Assistant Director of Admission and Recruitment

The Assistant Director of Admissions & Recruitment provides strategic leadership for the College’s recruitment, outreach, and first-semester enrollment initiatives. Reporting to the Dean of Enrollment & Student Financial Services, this position partners with the Assistant Registrar to ensure a seamless and student-centered experience across the joint Admission & Enrollment Services department. The Assistant Director oversees front-line admissions and recruitment staff, manages program-specific registration for cohort-based programs (e.g., Summer Bridge), and supports student onboarding aligned with institutional initiatives such as 4DX, Guided Pathways, and Achieving the Dream. This is a full-time, 12-month, benefit-eligible position. 

Salary & Benefits:

• Anticipated Hiring Range: $62,824 - $77,902/annual - depending on education and experience
• Cafeteria Plan: In addition to the base compensation, benefits-eligible employees receive an extra $6,720 per year to put toward benefit costs or to be used as additional take-home pay
• Paid Holidays: 21 (including a full week off between Christmas and New Year’s Day and over Spring Break)
• Vacation & Sick Leave: Approximately 17 paid vacation days & 9 paid sick leave days accrued annually
• Health Insurance and Other Coverage: seehttps://www.coconino.edu/benefits/full-time-benefits

Leadership & Supervision

• Supervises, trains, and evaluates staff within the Admissions & Recruitment unit, including Admission Advisors and Admissions Specialists.
• Provides day-to-day leadership to ensure consistent, high-quality service aligned with the College’s mission and values of equity, access, and student success.
• Collaborates closely with the Assistant Registrar to coordinate operational functions, student support services, and data-informed enrollment strategies.
• Provides strategic leadership through an Admission Redesign, developing and implementing a holistic, student-centered approach that unifies recruitment, admission, and the first semester enrollment process through the student onboarding cycle. 

Recruitment & Outreach

• Develops and implements comprehensive recruitment strategies targeting high school students, adult learners, transfer students, and underrepresented populations.
• Coordinates outreach activities including campus tours, high school visits, college fairs, virtual information sessions, and orientation events.
• Builds and maintains relationships with high school counselors, community partners, and tribal education programs to promote CCC pathways and support early engagement.

Program-Specific Registration Coordination

• Serves as the primary contact for first-semester program-based registration, including initiatives such as Summer Bridge, First Year Experience, and other structured cohort models.
• Collaborates with academic departments and student support programs to ensure timely and accurate registration aligned with student placement and program requirements.
• Facilitates early onboarding efforts and ensures seamless hand-offs to academic advising, financial aid, and support services.

Admissions Operations & Compliance

• Oversees the admissions process, application review, and residency classification in collaboration with Enrollment Services staff using tools such as Enrollment Rx (Salesforce) and Banner.
• Ensures compliance with FERPA, institutional policies, and applicable state and federal guidelines.
• Develops and maintains process documentation, workflows, and staff training protocols to support operational efficiency and data integrity.

Strategic Collaboration & Student Success

• Participates in college-wide retention and student success initiatives including Wildly Important Goals, Achieving the Dream, and Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM).
• Engages in collaborative planning with the Assistant Registrar, Financial Aid, Academic Advising, and other departments to streamline the student enrollment journey.
• Supports data collection, analysis, and reporting to assess recruitment effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

Customer Service & Student Engagement

• Promotes a welcoming, inclusive, and student-first environment across all admissions and recruitment touchpoints.
• Provides guidance and support to students navigating complex admissions or registration scenarios.
• Ensures culturally responsive and accessible communication strategies that foster belonging and engagement.

Knowledge of concepts and principles of educational programming and administration; systems development; principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management. Skill with computer software such as Microsoft Office, SharePoint or other web-page design software, and integrated administrative software systems.  Skill in managing multiple projects and prioritizing workload; and in program development and evaluation.  Ability to travel; to learn college organization, and related policies and procedures.  Skill in effective business and interpersonal communication. Ability to work collegially in a diverse college environment. Bachelor's and four years of experience, or Master's and two years of experience in the area of assignment, or any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job and/or as approved by the Human Resources department.

Preferred
Master’s in Education, Business or related field. Direct experience working at a college in related area of assignment. Familiarity using computer technology.

Salary : $62,824 - $77,902