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Western Kentucky University Assistant Director of Recruitment in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Location: Bowling Green, KY Category: Staff Posted On: Mon Oct 21 2024 Job Description:
The Assistant Director of Recruitment at Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing and enhancing the university's admissions and enrollment processes. This key position directs the development and execution of comprehensive recruitment strategies that align with WKU's mission, aiming to attract and enroll a well-rounded and qualified student body. The Assistant Director will manage and optimize marketing, recruitment budgets, and data-driven initiatives to effectively target prospective students across traditional and non-traditional student groups. Additionally, the role involves maintaining high admissions standards, streamlining communication strategies across multiple student populations and leading a team to implement innovative recruitment practices and technologies. The position plays a crucial role in supporting WKU's strategic enrollment goals and ensuring the success and efficiency of the recruitment and admissions functions.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree.
At least five years of experience in admissions, recruitment or other student services within the college or university setting.
Experience in supervising multiple full-time employees.
Additional Information:
Salary: $60,000 - $65,000
Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.
Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.
Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.
Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php
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