Position Summary

The Honors College at Michigan State University is one of the oldest and most distinctive of its kind in the US. We empower a diverse group of motivated students to chart a unique path at MSU characterized by disciplinary depth and interdisciplinary understanding. We offer an environment that fosters active learning and innovation while encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and community engagement. These opportunities help our students become alumni who are prepared to serve and lead in their chosen fields and communities. We aspire to be the destination for the most talented undergraduates in the world who will join an inclusive community of scholars committed to making a meaningful difference through their inquiry and action. 

The Honors College Admissions Assistant Director contributes to this vision by planning and implementing admissions activities including primary responsibility for the strategic planning and direction of high achieving student recruitment for MSU and the Honors College including on- and off-campus programs, marketing, research, and communications.

The Assistant Director develops and implements recruitment plans; serves as a liaison with key university offices having admissions interests; and, as needed, directs the activities of other graduate and undergraduate students. Coordinates recruitment activities for the Honors College that align admissions activities of the college with university goals and objectives for student success.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assists in planning and directing admissions activities for a diverse set of high achieving prospective students.
• Visits schools and makes presentations at information sessions and college fairs on and off campus and in and out of state in collaboration with the Office of Admissions; meets and counsels prospective students and their families about the Honors College and plans campus visits and outreach programs.
• Utilizes demographic information, historic enrollment trends, market forecasting and prospect, admit, and yield data to develop and implement recruitment plans, strategies, and reports.
• Leads and coordinates review of student records for Honors College eligibility in collaboration with other HC staff.
• Facilitates presentations and outreach activities with pre-college groups; Collaborates with other units on campus to plan joint recruitment activities.
• Serves on special admissions and scholarship committees including Office of Admissions Partners and the Alumni Distinguished Scholarship Committee.
• Oversees and/or coordinates honors housing placement as liaison with Residential/Housing Services.
• Performs other professional duties as assigned by the dean and the assistant dean.

Standard office environment. The job requires moderate physical effort and involves standing, driving or sitting for extended periods and lifting and carrying materials (less than 25 lbs). The position also requires some evening and weekend work commitments on and off campus especially during peak recruitment travel season for approximately six weeks in the fall and approximately four weeks in the spring.  This position is remote friendly, allowing for a hybrid work experience. There is an expectation of 2 in-office days/week when not traveling.

Requires valid vehicle operator's license to perform duties of the position.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four year college degree program; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in professional admissions work at a regionally accredited institution, including planning and implementing admissions programs, developing and implementing marketing and recruitment plans and strategies, researching and analyzing admissions data; professional experience in a specialized admissions area; making formal presentations; and working with the public; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Desired Qualifications

Master's Degree in student affairs, higher education, or related field. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Familiarity with the needs of high achieving students and special populations within. Strong organizational and project management skills. Student-centered approach which emphasizes holistic student development, inclusivity, and early outreach. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume or CV, cover letter and contact information for three (3) professional references.  Include name, position, phone, email and mailing address.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

https://honorscollege.msu.edu/

Summary of Physical Demands

Lift and/or carry promotional materials such as brochures and other printed materials as well as various promotional items to site visits. Items typically lifted from shelf to dolly for transport to vehicle and from vehicle to event via dolly/wagon.  Items weigh less than 25 lbs. and estimate is less than 10 minutes of this type of activity in a  typical 8 hr. workday when attending events/visits,

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding eligibility ends August 27, 2024 at 11:55 P.M.

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About Michigan State University

Spartans work every day to advance the common good in uncommon ways.Together, we tackle some of the world?s toughest problems to find solutions that make life better?from alternative energy to better food safety to breakthrough medical and environmental applications achieved through rare isotope research.We teach. We explore and we discover. We collaborate and lead. We innovate, inspire, and empower. We achieve our potential and create circumstances that help our students and others achieve theirs.We're good at it, and we've been at it for more than 150 years.The nation?s pioneer land-grant university, MSU began as a bold experiment that democratized higher education and helped bring science and innovation into everyday life. The revolutionary concept became a model for the nation.Today, MSU is one of the top research universities in the world?on one of the biggest, greenest campuses in the nation. Home to nationally ranked and recognized academic, residential college, and service-learning programs, we?re a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, scientists and leaders.In ways both practical and profound, we work to create a stronger, more sustainable, and more hopeful future for all.

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