Assistant Director​/Admissions

Position Information

Position Title:

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/ADMISSIONS

Posting Number: S-3817

Position Number: 60710

Type of Recruitment:
External

Employment Status:
Full-Time, 12 month

FTE: 1.0

Division:
Student Recruitment & Retention

Department:
Undergraduate Recruitment - Admissions

Location:

Mount Pleasant, MI

Weekly

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8a.m.

-5p.m., evenings as required, selected Saturdays pre-identified

Pay Range: $44,000 - $52,000

The Assistant Director of Admissions is responsible for the promotion and marketing of Central Michigan University within the continental United States in a defined travel territory. The role involves attending college fairs, professional conferences, community-partnership events, and alumni activities. Acting as liaison between the university and high school and community college officials, the holder provides academic, career, and admissions advice, represents the university at public speaking engagements, and supports daily operations of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

The position also represents international, graduate, and global admissions as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• One year of experience; preferably in marketing, sales, public relations, higher education, or student-related professions.
• Experience working with individuals from a variety of backgrounds including low socio-economic, multicultural, and non-traditional students.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License.
• Willingness and ability to travel independently and work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Working knowledge of computer applications and industry-related systems.
• Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with the public, communicate effectively, and project a positive image.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and the desire to work as part of a team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Experience dealing with the public and presenting information in large venues or forums.
• Experience in maintaining data, report writing, and the evaluation of high school or college transcripts.
• Demonstrated experience sharing University policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict peacefully.

• Responsible for meeting enrollment goals for a defined travel territory.
• Represents Central Michigan University during statewide and national recruiting events.
• Coordinates campus recruitment programs designed to assist prospective freshmen and transfer students.
• Works with high schools and community colleges to plan and arrange on‑site visits and provide campus tours; coordinates high school, community college, and individual visitor appointments, and conducts on‑site admissions programs.
• Assists colleges with admissions presentations and tours of campus.
• Participates in recruitment campaigns via email, social media platforms, and through media outlets (newspaper, magazine, radio, and television).
• Reviews undergraduate admission applications, responds to requests for information, and determines the status of admissions (acceptance or denial).
• Plans, organizes, and implements receptions for prospective students and their guests.
• Provides information concerning academic programs, career options, housing, financial aid, and transfer credit evaluation.
• Serves as a representative of and ad hoc recruiter for graduate, international, and global/online admissions.
• Works with alumni to promote Central Michigan University.
• Supervises volunteers, student employees, office interns, and graduate assistants as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position is a full‑time, 12‑month role with an annual salary range of $44,000 to $52,000. It is located at the Mount Pleasant, MI campus. Full‑time benefits and other employment details are available upon request.

Central Michigan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‑based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight.