Assistant​/Senior Assistant Director of Transfer Admission

Job Description Summary

The Assistant/Sr. Assistant Director of Transfer Admission is an experienced and highly motivated member of a dynamic team in a complex university environment. This role is crucial in supporting Miami University's commitment to recruiting, admitting, enrolling, and supporting the retention and graduation of transfer students from Ohio, across the US, and around the globe.

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.

• Strategic Recruitment & Outreach:
  Develop and implement a data-driven recruitment plan for transfer students in your recruitment territory, including attending college fairs, community college visits, and other outreach events, for approximately 6-8 weeks of recruitment travel. Utilize admission data to inform strategies, identify trends, and contribute to reports on transfer enrollment metrics. Actively participate in efforts to continuously improve admission processes and practices, embracing calculated risk‑taking and adaptive innovation to achieve enrollment goals.
  
  (30%)
• Student-Centered Support:
  Provide exceptional customer service and personalized guidance to prospective transfer students and their families throughout the admission process, embodying Miami's Code of Love and Honor through extraordinary hospitality and transparency. Communicate to constituents within territory, provide presentations, and routinely fulfill counselor‑on‑duty responsibilities. Build and maintain relationships with community college faculty and staff within assigned territory. (20%)
• Knowledge of University & Brand Representation:
  Develop working knowledge of Miami University programs, opportunities, and policies and communicate information about the Miami brand, experience, and outcomes and its admission policies and procedures to prospective students, families, and other key influencers (10%)
• Application Review & Decision-Making:
  Conduct contextual and holistic review of transfer applications, making admission decisions in accordance with Miami University's admission policies, values, priorities, and deadlines. (10%)
• Projects & Programming:
  Organize, coordinate, and manage the execution of dynamic and inclusive programming and events for prospective transfer students, both on and off campus. (10%)
• Collaboration & Leadership:
  Collaborate effectively with academic departments, student services, and other campus partners to ensure a seamless and supportive transfer student experience. 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 entry‑level staff within the transfer admission team.
  
  (10%)
• Communication & Marketing:
  Contribute to the creation and dissemination of comprehensive and industry-leading communications for transfer students, ensuring clarity and accuracy. (5%)
• Other duties as assigned. (5%)

• Assistant Director:
  Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience or a Master's Degree
• Senior Assistant Director:
  Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of experience or a Master's Degree and one year of experience
• Experience may be obtained while seeking a degree.

• Master’s Degree
• Possession of a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a program in business.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and experience working with CRM systems (e.g., Slate, Navigate).
• Ability to analyze real-time data and identify trends to optimize recruitment strategies.

• Proven ability to meet the demands of various stakeholders.
• Must be able to work independently and as a team member, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously with a high attention to detail.
• Knowledge of and experience with computer systems and various software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Candidate must be sensitive to the high visibility of their role and practice tactful, thoughtful communication with all constituencies. Demonstrate a proven positive work ethic and attitude, possess exceptional written and oral communication skills, dynamic group presentation skills, and proven commitment and ability to work with a wide range of constituencies.
• Must be able to work some evenings, perform overnight and some weekend travel, transport 30-40 lbs of recruiting materials, and possess a valide driver’s license.

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