Job Title
Director - Undergraduate Recruitment
Department
Undergraduate Recruitment
Salary
$79,964 - $101,687; commensurate with experience
Job Summary/Basic Function
Reporting to the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management, the Director will lead the university’s undergraduate recruitment efforts with a bold vision, collaborative spirit, and commitment to student access and success.
As the senior recruitment officer, the Director oversees all operations within the Office of Undergraduate Recruitment and plays a central role in shaping and executing strategies to attract and enroll a diverse, academically talented, and mission-aligned undergraduate student body. The Director supervises a diverse and dedicated team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and professional growth.
Key Responsibilities Include:
• Lead the planning and supervision of all departmental operations related to recruitment, including market and target analysis, strategic development of recruitment territories, and the effective use of recruitment tools and technologies.
• Oversee the development and execution of key recruitment initiatives, including large-scale events on and off campus, high school visits, campus tours, and prospect engagement strategies such as the purchasing of ACT/SAT names.
• Drive results-oriented recruitment strategies to meet the annual enrollment goals established by the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management.
• Supervise the recruitment, training, development, and evaluation of professional and support staff to ensure high performance and student-centered service.
• Collaborate with internal partners across the university to ensure alignment of recruitment efforts with institutional priorities.
• Manage special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by the Vice Provost.
Required Education
Master’s degree required, with preference for fields related to educational administration, data analysis, planning, or organizational leadership. Relevant disciplines may include Higher Education, Business Management, Marketing, Computer Systems, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Social Work, or closely related areas.
Required Related Experience
Minimum of five (5) years of full-time, progressively responsible experience in areas such as student recruitment, educational outreach, enrollment services, student affairs, retention, or data analysis—at the university or secondary education level. At least two (2) of those years must include supervisory experience.
Required License/Registration/Certification
Valid drivers license
Desirable Related Experience
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in high school-to-college recruitment and/or transfer student outreach and enrollment strategies.
Documents Needed to Apply
Cover Letter & Resume Required
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
- 13 paid University holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://w1.mtsu.edu/police/annual-security-report.php or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.
Application Review Date: July 24, 2025