"Assistant Director of Admissions, Metro Detroit"

Assistant Director of Admissions, Metro Detroit

Company: Western Michigan University

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Category: Admissions and Enrollment

Type: Full-Time

Leads the recruiting and yield of incoming students from the Detroit area with an emphasis on creating relationships with high schools, college counseling organizations, other educational partners, prospective students and their families. This is a regional position located in or near Wayne County, Michigan.

Major Duties

• Manages recruitment and yield efforts in Wayne County, Michigan to maximize market share and ensure effective enrollment of new students. Identifies and develops new opportunities and timely strategies to increase enrollment.
• Measures and analyzes effectiveness of recruitment and yield strategies.
• Promotes and represents the University at on- and off-campus events, including high school visits, college fairs, and community events. Builds and maintains relationships with external stakeholders.
• Represents the University on advisory boards, planning committees, and other community organizations.
• Creates and monitors reports and analyzes data to identify trends and patterns that impact recruitment and yield.
• Partners with team members and campus colleagues focusing on recruitment efforts that serve Wayne County and the Detroit area. Assists with the planning and execution of initiatives that will serve and attract students from different backgrounds and first-generation-in-college students.
• Reads and evaluates applications to make admission decisions for assigned geographical territory.
• Remains current with contemporary admissions and enrollment management approaches and best practices, including best practices in recruitment communication technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution.
• Two years’ relevant experience.
• Experience in admissions, recruitment, marketing, advising, college counseling, outreach, or other related fields.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, while contributing to a team environment.
• Selected candidate must live in or near Wayne County, Michigan. This is a remote position, and a designated home office or similar workspace is required.
• Ability to travel frequently and routinely within the Detroit area.
• Ability to travel to WMU’s main campus upon request.
• Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and, occasionally, overnight travel.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel elsewhere in Michigan and out-of-state, on a limited basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years’ relevant experience.
• Experience within an admissions environment.
• Experience recruiting students from different socioeconomic backgrounds.

Additional Posting Information:

Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirements, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents and spouses. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, visit: wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff

This position is scheduled to close October 13, 2025. If you are considering the position after that date, please check the institutional website to see if it is still posted.