Assistant Director for Diversity Recruitment - Vincennes, IN

Assistant Director for Diversity Recruitment- Vincennes, IN

Vincennes Universitys Office of Admissions seeks a motivated individual with a unique blend of organizational and interpersonal skills. This position will represent Vincennes University to prospective students, families, school counselors, and community-based organizations while growing our diversity recruitment efforts and working closely with the Director of Admissions.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated and able to work autonomously on recruitment efforts, within our Slate CRM, but also cooperatively within our team on multiple visit and event opportunities. The successful candidate will also have outstanding communication and customer service skills along with the ability to connect with people across cultures. This is a professional staff, twelve-month position with benefits that requires seasonal evening hours, overnight travel, and weekends. Preference will be given to individuals with a college admissions background and/or working with a community-based organization.

Required Skills:
Bachelors Degree
Two or more years of admissions, higher education, or related
experience
Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Experience working with Community-Based Organizations
Experience with all Microsoft Office technology

Preferred Skills:
Masters Degree
Experience with Slate CRM and Banner
Fluent in another language(s)

Essential duties & responsibilities:
Build and maintain relationships with prospective students, family members, and school counselors in designated area

Represent and promote VU at high school visits, college fairs, career centers, and other outreach events

Meet with prospective students and families to discuss the benefits of attending VU, degree program counseling, the financial aid process, and admissions policies

Evaluate student applicants for acceptance into VU
Participate in on-campus events throughout the year
Arrange for group visits to campus
Organize and facilitate special campus project(s) as assigned
Other related duties as assigned

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial college transcripts (official may be requested at a later date, and contact information for three references to Vincennes University, Human Resources, 1002 N. First Street, Vincennes, IN. 47591 or email. Applicants will be accepted until the position is filled. Screening of applications and interviews may be conducted concurrently with the application period.

Vincennes University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer