"Assistant Director of Recruitment"

Position:

Assistant Director of Recruitment

Department: Admissions

Campus: North Manchester, IN, USA | Fort Wayne, IN, USA

Target Hire Date: May 2026

Manchester University is seeking an enthusiastic, mission-driven enrollment professional to become the Assistant Director of Recruitment. Guiding students from high school through graduate pathways in some of our most high‑demand programs. In this dynamic role, you'll lead recruitment for dual credit, Early Assurance, nursing, and undergraduate-to-graduate transitions while collaborating with supportive faculty and enrollment partners to create seamless, intentional student experiences. If you're energized by relationship-building, strategic outreach, and helping students discover their future at Manchester, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact every day.

What You'll Do:

• Lead recruitment for dual credit, Early Assurance, nursing, and undergraduate-to-graduate pathways.
• Build relationships with students, families, schools, and campus partners to strengthen enrollment pipelines.
• Coordinate recruitment events, school visits, application support, and communication workflows.
• Collaborate with academic departments to align recruitment strategies with program goals and capacities.
• Use Slate CRM to track outreach, manage pipelines, and analyze data to inform strategy.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Experience in admissions, enrollment, or related recruitment roles.
• Preferred experience with nursing, graduate, dual credit, or Early Assurance recruitment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with Slate CRM and willingness to travel; some evenings/weekends required.

Why Manchester University?

At MU, we:

• Inclusive, Values-Driven Culture - We respect every individual and foster integrity, compassion, and service.
• Work-Life Balance - Generous paid time off, holidays, and flexible scheduling.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits - Comprehensive health coverage, retirement contributions, and tuition remission.
• Professional Growth - Tuition-free classes, development opportunities, and scholarly engagement.
• Wellness & Perks - Free PERC membership, caregiver leave, and employee assistance programs.

Manchester University is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to respecting the infinite worth of every individual.

We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.