Assistant Director - Admissions

Job Title

Assistant Director - Admissions

Nature of Work

Assist in the development and implementation of a student recruitment strategy with specialization in a focus area. Involves recruiting students, recording student data, and travel.

Examples of Work Performed

• Develop and implement student recruitment and support strategies and assign territories for Admissions and Senior Admissions Counselors
• Set goals for their team and assist the Director in tracking and analyzing prospect, recruitment and student data to meet recruitment outcomes set by the college
• Implement student recruitment and support strategies for assigned territories or recruitment area/group.
• Meet enrollment goals for assigned target recruitment area
• Report progress of recruitment efforts on a regular basis
• Identify strategies for both campus-based as well as online students
• Identify strategies for traditional aged incoming students, as well as for non-traditional student populations
• Present and promote the College and the Admissions profession in a positive way
• Create and maintain relationships with community-based organizations as relates to focus area
• Coordinates and participate in recruitment events; including face to face and virtual events
• Plan and coordinate recruitment activities and programs including but not limited to, summer orientation, tele-counseling, and group visits
• Counsel with prospective students and their families to encourage campus visits as well as apply for admission
• Develop an effective working relationship with community college staff
• Maintain appropriate follow-up communication with students regarding the status of their applications for admission
• Assist students with college application and admission process
• Assist with new student registration programs
• Extensive travel, evening, and weekend hours required
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree 2 years’ experience in admissions, sales, or working with diverse, first generation, and/or underrepresented populations or a combination of these areas totaling 2 years. Willingness to travel to regional areas.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong cross-cultural interpersonal and writing skills Public speaking skills that include experience with diverse populations Experience in college admissions, public relations

License and Certification Requirements

None

Other Requirements

Successful background records check Valid driver’s license Satisfactory evaluation of driving record

Salary Information

$47,000-$56,585

FTE

1.000

FLSA

Exempt

Union Status

Non-Union

Number of Vacancies

1

Posting Number

PS1727P

Desired Start Date

09/14/2026

Open Date

08/27/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

EEO Statement

The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges’ non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.

Veteran Statement

This position is subject to Veterans Preference.

About Nebraska State College System

Nebraska public college system governing three state colleges and providing accessible four-year education to students and communities.

Year founded

1867

Employees

28

Industries

Higher EducationEducation Services & Tutoring

Activities

public state college administrationundergraduate degree programsgraduate degree programshigher education workforce developmentrural community higher education

Organization type

Government

Subsidiaries

Chadron State CollegePeru State CollegeWayne State College

Headquarters

US