Sr. Asst Dir of Recruitment

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External – minimum 7 days

Department: 30R003 – StudentSuccess,Outreach&Opportunity

Division: 5R0000 – Student Success,Opportunity&Engage

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week

Additional Schedule Details: This position requires frequent travel and evening and weekend hours.

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt – 46

Retirement: KTRS

Contact Person: Ashley Gordon

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Sr. Assistant Director of Admissions at Eastern Kentucky University will play a key leadership role in the recruitment and enrollment of prospective undergraduate students. Reporting to the Associate Director of Undergraduate Recruitment, this position will oversee the admissions counseling team, ensuring cohesive strategies for recruiting, admitting, and enrolling a diverse and qualified student body. The Sr. Assistant Director will also engage in strategic planning, manage a designated recruitment territory, and represent EKU in a variety of recruitment settings. Strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills are required to excel in this role.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s preferred.

Experience: Minimum three years of related work experience is required.

Previous experience as an Admissions Counselor or progressive leadership experience in Admissions is preferred.

Licensure & Certifications: Valid state driver’s license is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Job Duties:

• 35% – Team Leadership & Support – Supervise, mentor, and support admissions counselors. Assist with hiring, training, and professional development to ensure alignment with EKU’s enrollment goals. – (Essential)
• 30% – Recruitment Strategy & Outreach – Develop and execute recruitment strategies for assigned territories, including travel and virtual engagement. Represent EKU at various events, counsel prospective students and families, and provide exceptional service to all stakeholders. – (Essential)
• 20% – Event Coordination – Lead and participate in on-campus and off-campus recruitment events, including Open Houses, Spotlight Days, regional receptions, and community engagement programs. – (Essential)
• 15% – Data Analysis & CRM Management – Analyze recruitment data and trends to refine strategies. Utilize EKU’s CRM system (Slate) to track prospective students and enhance engagement efforts. – (Essential)
• 5% – Special Projects & Initiatives – Contribute to projects that support EKU’s overall mission and enrollment objectives. – (Essential)

Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the needs of the unit, available sponsorship budget, and the qualifications of the candidate.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.