Moraine Valley Community College
Director of Admissions and Recruitment
Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, Illinois, United States, 60465
Job Title:
Director of Admissions and Recruitment
Department:
Admissions and Recruitment
Work Location:
ALL SITES
Duties:
The Director of Admissions & Recruitment is responsible for the development, implementation, budgeting and evaluation of the College’s recruitment and enrollment plan. This position manages day‑to‑day operations of the college’s customer relationship management (CRM) system. The Director is dedicated to learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.
Essential duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Manage day‑to‑day operations of the Salesforce CRM, provide training, troubleshoot issues and improve the student onboarding process.
Use CRM to clean up data, effectively track prospective students, enrollment and obtain reliable commitments from returning students.
Perform administrative tasks necessary for program implementation, including preparing, submitting and monitoring annual budgets (institutional and grant), directing and evaluating training of departmental staff, preparing work schedules, evaluating employees and making recommendations for employment, promotion and termination.
Develop, implement and assess recruitment and outreach strategies for students in coordination with Marketing and Public Relations to enhance partnerships with district elementary, middle and high schools, increase access to higher education and support initiatives to increase high school dual credit and dual enrollment students.
Establish partnerships with educational, business, community and religious leaders; travel and meet with partners and stakeholders.
Participate in the Strategic Enrollment Management & Retention Committee and implement goals as it pertains to recruitment and enrollment.
Supervise professional, support staff and student employees working in Admissions & Recruitment, Information areas and oversee implementation and evaluation of the Student Ambassador Program. Initiate and recommend hiring new employees, participate in training, evaluate existing employees, including recommendations of renewal or termination.
Coordinate with Marketing, Public Relations and IT in the preparation and communication of recruitment and enrollment. Assess each semester to ensure effectiveness of strategies.
Oversee and coordinate business/career credit student recruitment efforts. Collaborate with Workforce Development in the development of an ongoing articulation with community businesses in the recruitment of adult students.
Collaborate with all Student Development subdivisions. May provide support for Academic Affairs departments for specific program recruitment.
Develop systems and programs which provide timely, accurate and responsive information to prospective students.
Support and participate in the College’s commitment to Plan, Improve and Evaluate (PIE) Process along with accreditation through appropriate participation in the Action Team.
Perform other duties as directed or assigned by the Dean of Enrollment Services.
Education/Experience:
Experience/Education Requirements
Master’s degree required.
Minimum of three (3) years of higher education experience, preferably in recruitment, admissions, enrollment management and/or related fields.
Leadership/administrative experience in higher education preferred. Experience with Ellucian and CRM preferred.
Please ensure relevant experience is outlined in your resume and completed application.
Qualifications:
Proficient in Student Information System. 3‑5 years’ experience with Ellucian preferred.
Excellent written, verbal communication and organizational skills. Bilingual skills.
Ability to plan and implement projects.
A strong record of successful working relations with area high schools and community organizations.
Strong leadership skills combined with high energy and enthusiasm.
Good knowledge of educational marketing and recruitment practices.
Supervisory skills.
Computer literate; knowledge of online systems and PC software (MS Office).
Experience managing a CRM, preferably Salesforce.
Driver’s License; Ability to travel locally on occasion.
Position Status:
Full Time
Hours:
General Hours 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Evening hours and some weekends may be required. Some local travel may be required.
Salary/Wage:
$60,370–$80,745 (plus exceptional benefits)
Hourly/Salary:
Salaried
Benefits:
Administrative, Confidential, Managerial & Supervisory (ACMS) Position
Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for eligible employees and family, medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include: Health, Dental, Vision Life insurance, Optional life, Disability insurance, Tuition reimbursement, Tuition waiver, SURS Retirement plan, Vacation Days Holidays, Sick Leave, Personal days, Bereavement days, Tax‑sheltered annuity plans and others.
Review of Applications Begins:
10/10/2025
Posting Number:
AP00541P
Open Date:
09/19/2025
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please apply online with all required information (complete application with references, resume and cover letter). For best consideration, please apply prior to review date. For questions, contact hr@morainevalley.edu or 708‑974‑5704.
