Mississippi State University
Assistant Director, Recruitment and Events
Mississippi State University, Jackson, Mississippi, United States
Assistant Director, Recruitment and Events
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Job no:
510119 Position type:
Full-Time 12-Month Department:
411200 - Enrollment Services Location:
GA/NC/SC/VA/MD Categories:
Professional Position Open Date:
Jan 5 2026
Position Function:
The Assistant Director of Recruitment, under the Supervision of the Associate Director of Student Recruitment, the Director of Student Recruitment, the Assistant Vice President for Enrollment and the Provost, works closely with university officials in disseminating information about Mississippi State University. In addition, the Assistant Director of Recruitment coordinates and supervises the implementation of the recruitment goals set by the University.
The above responsibilities include:
Responsible for hiring, training, and supervising Admissions Counselors.
Works with the Director, Associate Director, and Regional Assistant Director of Recruitment to implement recruiting goals outlined by the University.
Works with administrators, faculty, and other University personnel to enhance recruiting efforts.
Oversee high school off campus recruiting events.
Participates in developing effective recruitment strategies.
Visits and participates at high schools and community college recruitment fairs, and student conferences in order to recruit students.
Provide information to prospective students and their families to promote MSU.
Represents MSU at conferences, meetings, and other official programs.
Attend alumni meetings and alumni recruiting events when needed.
Work closely with high school guidance counselors in the recruitment of prospective students.
Keep current on university programs and changes within the academic schools and colleges.
Assists with Recruitment Events (On campus and Off campus).
Performs additional duties as required by the Director of Student Recruitment, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment, and the Provost.
Supervisory Responsibilities: May be responsible for training, assisting or assigning tasks to others. May provide input for performance reviews of other employees.
Minimum Qualifications:
Focus on Student Development, Counseling, Public Relations, Marketing or related area.
Education: Bachelor's Degree.
Experience: Three years directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Valid Driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Student Development, Counseling, or a related area.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies
Ability to work autonomously and independently
Exceptional work effort and highly motivated
Must be detail oriented
Excellent writer
Must be a logical thinker
Ability to recognize patterns and predict problems
Ability to identify solutions or alternative approaches
Working Conditions and Physical Effort:
No or very limited physical effort required.
No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
All applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu and attach a cover letter, current resume or curriculum vitae, and the complete contact information for at least three professional references.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.
What do I do if I need an accommodation?
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at tel: (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu.
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Jan 05 2026 Central Standard Time
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Job no:
510119 Position type:
Full-Time 12-Month Department:
411200 - Enrollment Services Location:
GA/NC/SC/VA/MD Categories:
Professional Position Open Date:
Jan 5 2026
Position Function:
The Assistant Director of Recruitment, under the Supervision of the Associate Director of Student Recruitment, the Director of Student Recruitment, the Assistant Vice President for Enrollment and the Provost, works closely with university officials in disseminating information about Mississippi State University. In addition, the Assistant Director of Recruitment coordinates and supervises the implementation of the recruitment goals set by the University.
The above responsibilities include:
Responsible for hiring, training, and supervising Admissions Counselors.
Works with the Director, Associate Director, and Regional Assistant Director of Recruitment to implement recruiting goals outlined by the University.
Works with administrators, faculty, and other University personnel to enhance recruiting efforts.
Oversee high school off campus recruiting events.
Participates in developing effective recruitment strategies.
Visits and participates at high schools and community college recruitment fairs, and student conferences in order to recruit students.
Provide information to prospective students and their families to promote MSU.
Represents MSU at conferences, meetings, and other official programs.
Attend alumni meetings and alumni recruiting events when needed.
Work closely with high school guidance counselors in the recruitment of prospective students.
Keep current on university programs and changes within the academic schools and colleges.
Assists with Recruitment Events (On campus and Off campus).
Performs additional duties as required by the Director of Student Recruitment, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment, and the Provost.
Supervisory Responsibilities: May be responsible for training, assisting or assigning tasks to others. May provide input for performance reviews of other employees.
Minimum Qualifications:
Focus on Student Development, Counseling, Public Relations, Marketing or related area.
Education: Bachelor's Degree.
Experience: Three years directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Valid Driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Student Development, Counseling, or a related area.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies
Ability to work autonomously and independently
Exceptional work effort and highly motivated
Must be detail oriented
Excellent writer
Must be a logical thinker
Ability to recognize patterns and predict problems
Ability to identify solutions or alternative approaches
Working Conditions and Physical Effort:
No or very limited physical effort required.
No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
All applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu and attach a cover letter, current resume or curriculum vitae, and the complete contact information for at least three professional references.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.
What do I do if I need an accommodation?
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at tel: (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu.
Advertised:
Jan 05 2026 Central Standard Time
#J-18808-Ljbffr