Assistant Director/Senior Assistant Director for Academic Recruitment and Outreach-2

Job Description Summary

Miami University is seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative Assistant or Sr. Assistant Director of Academic Recruitment and Outreach to join our dynamic Admission team in support of the College of Engineering and Computing. Reporting to the Director of Academic Recruitment and Outreach, this role will be instrumental in supporting the recruitment and yield efforts for Miami’s College of Engineering and Computing (CEC). The Assistant Director will serve as a key liaison between the Office of Admission and academic departments, helping to attract and enroll students who are a strong fit for CEC's diverse and rigorous academic offerings. This position requires a professional who is passionate about higher education and committed to upholding Miami's Code of Love and Honor through dedicated service and impactful engagement.

The Assistant or Sr. Assistant Director of Academic Recruitment and Outreach will be primarily responsible for supporting the recruitment and yield strategies for CEC. This individual will work closely with academic faculty and staff to articulate the unique value propositions of their programs to prospective students and families. The Assistant Director will also conduct regular information sessions and tours for visiting families, coordinate CEC participation in key recruitment and yield events, and conduct some recruitment travel geared toward recruiting CEC students.

The Assistant/Sr. Assistant Director will play a key role in developing and implementing strategic recruitment and outreach initiatives that support CEC’s specific enrollment goals. This position, reporting to the Office of Admission and embedded in CEC’s operations, is responsible for identifying opportunities for impactful storytelling, strategic and tailored recruitment and yield efforts that shape enrollment for the division(s), and training across teams that will elevate the division’s programs, brand, and students’ needs at each stage of the admission process.

This position is approved for remote work on a hybrid basis. Remote work is not a right, but a working arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time, for any reason.

Job Description

• Collaboration & Leadership: Provide politically savvy and diplomatic partnership in efforts to improve student, family, and community stakeholder experiences with each division as a part of the admission process. ... (20%)
• Strategic Divisional Recruitment: Within Miami’s divisional recruitment framework, facilitate and contribute to the development of a data-driven recruitment and yield plan for the College of Engineering and Computing. ... (20%)
• Projects & Programming: Directly contribute to the team’s efforts to develop, execute, and evaluate tailored recruitment and yield programming specific to the needs and goals of the College of Engineering and Computing. ... (15%)
• Knowledge of University & Brand Representation: Develop working knowledge of Miami University programs, opportunities, and policies ... (15%)
• Student-Centered Support: Provide exceptional customer service and personalized guidance to prospective students and their families ... (10%)
• Data-Driven Evaluation & Innovation: Continuously monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of divisional recruitment strategies ... (5%)
• Application Review & Decision-Making: Conduct contextual and holistic review of undergraduate, first-year applications ... (5%)
• Communication & Marketing: Contribute to the creation and dissemination of comprehensive and industry-leading communications for CEC students ... (5%)
• Other duties as assigned. (5%)

Minimum Qualifications

Assistant Director: Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience or a Master's Degree

Senior Assistant Director: Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of experience or a Master's Degree and one year of experience

Experience may be obtained while seeking a degree

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree

Possession of a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a program in business.

Ability to analyze real-time data and identify trends to optimize recruitment strategies.