Attends college fairs, plans strategic site visits, and participates in campus-wide recruiting events, requiring occasional evening or weekend hours, and travel around two weeks per year.

Manages the communication funnel for prospective students, providing personalized outreach via email, phone, and digital platforms.

Conducts regular one-on-one meetings, informational sessions, and building tours for potential students and their families.

Contributes to new student orientation and summer outreach programs.

Admissions

• Oversees the logistics of the selective admissions process.
• Maintains database integrity and tracks applicant pipelines using specialized university systems and CRM software (e.g., Slate).

Event Management & Student Leadership

• Plans and executes enrollment events, including competitive scholarship interviews and new student orientations.
• Recruits, trains, and supervises the student ambassador team to support daily recruitment operations and major institutional events.

Advising & First-Year Support

• Provides academic guidance and holistic support to first-year International Studies majors to ensure successful transition, engagement, and retention.

For full consideration, please include a cover letter.

Job Responsibilities:

Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Relevant experience | No Experience Required | Not Required

Compensation:

$46,904.00 - $70,366.40

Interview Requirement:

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement:

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.