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Director of Admissions and Recruitment

Mississippi Valley State University
Mississippi, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 4/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2026
Job Description

  • Oversees the functions of university marketing, recruitment, admissions processing. 2. Builds and maintains effective working relationships with other university departments. Works closely with alumni office and the publications department to promote the university and attract new students. 3. Analyzes trends in enrollment and marketing activities to achieve continued flow of quality applicants and transfers to the college. Leads activities to continue programs that are deemed effective, modifies programs as needed, and presents new sales strategies for the college’s recruitment and admission activities. 4. Makes presentations and speeches at alumni meetings, high school conferences, community job fairs, etc. Directs staff in staging semiannual open houses on campus for prospective students and parents. 5. Works with, and gains the respect of diverse individuals and groups as sources for candidates for admission to the college. Exhibit the ability to respond to the concerns and interests of the college’s minority community. 6. Develops the admissions department annual budget for approval by the college president 7. Participates as a member of the college’s scholarship selection committee. 8. Travels extensively throughout the United States to promote the college on a nationwide basis. 9. Direct the use of admissions-related computer technology to maximize admissions processing capability in a minimal turnaround time. Additional Responsibilities: Must work with the MVSU Department of Athletics to ensure that all student-athletes meet NCAA , SWAC , and University eligibility standards; Must attend all required NCAA , SWAC and University workshops, seminars and meetings which pertain to the eligibility of student-athletes; and Must work with all appropriate departments and personnel to ensure the academic success of student athletes who are enrolled at the University.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Required Qualifications

At least 10 years of experience in admissions and/or marketing in higher education required. The selected candidate should be a self-starter who demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, energy, vision, and charisma.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral degree in education preferred.

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