Inside Higher Ed · 1 month ago
Associate Director III - Associate Director of Recruitment
Huntsville, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expInside Higher Ed is seeking an Associate Director III - Associate Director of Recruitment to provide strategic leadership for all undergraduate recruitment efforts. The role involves supervising the admissions counseling team, developing and executing recruitment initiatives, and ensuring alignment with departmental and institutional goals.
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Responsibilities
Provides direct supervision, strategic direction, coaching, and evaluation for the admissions counseling team to ensure excellence in recruitment engagement, territory management, and yield efforts
Leads the planning, implementation, and continuous refinement of strategic recruitment initiatives to support enrollment goals, including audience segmentation, market growth, and counselor productivity
Develops and evaluates recruitment goals, objectives, schedules, priorities, and performance standards; monitors progress and ensures alignment with University and divisional priorities
Utilizes data, dashboards, and analytics to assess counselor performance, identify emerging trends, and recommend adjustments to recruitment strategies
Collaborates closely with enrollment partners, academic units, and campus stakeholders to strengthen recruitment pipelines and enhance the prospective student experience
Supports budget planning and resource allocation for recruitment travel, events, materials, and personnel; monitors expenditures and ensures responsible stewardship of University funds
Ensures the quality and effectiveness of recruitment communications and engagement strategies in partnership with Enrollment Marketing & Communications
Identifies operational and strategic gaps and recommends improvements to policies, processes, and recruitment workflows
Produces and reviews management and productivity reports, presentations, and data-driven insights for departmental and institutional leadership
Exercises independent decision-making within delegated authority and serves as acting Director in the Director’s absence
Ensures compliance with University policies and applicable state and federal regulations
Performs other related duties as assigned
Strengthen overall counselor performance and consistency across territories, resulting in improved recruitment activity quality and yield outcomes
Drive clear, measurable progress toward established enrollment goals through strategic planning, targeted initiatives, and data-informed decision making
Enhance the effectiveness and professionalism of the admissions counseling team through ongoing coaching, supervision, and accountability structures
Improve coordination and partnership with academic units, Enrollment Marketing & Communications, and campus partners to support prospective student engagement
Increase the quality of prospective student interactions by optimizing counselor outreach strategies, communications, and campus partnership engagement
Contribute to a more cohesive, efficient, and student-centered recruitment operation through process improvements and streamlined workflows
Strengthen SHSU’s presence and reputation within assigned markets and stakeholder groups, including high school counselors, community organizations, and families
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field
Five years of experience in a related field
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws
Ability to manage business functions
Strong knowledge of admissions and recruitment best practices, territory management, and enrollment strategy
Ability to lead teams, manage complex initiatives, drive organizational change, and use data for strategic decision-making
Confident communicator who builds trust with staff, campus partners, and external stakeholders
Demonstrated success in leading recruitment teams, interpreting data to inform decisions, and executing high-impact outreach strategies
Ability to anticipate challenges and implement solutions with clarity and consistency
Preferred
Master's degree in related field
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
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Funding
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2006-08-31Series Unknown
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