Academies of Math and Science Hiring for Director of Student Recruitment at Tempe, AZ Full Time

The Director of Student Recruitment is responsible for designing and executing strategies for student acquisition activities, KPI monitoring and analysis, process improvement, and best practices for implementation.

Essential Duties & Accountabilities

Hire, supervise, train, and evaluate Enrollment Outreach Coordinators

Plan, communicate, and implement recruitment strategies to meet enrollment goals

Develop and maintain relationships with potential students and their parents to encourage school enrollment

Research and stay well-informed of industry and market trends

Develop and execute plans to drive organic enrollment

Identify new opportunities and risks, assess options and take action to ensure growth, scalability, and sustainability of student enrollment targets

Create and document process workflows and controls as they relate to the sales cycle

Work cross functionally to plan and implement system-wide initiatives with strict adherence to timeline, budget, and resources

Establishes, tracks, and reports on Key Performance Indicators related to student acquisition, including ROI on key campaigns, staff performance, and conversion metrics

Develop and maintain key relationships with external entities which will enhance AMS’ ability to attract students

Manages and coordinates activities such as recruitment events, referral programs, and information sessions

Competencies

Detail-oriented

Experienced in implementing and coaching enrollment sales techniques

Deep understanding of enrollment procedures and practices

Competent in managing, leading, and motivating employees

Experience in managing and manipulating complex computer data to generate reports

Experience in developing and implementing recruitment/sales strategies

Data analysis experience

Excellent organizational skills

Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office (especially Excel), Google, Zoom, etc.

Ability to remain self-directed as well as independently seek out answers to questions

Excellent communication skills and ability to create a positive, supportive environment for school campuses

Ability to learn new software programs as needed

Must demonstrate an extremely high regard for confidential and sensitive information

Ability to maintain a professional appearance

Ability to resolve problem situations with sound judgment and exercise independent judgment and initiative in completing work assignments.

Requirements

3 – 5 years experience in a related field

Strong Computer Skills including Microsoft Office

Must be able to obtain and hold a valid IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at all times

The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check

Must possess strong communication, leadership and organization skills

Must demonstrate initiative and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Duties are performed typically in an office setting or on campus offices throughout the division. May include frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting up to approximately 25 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds may be required.

Must have the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time; to enter data into a computer keyboard; to research identified job related duties using the Internet and other resources; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; and the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.