Assistant Director Of Admissions

General Description Of Position

The Assistant Director of Admissions assists in the development and execution of a recruitment plan to build relationships with prospective Ivy Tech Community College students through enrollment.

Major Responsibilities

• Increase penetration and conversion rates of assigned schools, events, territories, and dual credit populations.
• Conduct all activities within the established guidelines of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Understand what attributes resonate with different target audiences and adjust recruitment practices and efforts based on those different audiences.
• Assist with the development of collaborative relationships with local schools, colleges/universities, community agencies, and organizations as they relate to the implementation of the campus recruitment plan.
• Assist with the development of admissions and recruitment related materials and disseminate such materials in coordination with other regional and statewide communications and recruitment efforts.
• Recruit on behalf of Ivy Tech, sharing and selling the benefits of the Community College to increase the number of inquiries and applicants to the College along with the conversion of those inquiries and applicants to help move students through the enrollment process.
• Manage, effectively track and recruit potential student groups with the use of a client relationship management (CRM) tool. Use the CRM to assess the effectiveness of various recruitment efforts and make adjustments based on intake and conversion numbers.
• Participate in recruiting efforts on- and off-campus including: college fairs, high school visits, information events, and community activities. Such events take place both during regular business hours and after hours (evenings and weekends).
• Work closely with internal Ivy Tech personnel to coordinate overall recruitment opportunities effectively. Such personnel may include: marketing departments, K-12 coordinators, Accelerated Associate Program staff, college connection coaches, campus presidents, academic chairs, 21st Century Scholar representatives, and American Honors recruiters.

The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous computer experience is necessary.
• Must possess skills and experience in public speaking.
• Associate degree required.
• Must possess excellent “people” skills including working successfully with diverse populations, including (but not limited to) college and school personnel, teachers and prospective students.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects.
• Must possess a willingness and an ability to travel and work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of one to two years of relevant experience preferred.