Director, Undergraduate Recruitment

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Reporting to the Associate VP, Enrollment & Dean of Admissions, the Director, Undergraduate Recruitment provides strategic leadership for all domestic recruitment initiatives, overseeing first-year and transfer student outreach across the United States. The Director supervises a team of admission professionals, manages territory development, and builds partnerships with high schools, community colleges, and access organizations to drive enrollment. The Director collaborates closely with the Directors of International Admissions, Enrollment Marketing, and Enrollment Technology to align messaging, optimize systems, and ensure a student-centered recruitment experience.

Essential Job Duties

Strategic Recruitment Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive domestic recruitment plan for first-year and transfer students, including outreach to high schools, community colleges, and college access organizations.
• Supervise and support regional and campus-based admission counselors responsible for U.S. territories.
• Use year-over-year funnel metrics to evaluate territory health and meet annual enrollment benchmarks by student segment.
• Serve as a senior representative for Emerson College at high-priority recruitment events.

Territory Management & Outreach

Transfer Recruitment & Partnerships

Application Review & Selection

Collaboration with Enrollment Partners

Operational Oversight & Reporting

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Physical Abilities

Work Environment

Compensation : $101,200.00 - $126,500.00 annually, commensurate with experience. Grade of Position : 23-12E Scheduled Weekly Hours : 36.25 Division :

In addition to a competitive salary, Emerson College is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and family members. We offer a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20+ hours per week. Benefits include outstanding health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses, dental plans, generous time-off programs, and a 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible. Additional benefits such as life and disability coverage as well as commuter offerings are available. Please refer to our benefits website for a full list of benefits and eligibility requirements.