Position Details
Posting Summary
College Assoc Provost Enrollment Mgmt
Executive Area Provost & VP Academic Affairs
Department Admissions
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S632P
Job Type Full Time, Regular
Pay Type Exempt/Salaried
Pay Grade G
Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus
Salary Range Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.
General Summary
Oversees the recruitment and yield of undergraduate students from key populations, specifically students of color and high-achieving populations.
This position involves developing and executing comprehensive recruitment and yield initiatives to attract and enroll students from these populations, ensuring effective engagement with students, families, school counselors, and community partners.
Major Duties
Collaborates with admissions leadership to identify, develop, implement, and evaluate recruitment and yield initiatives for students of color and honors college-eligible students.
Develops and foster campus and community partnerships to enhance the effectiveness of admissions efforts.
Provides direct supervision to team members focusing on students of color and honors college-eligible.
Partners with team members to plan and execute activities and initiatives effectively.
Utilizes data sources to run reports and analyze data for insights, opportunities, and direction for recruitment and yield initiatives.
Makes data-driven recommendations to enhance strategies for attracting racially/ethnically diverse and academically high-achieving students.
Manages a recruitment territory, serving as the primary University liaison for students, families, and high school counselors.
Makes admission decisions and advocates for students within the assigned geographic area.
Builds and maintains relationships with college counseling colleagues in the territory.
Coordinates training programs for Office of Admissions and college recruitment team members on relevant programs and services.
Ensures team members are well-equipped to share information with prospective students and families.
Hires trains and evaluates and supervises staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution.
Five years’ relevant experience.
Understanding of college admissions.
Strong Interpersonal Skills.
Ability to communicate with students, coworkers and general public.
Effective public speaking skills.
Proven attention to detail.
Ability to travel.
Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends.
Desired Qualifications
Experience working with academically high-achieving students.
Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.
External applicants should use the WMU Application.
Additional Position Information
Terminal position ends 06/30/2027 with a possibility of renewal.
Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available
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, GO TO:https://www.
wmich.
edu/hr/enrollment-staff
Physical requirements and working conditions
Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.