Director of Recruitment & Retention

Company: Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
Location: Las Cruces
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionSummaryUnder the supervision of the Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Services, the position is responsible for the recruitment and retention of prospective students. Duties include campus tours, travel to/participation with recruitment events, oversight of the College's existing pathway programs, and directing the planning and implementation of the College's recruitment and retention plan. Job Description:

• Plan, develop, and implement departmental goals, action objectives and strategies to meet annual and long term goals and objectives, in accordance with the College's strategic plan.
• Demonstrate leadership and provide direction to market instructional programs and develop recruitment, retention and outreach, in coordination with various College departments such as the Office of Admissions, Student Affairs and Marketing/Communications. Promote the College programs and disseminate appropriate information. Lead and actively participate in recruiting new applicants in target markets.
• In collaboration with the Director of Admissions, develop an annual recruiting and retention plan to identify potential target audiences for specific recruitment and identify and communicate changes related to admission, recruitment, and outreach issues (e.g., limited enrollment program updates, etc.) to prospective students, staff members and employees. Include social media plans for outreach and recruitment strategies.
• Orchestrate the planning and participation in recruitment and retention activities and collaborate with the Office of Admissions and the Office of Student Affairs as necessary. Perform necessary assessment and evaluation of programs and services, as needed.
• Coordinate the campus and community recruiting activities with other College departments, as well as outreach to middle/high school students, and undergraduate college admission advisors.
• Organize and actively participate in recruitment efforts and related techniques with the academic departments to assist in reaching enrollment goals and projections, diversity, and specific market segments.
• In collaboration with the Office of Admissions, develop marketing and promotion of academic programs, web/electronic tools, brochures, flyers, Assist other personnel and departments with data collection and problem solving.
• Participate in appropriate recruitment and enrollment activities including: open houses, regional presentations, training sessions, orientation programs, career days, etc.
• Oversight of existing pathway programs; development of additional pathway programs in accordance with the College's strategic plan and approval of the College Dean.
• Attend all Admissions Governance Council Meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.Qualifications:
  • • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
    • Experience working in an academic/university setting.
    • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
    • Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
    • Strong organizational and planning skills.
    • Exceptional interpersonal skills in order to work with potential applicants, advisors, etc.
    • Ability to organize time, plan programs and large group functions.
    • Must have the ability to relate well with a diverse student population and other constituencies.
    • Ability to maintain high energy level and enthusiasm for the College
    • Ability to respond to difficult situations calmly and with credibility.
    • Respect for and ability to maintain confidentiality.
    • Ability to travel throughout the year, including weekends and evenings.Note: Applicants must currently be authorized to lawfully work in the United States on a full-time basis.Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, review of resumes is scheduled to begin immediately. Salary is commensurate with experience. EOE.Applications should be submitted by electronic submission to the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine Office of Human Resources, see link below to visit the Career Opportunities page on the Burrell website. https://bcomnm.org/employment-opportunities/Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine is an equal opportunity employerand values diversity in our faculty and staff as an important aspect of the educational process. BCOM encourages individuals with varied backgrounds and experience to apply.Powered by JazzHRzUJskmxXoZ

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