Associate Director, Admissions

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $66K 💻 Enrollment 🗓️ April 17th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring an Associate Director, Admissions. The role involves leading and supporting the development and implementation of undergraduate recruitment strategies, overseeing key admissions projects, managing admissions staff, and coordinating recruitment events and communication plans to meet enrollment goals.

Highlights

Develops and implements comprehensive undergraduate student recruitment plans.
Supervises and trains admissions staff including assistant directors, coordinators, and counselors.
Oversees admissions projects such as university ambassadors, campus visits, and tele counseling.
Coordinates recruitment travel, school visits, and participation in college fairs and events.
Chairs the Individual Review Committee for supplemental admission applications.
Manages communication plans across print, digital, web, and social media platforms, including CRM tools.
Utilizes data systems such as Ellucian Banner and ACT Enrollment Information Services to monitor recruitment progress.
Requires a bachelor's degree (master's preferred) and at least three years of supervisory experience in higher education student services.
Must have strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills, along with knowledge of marketing principles relevant to student recruitment.
Compensation is $66,046 annually; occasional overnight travel and evening/weekend work required; valid driver's license mandatory.