The Associate Director leads undergraduate admissions recruitment, mainly for first-time freshmen in Nebraska and across the country. This role coordinates high school visits, college fairs, and outreach with counselors and educators under the direction of the Executive Director of Admissions. The Office of Admissions is a unit within the Academic Services and Enrollment Management (ASEM) division. As part of the Admissions Leadership Team, the Associate Director will work collaboratively with peers throughout the division, using data to guide recruitment and provide leadership to achieve enrollment goals. The Associate Director oversees a team of recruitment staff and directly supervises Assistant Directors. They guide teams to meet enrollment goals and report to the Executive Director of Admissions, sharing regular updates on progress. Key duties include training staff in territory management, monitoring performance, and supporting staff growth. This role plans and runs yield activities and territory strategies to convert prospects to enrollments. The Associate Director reviews recruitment data and territory results, making data-driven changes to improve strategies and market share. Working with the Executive Director, Admissions Leadership, and campus partners, this job creates reports and plans that help set strategy and meet enrollment targets. Regular travel, including evenings and weekends, is required during peak recruitment periods. The position is based in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of professional experience in recruitment, enrollment management, admissions, enrollment marketing, or other related Demonstrated experience in public speaking and delivering presentations. Experience supervising professional staff, including responsibility for performance management and team development. Experience using Salesforce or another customer relationship management (CRM)system to inform strategy and track outcomes Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.

Criminal history background check and driving record check will be conducted. Excellent benefits including staff/dependent scholarship program.

Applicant review begins May 26th.

View requisition S_260333 at https://employment.unl.edu to apply.

Quick Link for Posting

https://employment.unl.edu/postings/100350

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• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of professional experience in recruitment, enrollment management, admissions, enrollment marketing, or other related fields
• Demonstrated experience in public speaking and delivering presentations
• Experience supervising professional staff, including responsibility for performance management and team development
• Experience using Salesforce or another customer relationship management (CRM)system to inform strategy and track outcomes
• Ability to analyze and interpret recruitment or enrollment data to inform strategic decisions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and present information to stakeholders
• Knowledge of first-time freshmen and transfer admissions operations and procedures
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• Event planning and coordination skills
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision or administrative support
• Willingness to travel
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.Te