About This Role:
The Associate Director of Recruitment is responsible for meeting targeted growth goals by representing and marketing Lamar University to prospective students through supervision of assigned staff and managing an individual caseload. The Associate Director directs the development, planning, implementation and evaluation of student recruitment and yield activities. This position is expected to formulate, affect, interpret, and implement management policies or operating practices.
What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities
- Promote a recruitment strategy, including an annual recruitment plan that is aligned to overall goals of Lamar University within assigned recruitment territory
- Collaborate with leadership team to determine yearly and intermittent goals/objectives are designed, measured, and effectively lead
- Recommend opportunities to enhance marketing and student services from inquiry through orientation to ensure that a diverse student body is attracted and enrolled
- Assist with the planning and execution of special admissions programs and projects
- Provide and analyze information in the Student Information System (Banner) and CRM (Slate) for management purposes, strategic decision making, and recruitment strategy
- Stay abreast of campus events, current happenings, news items, research, etc. as related to Admissions and collaboration opportunities
Key Competencies:
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion, particularly in matters relative to sensitive or confidential student records, personnel or organizational matters
- Ability to effectively lead and manage a team
- Ability to effectively communicate across all levels through strong verbal, written and presentation skills
- Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment and to be a self-starter
- Ability to clearly and persuasively articulate university programs and offerings to prospective students
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift, load, and transport recruitment materials, displays, and other equipment up to 35 pounds
Who We Are:
Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.
Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture of diversity where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.
Benefits:
- Health, dental & vision insurance
- Life insurance
- State of Texas Retirement plans
- Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent.
- Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.
To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance – Lamar University