Benefits Links:
Benefit Highlights
Benefit Guide‑Details
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Director of Admissions and Recruitment
Department:
Admissions and Recruitment
Work Location:
ALL SITES
Duties:
The Director of Admissions & Recruitment is responsible for the development, implementation, budgeting and evaluation of the College’s recruitment and enrollment plan. This position manages day‑to‑day operations of the college’s customer relationship management (CRM) system. The Director is dedicated to learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.
Essential duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Manage day‑to‑day operations of the Salesforce CRM, provide training, troubleshoot issues and improve the student onboarding process.
Use CRM to clean up data, effectively track prospective students, enrollment and obtain reliable commitments from returning students.
Perform administrative tasks necessary for program implementation, including preparing, submitting and monitoring annual budgets (institutional and grant), directing and evaluating training of departmental staff, preparing work schedules, evaluating employees and making recommendations for employment, promotion and termination.
Develop, implement and assess recruitment and outreach strategies for students in coordination with Marketing and Public Relations to enhance partnerships with district elementary, middle and high schools, increase access to higher education and support initiatives to increase high school dual credit and dual enrollment students.
Establish partnerships with educational, business, community and religious leaders; travel and meet with partners and stakeholders.
Participate in the Strategic Enrollment Management & Retention Committee and implement goals as it pertains to recruitment and enrollment.
Supervise professional, support staff and student employees working in Admissions & Recruitment, Information areas and oversee implementation and evaluation of the Student Ambassador Program. Initiate and recommend hiring new employees, participate in training, evaluate existing employees, including recommendations of renewal or termination.
Coordinate with Marketing, Public Relations and IT in the preparation and communication of recruitment and enrollment. Assess each semester to ensure effectiveness of strategies.
Oversee and coordinate business/career credit student recruitment efforts. Collaborate with Workforce Development in the development of an ongoing articulation with community businesses in the recruitment of adult students.
Collaborate with all Student Development subdivisions. May provide support for Academic Affairs departments for specific program recruitment.
Develop systems and programs which provide timely, accurate and responsive information to prospective students.
Support and participate in the College’s commitment to Plan, Improve and Evaluate (PIE) Process along with accreditation through appropriate participation in the Action Team.
Perform other duties as directed or assigned by the Dean of Enrollment Services.
Education/Experience:
Experience/Education Requirements
Master’s degree required.
Minimum of three (3) years of higher education experience, preferably in recruitment, admissions, enrollment management and/or related fields.
Leadership/administrative experience in higher education preferred. Experience with Ellucian and CRM preferred.
Please ensure relevant experience is outlined in your resume and completed application.
Qualifications:
Proficient in Student Information System. 3‑5 years’ experience with Ellucian preferred.
Excellent written, verbal communication and organizational skills. Bilingual skills.
Ability to plan and implement projects.
A strong record of successful working relations with area high schools and community organizations.
Strong leadership skills combined with high energy and enthusiasm.
Good knowledge of educational marketing and recruitment practices.
Supervisory skills.
Computer literate; knowledge of online systems and PC software (MS Office).
Experience managing a CRM, preferably Salesforce.
Driver’s License; Ability to travel locally on occasion.
Position Status:
Full Time
Hours:
General Hours 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Evening hours and some weekends may be required. Some local travel may be required.
Salary/Wage:
$60,370–$80,745 (plus exceptional benefits)
Hourly/Salary:
Salaried
Benefits:
Administrative, Confidential, Managerial & Supervisory (ACMS) Position
Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for eligible employees and family, medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include: Health, Dental, Vision Life insurance, Optional life, Disability insurance, Tuition reimbursement, Tuition waiver, SURS Retirement plan, Vacation Days Holidays, Sick Leave, Personal days, Bereavement days, Tax‑sheltered annuity plans and others.
Review of Applications Begins:
10/10/2025
Posting Number:
AP00541P
Open Date:
09/19/2025
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please apply online with all required information (complete application with references, resume and cover letter). For best consideration, please apply prior to review date. For questions, contact hr@morainevalley.edu or 708‑974‑5704.
Benefits Links:
Benefit Highlights
Benefit Guide‑Details
#J-18808-Ljbffr