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Missouri State University Posting Details in Springfield, Missouri
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title Associate Director, Admissions
Work Location Springfield Campus
Department Admissions
HR Home Department 080121 ADMISSIONS
Pay Grade 46
Proposed Salary $66,046/annually
Sponsorship Information
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants.
Appointment Type Full Time Regular
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt
General Function
The Associate Director, Admissions provides leadership and support in the development and implementation of the undergraduate recruitment plan, oversees key recruitment strategies, and assists the Director of Admissions in the administration of the Office of Admissions. This position is responsible for targeted recruitment initiatives, developing, supervising, and training an admissions staff of assistant directors, coordinators, counselors, technical and professional staff, and coordinating recruitment travel and events. The Associate Director, Admissions manages communication planning and oversees client relationship management strategies across multiple platforms, including print, digital, and social media campaigns. This position assists the Director of Admissions in developing plans and initiatives related to recruitment of students. The Associate Director chairs the Admission Individual Review Committee for supplemental applications and develops and maintains relationships between both campus and external stakeholders with the Office of Admissions.
Description of Primary Duties
Contributes to the successful accomplishment of the University’s enrollment objectives by working with the Director of Admissions to develop and implement a comprehensive student recruitment plan for undergraduate students which includes, but is not limited to the following components: development of an inquiry pool through the use of student search services, outreach (college fairs, high school and community college visits), high school and community college relations, use of the web and emerging technologies, campus visit programs, publications, and correspondence.
Provides support for recruitment efforts by assisting the Director of Admissions in the administration of the Admissions office and developing, supervising, and training an admissions staff of assistant directors, coordinators, counselors, professional staff, graduate assistants, and student workers.
Oversees key admissions projects including university ambassadors, campus visit desk, search portals, alumni ambassadors, tele counseling, customer service standards, and group visits.
Provides support to the recruitment and enrollment plan by coordinating fall and spring travel, including managing registrations and payments, communications for college day/night programs, professional admission organization memberships, campus-based and regional events, and managing a school database for planning high school visits.
Chairs the Individual Review Committee for the supplemental application process while maintaining open lines of communication with school counselors and the public on issues related to policies and procedures for admission to Missouri State University.
Coordinates the school counselor advisory council, purposed to provide feedback on initiatives and strategies for the recruitment and enrollment of new students.
Contributes to the development and implementation of a communication plan for targeted populations including print, digital, web and social media platforms via various recruitment tools which may include third party software such as a CRM .
Oversees recruitment territory management and yield activities by monitoring strategies and utilizing tools such as the student information system, ACT Enrollment Information Services, and other resources to research, compile data, and produce reports on progress toward meeting enrollment goals.
Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses required by the Director of Admissions.
Assists with meeting the enrollment, recruitment, and student services objectives of the University by performing other duties as assigned.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Education: A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.
Experience: At least three years of experience in a college or university setting in a student services leadership and supervisory role is required. A proven track record for making data driven decisions to support achievement of enrollment goals is required. Experience related to the recruitment of high ability student populations is preferred. Experience utilizing innovative technology such as a Customer Relationship Management ( CRM ) solution is preferred.
Skill: A working knowledge of database systems such as Ellucian Banner, PeopleSoft, or some other database product utilized by institutions of higher learning is required. Demonstrated ability in team building, leadership, supervision, management, selection, performance evaluation, conflict resolution, problem solving, within the context of a college or university admissions office is required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. A demonstrated understanding of the importance of building and maintaining open communication with college partners, school counselors, and community college stakeholders is required. A working knowledge of marketing principles, best practices, and techniques relevant to student recruitment is required.
Other: Some data entry is required. Occasional overnight travel and evening and weekend work is required. A valid driver’s license is required.
Additional Qualifications
Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/307793.htm
Open Date 03/10/2026
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants
The first date of consideration is March 31, 2026 and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application. Official transcript required at time of hire.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Non-Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252, 417-836-4252, 417-836-4252, 417-836-4252, 417-836-4252
Background Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
Posting Detail
Posting Number 20260054FTS
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/85451
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- How did you hear about this vacancy?
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Employee Referral
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Other
- Please specify the recruitment source where you located this posting. If you selected Employee Referral above, please list the name of the current MSU employee who referred you.
(Open Ended Question)
- Are you a current full-time regular Missouri State University employee?
Yes, I am a current full-time faculty/staff University employee.
No, I am not currently employed by the University.
No, I am a current per course faculty member.
No, I am a current part-time staff University employee.
No, I am a current University graduate assistant or teaching assistant.
No, I am a current student University employee.
- Do you have a valid driver's license?
Yes, I have a valid Missouri driver's license.
Yes, I have a valid driver's license from another state.
No, I do not have a valid driver's license.
- If you do not currently have a valid Missouri driver's license, will you be eligible and able to obtain one prior to starting work?
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts - 1
Optional Documents
Other Documents -1