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Assistant Director, National Recruitment

Auburn

$51,790 -$88,040

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United States, Alabama, Auburn

1550 East Glenn Avenue (Show on map)

Aug 06, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number	S4644P
Home Org Name	Undergraduate Admissions
Division Name	VP for Enrollment Management
Position Title	Assistant Director, National Recruitment
Job Class Code	AA18
Appointment Status	Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term	No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary	The Assistant Director of National Recruitment leads Auburn University's recruitment and matriculation efforts on a national scale, focusing on emerging markets and enhancing Auburn's visibility and reputation. This position involves the design and execution of targeted programming, data-driven strategy development, and management of staff and territories. The Assistant Director serves as a key resource for prospective students and families across the country, ensuring a seamless admissions process while building relationships with stakeholders to expand Auburn's reach. Travel & Schedule: This position requires extensive travel (15-20%), bringing the Auburn experience to communities throughout the region. You'll also need flexibility to work some nights and weekends to connect with students and families when it matters most. This job may be eligible for remote work per university guidelines and policies. Like what you see here? If this role sparks your interest, you'll definitely want to check out our *Regional Recruitment Assistant Director* position! It's a similar opportunity with just as much energy and impact. Click here to learn more or apply now!
Essential Functions	Expand Auburn's National Reach - Lead strategic recruitment initiatives to increase Auburn's presence in new and emerging markets across the U.S. Use data-driven insights to analyze national enrollment trends, ensuring Auburn remains competitive and continues to attract top students. Inspire & Develop a High-Performing Team - Manage and mentor a team of admission advisors, providing training, professional development, and performance evaluations. Foster a collaborative and supportive environment that empowers team members to excel in their recruitment efforts. Design & Execute Engaging Recruitment Programs - Work closely with the Director of Undergraduate Recruitment to create impactful programs such as information sessions, admitted student events, and high school visits. Ensure all initiatives align with Auburn's institutional priorities and effectively connect with prospective students. Lead Recruitment Efforts Through Travel & Relationship Building - Travel (15-20%) to key recruitment areas, engaging with students, families, and influential stakeholders. Oversee multiple national territories to ensure comprehensive coverage, effective recruitment strategies, and an exceptional admissions experience. Shape the Future of Auburn's Student Body - Play an active role in the admissions committee, reviewing applications and making informed recommendations to enroll students who demonstrate strong academic achievement, leadership, and potential. Leverage Data to Drive Success - Utilize Slate and other data tools to track recruitment funnel performance, identify trends, and optimize recruitment strategies. Ensure territory management and enrollment goals are met through data-driven decision-making. Strengthen Auburn's Reputation on a National Scale - Build strategic partnerships with high schools, counselors, alumni, and key organizations to expand Auburn's influence, increase applications, and enhance brand recognition in national markets.
Why Work at Auburn?	Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world. Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education. We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance. Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches. A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged. Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

To be eligible, an individual must meet all minimum requirements which are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities typically expected to be successful in the role. For education and experience, minimum requirements are listed on the top row below. If substitutions are available, they will be listed on subsequent rows and may only to be utilized when the candidate does not meet the minimum requirements.

Education Level: Bachelor's degree
Focus of Education: No Specific Discipline. Desired: Management, psychology, communication, education or related field
Years of Experience: 5 years
Focus of Experience: Higher education, communications, student recruitment, admissions, or related fields. Prefer 2 years supervising full-time employees.

OR

Education Level: Master's degree
Focus of Education: No Specific Discipline. Desired: Management, psychology, communication, education or related field
Years of Experience: 3 years
Focus of Experience: Higher education, communications, student recruitment, admissions, or related fields. Prefer 2 years supervising full-time employees.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities	Knowledge of recruiting policies and procedures. Knowledge of marketing and promotional practices
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications	None Required.

Desired Qualifications

Managing recruitment territories and implementing strategic outreach initiatives to support undergraduate enrollment goals.
Developing and maintaining relationships with prospective students, families, secondary school counselors, and stakeholders on a national level.
Planning and executing large-scale recruitment events, high school visits, college fairs, and yield programming.
Utilizing a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, such as Slate, for student outreach, communications, and data management.
Analyzing enrollment trends and data to inform recruitment strategies and territory management.
Supervising, mentoring, or providing professional development to recruitment staff or student employees.
Representing an institution professionally through public speaking engagements, presentations, and information sessions.
Collaborating with campus partners, alumni, and external stakeholders to support student recruitment efforts.

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range	$51,790 -$88,040
Job Category	Executive/Director/Management
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
City position is located in:	Auburn
State position is located:	Alabama
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date	08/06/2025
Closing Date	08/24/2025
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement	It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit their website to learn more.
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