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Position Details

Posting Summary

College

Assoc Provost Enrollment Mgmt

Executive Area

Provost & VP Academic Affairs

Department

Admissions

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

S1292P

Job Type

Full Time, Regular

Pay Type

Exempt/Salaried

Pay Grade

Campus Location

WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus

Salary Range

Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.

Number of Vacancies

multiple

General Summary

Recruits incoming first-year and transfer students with an emphasis on building relationships and providing exemplary customer service from inquiry to matriculation.

Major Duties

Effectively recruits undergraduate students within assigned in and out-of-state territories. Ensures recruitment and enrollment goals are met or exceeded. Monitors reports and develops timely strategies to move prospective students through the enrollment funnel.
Manages an assigned geographical territory. Identifies new opportunities and develops strategies to increase enrollment. Analyzes data and statistics to identify trends and patterns that affect recruitment. Measures effectiveness of recruitment tactics.
Promotes the University via high school visits, college fairs and on-campus programming. Remains current with enrollment management practices and best practices in recruitment communication technologies.
Engages in professional organizations that align with the University’s goals. Participates and engages with staff development activities.
Reads and evaluates applications to render admissions decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution to be earned before date of hire.
One years’ relevant experience.
Experience in admission, advising, marketing or student affairs.
Exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to travel in-state and out-of-state.
Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends.

Desired Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Position Information

Terminal appointment ends 06/30/2026, with possibility for renewal. Candidate will be considered for continuing appointments as available.
Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at:https://wmich.edu/hr/staffcompensation.
Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, s://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff

Physical requirements and working conditions

Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.
Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.