Northern Michigan University Careers

Position Title: Assistant Director-Admissions-Transfer

Department:  Admissions

Term of Assignment: Continuing

Term End Date, If Applicable:             

FLSA Status:   Exempt = not eligible for overtime

Work Schedule: Traditionally Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with occasional evening and weekend work required.

This position manages a Lower Michigan area recruitment territory and is based remotely in Lower Michigan, preferably between Detroit and Grand Rapids. Initial training will be provided at the NMU campus in Marquette, Michigan but this is a remote position. Remote staff spend time on campus approximately 4 times per year for 2-5 days.

Salary: Targeted Minimum Salary: $54,000

Travel: 26-50%

Brief Statement of Duties

Brief Statement of Duties: Serve as a cross-functional admissions recruiter supporting both traditional on-campus undergraduate and Global Campus enrollment initiatives, with a strategic emphasis on transfer, adult, and online learners. Operate collaboratively between Undergraduate Admissions and Global Campus to develop integrated recruitment strategies, support enrollment growth across modalities, and ensure a seamless student experience from inquiry through enrollment.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Discipline/Degree Area:  Related Field

Required Specialized Training/Certifications:  Valid motor vehicle driver's license

Required Minimum Work Experience:  Two years of professional experience in college admissions and one year of experience in any of the following:
Working with college students in a college/university setting;
Working with high school students as a counselor, teacher, or college/career adviser;
Working in public relations, marketing, relationship-based sales or corporate staff recruitment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties: 

Extensive knowledge related to the college search process, university academic programs, services and policies.
Broad and detailed understanding of admissions policies, procedures, and accepted admissions practices.
Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience working with non-traditional and/or adult education students.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Working knowledge of student information systems, electronic communications and computer technologies and ability to learn new related technologies.
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; and learning and motivation.
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.
Excellent oral and written communication and comprehension skills and interpersonal skills.
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Service Orientation-Actively looking for ways to help people.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Time management skills.
Ability to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Ability to operate effectively in a cross-functional, results driven enrollment model involving Undergraduate Admissions, Global Campus, academic departments, advising, and student support units.
Ability to make decisions and problem-solve.
Demonstrated ability to operationalize recruitment strategies and meet recruitment goals.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

Additional Desirable Qualifications: 

Master's Degree in a related field.
Experience in the following:
Counseling college-bound students;
Public relations/marketing, especially related to the teen/young adult market;
Alumni relations or development work;
International student admissions or adult education experience;
Budgeting;
Student information systems, e.g., Ellucian/Banner;
Electronic communications and computer technologies, e.g., web, e-mail marketing, print on demand, imaging, social media, content management systems, constituent relationship management systems.

Other

Special Instructions to Applicants: Submit application, cover letter, resume and references. This position is not currently available for sponsorship.

Contact Information:  Erica Jean, HR Generalist, 906-227-1087

NMU is an equal opportunity employer.