Assistant Director​/Admissions

Assistant Director/Admissions

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU's mission, vision, and leadership standards. You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position. Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

This position will remain open until filled. The university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials on or before March 3rd, 2026.

Position Title:

Assistant Director of Admissions

Position Summary:

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. Travel includes attending college fairs, professional conferences, community-partnership events, and alumni activities. This position acts as a liaison between the University and high school and community college officials, providing academic, career, and admissions advice to prospective students, representing the University at numerous public speaking engagements, and assisting in the daily operation of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

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

Required Qualifications:

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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.

Duties & Responsibilities:

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 onsite visits and provide campus tours; coordinates high school, community college, and individual visitor appointments, and conducts onsite admissions programs.

Assists colleges with admissions presentations and tours of campus. Participates in recruitment campaigns via email, social media platforms, and through media outlets (i.e. newspaper, magazine, radio, and television). Reviews undergraduate admission applications, responds to requests for information, and determines the status of admissions (i.e. 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.

Employee Group:
Professional & Administrative
-Salary

Staff Pay Level

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

Division:
Student Recruitment & Retention

Department:
Undergraduate Recruitment - Admissions

Position Status:
Regular

Position End Date

Employment Status:
Full-Time

FTE: 1.0

Position Type: 12 month

Weekly

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8a.m.

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

Location:

Mount Pleasant, MI

About the Department

About CMU:
Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives. We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master's, specialist and doctoral programs in…