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Herkimer County Community College Director of Admissions in Herkimer, New York
Location: Herkimer, NY Category: Administrative Posted On: Thu May 30 2024 Job Description:
Herkimer College is seeking qualified applicants for a Director of Admissions. The selected individual will provide leadership for all recruitment and admissions operations of the College and contribute to the ongoing development, implementation and assessment of recruitment goals and strategies.
Major Responsibilities:
Identify goals and implement admissions strategies for recruitment and enrollment by evaluating trends, establishing enrollment projections and performance measures, and designing operational plans for meeting those goals. Ensure Admissions staff understand these plans and the tasks and responsibilities outlined in them.
Supervise and evaluate Admissions staff.
Provides regular updates, reports, and recommendations for matters related to recruitment and enrollment.
Serve as a co-chair of the Enrollment Management & Marketing Committee and provide leadership for the development, implementation, and assessment of the College's Enrollment Management master plan.
Create, review, and update ongoing communications with prospective students to ensure appropriate messaging is both timely and targeted.
Provide critical input for the development of marketing strategies in support of enrollment goals.
Provides leadership with the development of communication strategies utilizing Customer Relations Management software program.
Maintain effective communication and collaboration with Academic Affairs in regard to academic program offerings and emerging program interests among new students and their parents.
Prepare and manage the annual budget for the Admissions office.
Actively engage in the recruitment process and develop relationships with our region, state and out-of-state high schools and BOCES
Coordinate International Recruiting with our International Office
Create a partnership between HCCC, the community and local businesses.
All other duties as assigned by the Dean of Students/Director of Athletics.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Experience and Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred with an emphasis on business management, marketing, research, or higher education administration.
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong computer skills required, including working knowledge of Banner, Excel, and Microsoft Office.
Experience utilizing a Customer Relations Management system.
Previous experience in college admissions is required; 3-5 years leadership in admissions preferred.
Experience in marketing and/or institutional research; 3-5 years leadership in these fields (preferred/favorably viewed)
Experience designing and conducting social media campaigns (preferred/favorably viewed)
Additional Information:
Salary Range: $70,154 - $105,232 (Based on qualifications and experience)