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.