Job Summary

The Director of Admission at Millsaps College is responsible for leading the recruitment and admission efforts to achieve the College's enrollment goals. This role involves developing and implementing strategic recruitment plans, managing a team of admissions counselors, and collaborating with various departments to ensure a seamless experience for prospective students and their families.

Working closely with the enrollment division leadership team, the Director will coordinate with constituents across campus to effectively serve internal and external constituents through the recruitment, application, admission, and financial aid awarding process. The Director is responsible for planning, implementing, and assessing specific recruitment and admission initiatives to achieve the College’s enrollment goals.  The successful candidate should have the ability to serve as an articulate spokesperson for Millsaps’ mission, vision, values and strategic plan. This position reports to the Vice President for Enrollment.

This position works on-site in Jackson, MS with regular office hours from 8:00am – 4:30pm. Additional evening and weekend work, and intermittent travel will be required. 

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Recruitment Planning: Develop and implement strategic recruitment plans to attract and enroll students. Collaborate with marketing teams to create promotional materials and campaigns.
• Compliance and Leadership: Ensure compliance with institutional policies and provide leadership and supervision to all admissions staff.
• Data Analysis: Analyze admissions data to monitor enrollment trends and inform strategic decisions.
• Technology and Software: Utilize SLATE CRM platform to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
• Recruitment Events: Organize and host informational sessions, campus tours, and other recruitment events to connect with potential students.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments such as financial aid, academic affairs, and student services to ensure a smooth transition for admitted students.

Job Duties

• Direct and continuously improve all phases of student recruitment and admission with a focus on applicant experience.  
• Supervise, train, hire, and evaluate admission counseling staff in accordance with Millsaps policies and best practices.
• Manage and maintain recruitment and admission functions by establishing and implementing policies and procedures for staff to travel and generate inquiries and applications, review application materials, and make admission and scholarship decisions,
• Participate in the strategic planning and implementation of recruitment programs and activities, marketing plans, technology, and office goals that encompass the recruitment of freshmen, transfers, international students, and underrepresented students, the review of their application materials, and awarding of scholarships and financial aid.
• Collaborate on recruitment, admission, financial aid, and orientation communications, including printed and electronic notifications to prospective students and families.
• Advise and assist all departments, students, faculty, and staff regarding admission policies and procedures.
• Work closely with parents, students, counselors and school officials, campus partners, academic departments, and external constituents to meet immediate and long-term goals of the Office of Admission.
• Partner with the Directors of Financial Aid and Enrollment Services and the Vice President to train admission staff on financial aid application requirements, steps, and types of awards, and to counsel students and families on options and decisions best for them and for Millsaps.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent mix of education and experience. Master’s degree is preferred.
• A minimum of five years demonstrated proficiency in student recruitment, admission, supervising and leading staff, and technical expertise related to position responsibilities. 
• Expert knowledge of student recruitment, admission, and financial aid processes.
• Excellent time management and project management skills with a demonstrated record of completing projects and meeting deadlines.
• Proven leadership and strong supervisory skills.

• Ability to analyze data and make decisive, data-informed decisions.
• Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Goal-oriented, with ability to provide direction, supervision, and motivation to staff.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze recruitment-related data and assess programming activities as part of a strategic enrollment planning initiative.
• An understanding of the innovative uses of technology in the recruitment process. Experience with Ellucian/Datatel and Slate CRM preferred
• Experience working with diverse populations.

• Experience in organizing and hosting recruitment events.

Physical & Availability Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Manual dexterity is needed for keyboarding and other repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 15 pounds without assistance.
• Candidate may also be required to stand for extended periods during college fairs or events.
• Travel and/or irregular hours during high volume periods, including evenings and weekends, are required.
• Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and insurability

• Ability to travel overnight for recruitment events and meetings (Up to 20%).

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should email a copy of their resume and a letter of interest to aaron.pelch@millsaps.edu. Please include “Director of Admission” in the subject of the email. No phone calls please.