Admissions Assistant Director/S

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The Assistant Director of Admissions plays a critical role in the Office of Admissions by providing critical supervision to admissions counselors, serving as the lead on special projects, overseeing a key recruitment territory, and providing overall leadership to the broader admissions team in regard to recruitment, technology, and processes.

Assists in the planning and coordination of admissions recruitment activities
Provides supervision to admissions counselors, including time entry, coaching, and direction of group effort
Provides input for admissions strategy and executes plans to improve MSU recruitment programming, outreach, and admissions processes
Utilizes demographic information, historic enrollment trends, market forecasts, and prospect data in order to develop and implement recruitment/admissions initiatives
Acts as a liaison between the Office of Admissions and internal/external partners to further admissions efforts
Contributes to the training and development of professional and student staff in the Office of Admissions.
Travels to secondary and post-secondary institutions to provide information and represent MSU
Reviews applications for admission and determines eligibility for acceptance to the university
Counsels and guides families/students through their educational goals
Participates in all necessary MSU Admissions activities and programs
Supervises and evaluates the work of support staff

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Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four year college degree program; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in professional admissions work at a regionally accredited institution, including planning and implementing admissions programs, developing and implementing marketing and recruitment plans and strategies, researching and analyzing admissions data: professional experience in a specialized admissions area; making formal presentations; and working with the public; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Master’s Degree in Student Affairs, Education, Marketing, Communication, Public Relations, or a related Field

Experience supervising student and professional staff preferred

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

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Standard M-F, 8-5, with some evenings and weekends required.

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MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Advertised: Jun 17, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Jun 30, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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