Assistant Director/Senior Assistant Director for Academic Recruitment and Outreach

Job Title

Assistant Director/Senior Assistant Director for Academic Recruitment and Outreach

Department

Admissions Events Support

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Position Salary Minimum

Assistant Director - $52,000 / Senior Assistant Director $55,000

Position Salary Maximum

Assistant Director - $60,000 / Senior Assistant Director $64,500

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2025-06-30

Job Description Summary

Miami University is seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative Assistant or Sr. Assistant Director of Academic Recruitment and Outreach to join our dynamic Admission team. Reporting to the Director or Associate Director of Academic Recruitment and Outreach, this role will be instrumental in supporting the recruitment and yield efforts for one or more specific academic colleges or programs within the University. The Assistant Director will serve as a key liaison between the Office of Admission and academic departments, helping to attract and enroll students who are a strong fit for Miami's diverse and rigorous academic offerings. This position requires a professional who is passionate about higher education and committed to upholding Miami's Code of Love and Honor through dedicated service and impactful engagement.

In addition to managing a small recruitment territory, the Assistant or Sr. Assistant Director of Academic Recruitment and Outreach will be primarily responsible for supporting the recruitment and yield strategies for a designated academic college(s) or specific programs within Miami University. This individual will work closely with academic faculty and staff to articulate the unique value propositions of their programs to prospective students and families.

The Assistant or Sr. Assistant Director will play a key role in developing and implementing strategic recruitment and outreach initiatives that support assigned academic divisions’ specific enrollment goals. This position, reporting to the Office of Admission and embedded in appropriate operations of the assign academic division(s), is responsible for identifying opportunities for impactful storytelling, strategic and tailored recruitment and yield efforts that shape enrollment for the division(s), and training across teams that will elevate the division’s programs, brand, and students’ needs at each stage of the admission process.

This position is approved for remote work on a hybrid basis. Remote work is not a right, but a working arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time, for any reason.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Collaboration & Leadership: Provide politically savvy and diplomatic partnership in efforts to improve student, family, and community stakeholder experiences with each division as a part of the admission process. Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with academic departments, student services, campus partners, and external parties to ensure enrollment success for Miami’s programs and a seamless and supportive prospective student experience. Serve as the academic division liaison to the Office of Admission and other university stakeholders involved in recruitment and enrollment efforts. Liaise with the academic division faculty and staff working with prospective students. Approach interactions with a spirit of service, humility, and gratitude. Contribute to a collaborative team environment, sharing diverse perspectives, fostering deep partnerships, and supporting the development of colleagues. May assist with the training and mentorship of student workers or admission staff within the undergraduate admission team. (20%)

Strategic Divisional Recruitment: Within Miami’s divisional recruitment framework, facilitate and contribute to the development of a data-driven recruitment and yield plan for your assigned academic division(s). Utilize enrollment data, university, and divisional priorities to inform strategies, identify trends, and contribute to improving defined enrollment metrics for assigned academic division. Facilitate and ensure delivery of tailored divisional programming that supports meeting overall university enrollment goals. (20%)

Projects & Programming: Directly contribute to the team’s efforts to develop, execute, and evaluate tailored recruitment and yield programming specific to the needs and goals of each academic partner. In collaboration with the Campus Visit Experience team and the academic di