director, Student Recruitment (Fort Liberty, NC)

About the Opportunity

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under the supervision and guidance of the Senior Admissions Recruiter, the Assistant Director of Student Recruitment will design and implement an effective recruitment strategy for generating new to university domestic students. The recruitment strategy may include, but not limited to direct outreach via phone, text and email, virtual or in-person appointments and generating new prospects via recruitment tactics and channels that may include virtual and in-person events within the assigned territories, campuses, audience or portfolio designed to attract domestic, professional graduate and bachelor completion students to meet the University's enrollment and revenue goals.

Further responsibilities include group counseling, advising prospective students and employers regarding the enrollment process, conducting presentations, developing and maintaining relationships with companies, organizations, associations and colleges/universities, and managing the recruitment and enrollment cycle for their campus, audience, and/or territory in alignment with key performance indicators, conversion benchmarks and ultimately, enrollment goals (yield/melt). The Assistant Director role will be accountable for coordinating and managing specific constituent relationships or projects in addition to other duties as assigned.

This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule that includes mornings, evenings and weekends, extensive travel, reliable transportation and a valid driving license.

Work location: Fort Liberty, NC

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree is required, master's degree preferred
2-4 years of experience in consultative sales, student recruitment, college admissions and/or other customer service roles.
Experience in customer-centric sales, counseling, recruitment, travel, call campaigns, and small and large group presentations also preferred.
Proven ability to work independently, excellent communication and presentation skills, sensitive and responsive to the needs of diverse constituencies and managing goals.
Comfort and motivation working to achieve and exceed benchmarks, KPIs and targets.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Coordinating and managing College/Campus constituent relationship or project(s)

Works closely with an assigned constituent group to communicate admissions-related information
Serves as an advocate of the College/Campus constituency in the admissions process
Effectively manages any assigned project(s) including setting goals in consultation with his/her supervisor, developing and managing timelines, achieving desired results and producing a final report on the assigned task
Supports Military Ambassador Program by working with active duty and/or veteran Northeastern University student(s).

Counseling and Advising Prospects and Applicants, Counselors, and other Constituents

Communicates accurate information and effectively counsel all prospects, applicants, transfer counselors, and other employer/community constituents in a timely, professional and positive manner during all recruitment events including, onsite visits, information sessions, interviews, written correspondence email and phone calls
Fully participates in all training and professional development opportunities.

Management of Systems and Knowledge Base

Maintains accurate and timely record keeping of all interaction with students in university CRM and application systems in order to produce accurate reporting
Provide feedback on any issues/interests that may arise during applicant & prospective student contact in efforts to provide continued improvement of the student experience
Work closely with leadership to collect, analyze and present data that will inform new programs and services that meet market demands
Accountable for staying current with all programs within assigned programs in order to be able to properly assist applicants and prospective students with the enrollment cycle
Prepares for and participates in all calls and meetings.

Student Recruitment

Plans, designs and implements an effective goal driven recruitment strategy designed to attract talented, diverse and qualified students for an assigned geographic area, degree program or audience(s). The strategy should include efficient and cost-effective travel management in these territories while meeting campus and university expectations and priorities
Attends virtual/in-person industry events, fairs, conferences and shows to establish a presence in emerging and introductory markets and to increase market share in established markets
Develops, coordinates, plans and executes recruitment programs including, group and individual counseling of students, receptions / information events for students and employers, yield and melt activities, interviews, regional open houses, college and transfer counselor events, training forums among other activities. Follow-up and evaluation is expected upon return from travel.

Position Type

Enrollment

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.

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