The Director of Admissions provides leadership for the recruitment efforts of the campus. This person will administer and supervise the Office of Admissions, including student recruitment; admissions counseling; middle/high school relations; community relations; off-campus admissions procedures; admission of resident and non-resident students.
This position supervises exempt and non-exempt Admissions personnel as well as the part-time and work-study personnel as assigned.

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop annual and long-range enrollment targets for the campus and its programs and implements innovative recruitment strategies in collaboration with the campus administration, other functional areas with Enrollment Services, Student Success, faculty, and the Office of Marketing and Communications at the campus.

• Review, analyze and evaluate recruitment efforts and devise enhancements consistent with enrollment goals based on annual and long-range targets.

• Coordinate admissions functions with other College services such as orientation, assessment, registration, financial aid, business office, the advising center, and other related campus and service area functions.

• Oversee the development and implementation of communications and information tools to prospective students in collaboration with the Systems Office Marketing and Communication groups.

• Develop collaborative relationships and outreach with area middle and high schools, colleges/universities and community agencies and organizations to expand the College’s admissions services to prospective students. Develop and control department budget within established College policies and procedures.

• Assist in strategic planning for Enrollment Services and evaluation efforts of the established plan.

• Work with students, faculty, staff, alumni, resource development, and the community accomplishing external goals of the Office of Admissions and the Enrollment Services Department.

• Assign job duties, train, direct and evaluate employees in the execution of job responsibilities to achieve the goals and objectives of the Office of Admissions.

• Serve on local and/or system-level committees.

• Manage and direct the student admissions process. Supervise (and participate in) recruiting services; personal contacts; college fairs; middle/high school visits; information events; community activities, specialized recruiting activities, and written communication which includes organized/systematic mailing of informational literature, and coordinates campus tours.

• Conduct all activities within the established guidelines of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

• Participate in major campus events such as, but not limited to, the commencement ceremony.

• The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list.

• Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Pay Range:

$57,000 - 63,000 per year

Benefits Offered:

• No waiting period to enroll in benefits.

• Employer contribution to retirement plan.

• Excellent benefits, including voluntary benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, identity theft protection, accidential injury and illness, and more!

• Paid time off: vacation, sick, volunteer, bereavement.

• Paid holidays: 9 days plus winter break between December 25th and January 1st.

• Free tuition at any Ivy Tech location for employee, spouse, and qualifying dependents.

• Tuition assistance at institutions outside of Ivy Tech for educational pursuits.

• Full time employees qualify for tuition assistance for higher education opportunities.

• Professional Development opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master's preferred

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience and three (3) years of supervisory experience are required.

• Broad knowledge of enrollment management processes of enrollment management processes and the ability to develop and maintain close working relationships with both internal and external constituents.

• Must demonstrate the ability to take initiative and make decisions. Interpersonal skills, attention to detail and the ability to handle major projects simultaneously are required.

• Ability to demonstrate computer literacy and orientation toward creative uses of technology in the delivery of services for prospective students.

• Must possess a willingness and an ability to travel.

• Ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.

• Position requires sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of the College students and employees.

• Fully supports the College’s mission and strategic plan initiatives

Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.