Assistant Director Of Recruitment & Yield

The Admissions Department within the Division of Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) based on the Klamath Falls campus of Oregon Tech invites applications for the role of Assistant Director of Recruitment & Yield.

Position Summary:
The Assistant Director of Admissions is an experienced leader in university recruitment strategies and yield initiatives who specializes in the cross-functional units of Recruitment. Working under the general direction of the Director of Admissions, the primary responsibility of the Assistant Director is to provide leadership of Recruitment and yield efforts to ensure that the Office of Admissions meets enrollment goals year over year. This is accomplished in collaboration with the Director of Admissions and the Admissions Leadership Team through the implementation of a comprehensive recruitment and yield plan that includes but is not limited to: strategic search, targeted marketing, travel, campus visitation programs, strategic partnerships, scholarship awards, and multi-channeled communications (print, email, phone, & text) specifically designed to recruit and enroll new students.
 

The Assistant Director provides leadership in the management of events including New Wings registration events, Preview Day, and daily visits; leads the Recruitment Team; and works collaboratively with the Assistant Director of Admissions Communications, Operations, & Marketing and Director of Admissions on marketing, recruitment, and yield initiatives. This position serves as liaison between Admissions Department staff and coaches, faculty, and student services, and utilizes Slate CRM to manage campus programs, events, and daily visits; off-campus recruitment travel; recruitment and yield tactics; and admissions funnel analysis. This position also represents the office and campus in the place of the Director of Admissions, as appropriate. The ideal candidate possesses strong interpersonal skills, is highly organized, and can competently leverage technology to develop data-informed recruitment strategies and tactics.
This position is ideally based on the Klamath Falls campus. For a highly-qualified candidate, location can be negotiated, with the candidate reporting in person to the Klamath Falls campus as needed; a minimum of 4 times per year.

Departmental Information: 

The Office of Admissions mission is to clearly and effectively communicate the features and benefits of the university to prospective students and their families. The Admissions Office provides appropriate admissions services, such as recruitment activities and application processing, to assist the university community in enrolling the number and type of students needed to meet the institution’s enrollment goals. Our goal is to promote access via clear communication of Oregon Tech’s admissions standards, provide admissions support for all of our campuses and sites, and support the University’s pursuit of excellence by admitting new students who are capable of persisting successfully to their academic objective at Oregon Tech.
 

For more information, visit http://www.oit.edu/admissions.

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2-3 years experience in higher education, with at least 1 year in Admissions
• Supervisory experience
• Event planning experience
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record
• CRM experience, preferably Slate

Preferred Requirements:

• Master’s degree
• Bilingual in English & Spanish
• Slate CRM Experience
• Experience with or membership in an Admissions professional association such as NACAC

Special Instructions to Applicants: 

Initial review of applications will begin on April 15, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the initial review date until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. Therefore, at the discretion of the University, materials received after the initial review date may not receive full consideration.
To apply, visit: https://jobs.oit.edu/postings/6299

Then, upload the following elements to your application:
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Professional References List

AA/EEO Statement:
Oregon Tech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring, or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis in law.
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