Director of Recruitment and Admission

The Director of Recruitment and Admission – First Year Students position is part of the MCPHS Enrollment Division and is responsible for the recruitment and admission of new first-time, first year undergraduate students to the university. Responsibilities include: Develop and maintain strong knowledge of all offered degree programs, program admission requirements, market trends and recruitment strategy Meet or exceed enrollment targets for assigned populations Oversee the First-Year recruitment staff Collaborate with the International Admissions Office on recruitment plans and strategies for international students within assigned populations Annually create the First Year Applicant Review Manual and train staff Effectively utilize information and data to inform admissions plans and strategies Develop, implement, and monitor annual recruitment plans for assigned populations Execute and oversee engagement plan for key influencers such as college advisors, high school guidance counselors and teachers Meet with and maintain communication with academic department Deans and Program Directors Monitor admissions staff follow-up and contact with prospective students and applicants Using Salesforce CRM platform, review admission decision audits and approve for decision release Maintain current knowledge on institutional aid as well as federal and state financial aid program and deliver staff training on these topics Create and conduct ongoing staff training on recruitment, admissions, and affordability topics Working collaboratively with multiple departments, develop, execute, and monitor annual recruitment travel plan in support of first-year recruitment Collaborate with Enrollment Marketing and Enrollment Operations to plan and execute annual Admissions Visit Program in support of first-year recruitment to include campus and virtual events and appointments Plan and conduct ongoing program product knowledge training for staff in collaboration with academic departments Participate as a member of the Enrollment Management Leadership Team Conduct both email, telephone, and virtual follow-up with students Requirements: 5+ years of experience in higher education enrollment, financial and and/or admissions 3+ years of experience in Client Relationship Management systems technology Work history of meeting or exceeding higher education enrollment targets Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers Background in staff coaching and leadership Ability to collaborate across multiple university departments Able to work evenings and weekends as needed Able to travel on university recruitment business Preferred qualifications and application instructions are available upon request. MCPHS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all members of the University community. #J-18808-Ljbffr Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences