Assistant Director of Admissions - Doctoral Programs
Indiana Tech

Job Details

Job Location: Fort Wayne Campus - Fort Wayne, IN

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Master's

Travel Percentage: Travel Required

Job Category: Admissions/Recruiting

Indiana Tech is a thriving, independent, teaching-oriented university that delivers career-oriented programming in a wide variety of disciplines that includes business, engineering, computer sciences, criminal justice, cybersecurity, marketing, health sciences, communication and helping professions. Indiana Tech enrolls nearly 1,500 students in its traditional undergraduate programs on its picturesque main campus, and nearly 5,000 students in its adult and online program. We offer degrees at the associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels and undergraduate and graduate certificates.

Over 41% of our students are either globally or domestically diverse; this contributes to our unique vibrant and inclusive campus community. All academic programs are designed to provide students with relevant and practical experiences, including an emphasis on internships. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Indiana Institute of Technology embraces diversity and equal opportunity intentionally. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success with respect to educating our students to become global citizens. Indiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Indiana Tech has big plans for its future. Learn more at Indiana Tech Strategic Plan.

General Summary

This position will help manage all phases of the admissions lifecycle for the doctoral programs including promotion, recruitment, yield, and enrollment. Under the direction of the Director of Admissions-Doctoral Programs, the Assistant Director is responsible for lead generation activities including business partnership development and maintenance, referral marketing, networking, and event marketing. This position will also assist in the promotion of graduate programs where graduate to doctorate bridge programs exist. The assistant director will meet with prospective students, effectively sell the doctoral programs to interested individuals, grow the enrollment pipeline, and work in conjunction with the office of doctoral programs to support the enrollment process. Database management, weekly reports, and goal attainment are expectations of this position.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prospect new students through event marketing, corporate relationships, information meetings, referrals, and other marketing activities
• Assist with the development of feeder programs from colleges/university partners
• Identify target markets and community partnerships through market research, data analysis, and relationship cultivation to build a successful new student pipeline
• Provide prospects with a high-quality and personalized admissions experience
• Participate in on and off campus recruitment and yielding events
• Prepare weekly reports of activity and results
• Work collaboratively with the office of doctoral programs and other campus constituencies to ensure prospects and students receive a high level of service and support
• Attend and participate in doctoral program events, e.g. residency weekends
• Participate in weekly department meetings and work collaboratively with the College of Business
• Support the vision and policies of the doctoral programs and Indiana Tech
• Adhere to all state and federal accreditation and Institute rules and regulations regarding student recruitment

Qualifications

• Earned master's degree from an accredited college/university
• Possess a strong knowledge of Indiana Tech graduate and doctoral programs and competitor offerings to effectively advise prospective students
• Excellent written and oral communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Effective time management skills
• Competitive, goal-oriented work ethic
• Proficient computer skills (Slate CRM, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email) in a PC Windows-based environment.

Experience

• Five years of work experience in a goal-oriented environment preferred
• Three years of successful experience in a high-volume sales or relationship-building role

Application materials must include a cover letter and resume. Applicants should be prepared to write a response to Tech's mission and diversity statement during the application process. This position remains open until filled; a review of candidates will commence as application materials are received.