What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director - Admissions position at Nebraska State College System?
Nature of Work
Assist in the development and implementation of a student recruitment strategy with specialization in a focus area. Involves recruiting students, recording student data, and travel.
Examples of Work Performed
Develop and implement student recruitment and support strategies and assign territories for Admissions and Senior Admissions Counselors
Set goals for their team and assist the Director in tracking and analyzing prospect, recruitment and student data to meet recruitment outcomes set by the college
Implement student recruitment and support strategies for assigned territories or recruitment area/group.
Meet enrollment goals for assigned target recruitment area
Report progress of recruitment efforts on a regular basis
Identify strategies for both campus-based as well as online students
Identify strategies for traditional aged incoming students, as well as for non-traditional student populations
Present and promote the College and the Admissions profession in a positive way
Create and maintain relationships with community-based organizations as relates to focus area
Coordinates and participate in recruitment events; including face to face and virtual events
Plan and coordinate recruitment activities and programs including but not limited to, summer orientation, tele-counseling, and group visits
Counsel with prospective students and their families to encourage campus visits as well as apply for admission
Develop an effective working relationship with community college staff
Maintain appropriate follow-up communication with students regarding the status of their applications for admission
Assist students with college application and admission process
Assist with new student registration programs
Extensive travel, evening, and weekend hours required
Other duties as assigned
Set goals for their team and assist the Director in tracking and analyzing prospect, recruitment and student data to meet recruitment outcomes set by the college
Implement student recruitment and support strategies for assigned territories or recruitment area/group.
Meet enrollment goals for assigned target recruitment area
Report progress of recruitment efforts on a regular basis
Identify strategies for both campus-based as well as online students
Identify strategies for traditional aged incoming students, as well as for non-traditional student populations
Present and promote the College and the Admissions profession in a positive way
Create and maintain relationships with community-based organizations as relates to focus area
Coordinates and participate in recruitment events; including face to face and virtual events
Plan and coordinate recruitment activities and programs including but not limited to, summer orientation, tele-counseling, and group visits
Counsel with prospective students and their families to encourage campus visits as well as apply for admission
Develop an effective working relationship with community college staff
Maintain appropriate follow-up communication with students regarding the status of their applications for admission
Assist students with college application and admission process
Assist with new student registration programs
Extensive travel, evening, and weekend hours required
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
2 years’ experience in admissions, sales, or working with diverse, first generation, and/or underrepresented populations or a combination of these areas totaling 2 years.
Willingness to travel to regional areas.
2 years’ experience in admissions, sales, or working with diverse, first generation, and/or underrepresented populations or a combination of these areas totaling 2 years.
Willingness to travel to regional areas.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong cross-cultural interpersonal and writing skills
Public speaking skills that include experience with diverse populations
Experience in college admissions, public relations
Public speaking skills that include experience with diverse populations
Experience in college admissions, public relations
Physical Demands
License and Certification Requirements
None
Other Requirements
Successful background records check
Valid driver’s license
Satisfactory evaluation of driving record
Valid driver’s license
Satisfactory evaluation of driving record
Salary Information
$47,000-$56,585
FTE
1.000
FLSA
Exempt
Union Status
Non-Union
Number of Vacancies
1
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
PS1727P
Desired Start Date
09/14/2026
Open Date
08/27/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
General Information
EEO Statement
The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges’ non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.
Veteran Statement
This position is subject to Veterans Preference.
Salary : $47,000 - $56,585