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Position Function:

The Assistant Director of Recruitment, under the Supervision of the Associate Director of Student Recruitment, the Director of Student Recruitment, the Assistant Vice President for Enrollment and the Provost, works closely with university officials in disseminating information about Mississippi State University. In addition, the Assistant Director of Recruitment coordinates and supervises the implementation of the recruitment goals set by the University.

Salary Grade:  15

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges.  For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Anticipated Appointment Date:

December 1, 2026

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for hiring, training, and supervising of Admissions Counselors
2. Works with the Director and Associate Director of Recruitment to implement recruiting goals outlined by the University.
3. Works with administrators, faculty, and other University personnel to enhance recruiting efforts.
4. Oversees high school off campus recruiting events.
5. Participates in developing effective recruitment strategies.
6. Visits and participates at high schools and community college recruitment fairs, and student conferences in order to recruit students.
7. Provide information to prospective students and their families to promote MSU
8. Represents MSU at conferences, meetings, and other official programs.
9. Attend alumni meetings and alumni recruiting events when needed.
10. Work closely with high school guidance counselors in the recruitment of prospective students.
11. Keep current on university programs and changes within the academic schools and colleges.
12. Assists with Recruitment Events (On campus and Off campus)
13. Performs additional duties as required by the Director of Student Recruitment,

Supervisory Responsibilities
May be responsible for training, assisting or assigning tasks to others. May provide input to performance reviews of other employees.

Minimum Qualifications:

FOCUS:
Student Development, Counseling, Public Relations, Marketing or related area
EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree
EXPERIENCE: Three years Directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
Valid Driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Student Development, Counseling, or a related area.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
2. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies
3. Ability to work autonomously and independently
4. Exceptional work effort and highly motivated
5. Must be detailed oriented
6. Excellent writer
7. Must be a logical thinker
8. Ability to recognize patterns and predict problems
9. Ability to identify solutions or alternative approaches

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Position requires employee to reside within the territory they recruit in and requires extensive travel. Requires no heavy lifting, and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility. Routine deadline; usually sufficient lead time; variance in work volume seasonable and predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor. Job frequently requires standing, walking, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and lifting up to 10 pounds. Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

Instructions for Applying:

Applicants must apply online and attach a cover letter and resume. Link to apply:  http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.

What do I do if I need an accommodation?

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at tel: (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu.

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