Job Summary
The Director of Graduate Admissions oversees the recruiting, admissions and marketing for all graduate programs in the Else School of Management, including an MBA, MAcc and an Executive MBA. The Director is responsible for bringing leadership, excellence, and a forward-thinking approach to the recruitment and admission functions and serves as the program manager for the Graduate Assistant program. This role is critical to the success of Millsaps and the Else School of Management and requires a relationship-focused, collaborative approach to achieving results.
The Director of Graduate Admissions oversees student workers and reports to the Dean of the Else School of Management.
This position works on-site in Jackson, MS. Regular work hours are from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
Job Duties
- Direct and continuously improve all phases of student recruitment and admission with a focus on applicant sourcing
- Facilitate informational workshops and presentations regarding the Else School Programs and interviewing prospective students
- Counsel prospective students through the financial aid, business office and registration processes
- Enter and track student data and admissions decisions into the appropriate systems and provide data reports on an as-needed basis
- Participate in the strategic planning and implementation of recruitment programs and activities including marketing plans, use of technology and systems, the review of their application materials and awarding of scholarships and financial aid, and goal setting
- Hire Graduate Assistants and oversee the program including coordinating with Human Resources regarding paperwork and payroll, providing program guidelines to GAs and their supervisors, and assisting with supervision, training and performance evaluations as appropriate
- Monitor and increase the recruitment admission of diverse student populations into the Else School
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Dean of the Else School
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in business, marketing or a relevant field, or an equivalent mix of education and experience. Master’s degree preferred
- 5-7 years of experience in recruiting, sales, program management or a similar area.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact in a courteous and professional manner in a wide range of professional venues
- Excellent time management and project management skills with a demonstrated record of completing projects and meeting deadlines
- Detail-oriented, highly organized, creative problem-solver who takes initiative
- Demonstrated technological proficiency with computer databases and office applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and customer relations databases
- Proven ability to envision and implement processes and build efficiency
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Manual dexterity needed for keyboarding and other repetitive tasks
- Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds without assistance
Application Procedure
Applicants should submit a current resume, a letter of interest and three references who may be contacted about the candidate’s experience and past performance. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Materials, including resume, references and letter, should be submitted via email to [email protected]. Please write Director of Graduate Admissions in the subject line of the email. No phone calls please.