Assistant Director, Recruiting & Events, College of Business - Mississippi State

Position Function:

The Assistant Director for Recruiting and Events serves under the administrative supervision of the Director of Student Recruitment and Events for the College of Business. Primary roles of the position are to (1) Recruit undergraduate students to the college, (2) Plan, coordinate, and assist with college and Department events, and (3) Develop and implement strategies to recruit high-achieving undergraduate students to the college.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Identify high-achieving prospective students.
2. Engage with high-achieving prospective students through innovative avenues.
3. Provide detailed information and personalized guidance about the College of Business, its programs, and the benefits for high-achieving students.
4. Collaborate with academic units in the college and the MSU campus.
5. Coordinate on and off campus recruiting.
6. Maintain relations with MSU Career Center, Office of Admissions. Financial Aid & Scholarships, Housing, Office of Public Affairs, etc.
7. Address and refer inquiries and information requests from faculty, students, and parents or guardians.
8. Coordinate campus visits with prospective students and parents or guardians.
9. Maintain prospective student contact files and databases.
10. Assist with student orientation sessions.
11. Collaborate with the Dean's office staff to plan and coordinate events for students, alumni, and donors.
12. Coordinate recruiting mail outs.
13. Attend on campus recruiting events such as Fall and Spring Preview Days.
14. Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive recruitment plan to strategically target high-achieving prospective freshman and transfer students.
15. Other responsibilities deemed appropriate.