Director of Admissions and Recruitment (re-opened)

Moraine Valley Community College

Palos Hills, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$60,974–$81,553 Per Year
SKILLS
Academic Affairs, Administrative Skills, Alliance/Partner Management, Annuities, Budget Management, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Data Cleaning, Driver's License, Educational Administration, Funding, Higher Education, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Life Insurance, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Multilingual, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, PC Software, People Management, Performance Reviews, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project Planning, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Recruiting Strategy, Retirement Plan, Salesforce.com, Secondary School, Staff Training, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Palos Hills, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

Posting Details

Position Information -------------------

Job Title: Director of Admissions and Recruitment Classification Title: Department Admissions and Recruitment Work Location: ALL SITES

Duties --------

The Director of Admissions & Recruitment is responsible for the development, implementation, budgeting, and evaluation of the Colleges recruitment and enrollment plan. This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the colleges customer relationship management (CRM) system. The Director of Admissions & Recruitment is dedicated to learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.

Essential Duties -----------------

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Salesforce CRM • Provide training for CRM users • Troubleshoot CRM issues and improve the student onboarding process • Use CRM data to clean up effective systems for tracking prospective students, student enrollment, and obtaining reliable commitment from returning students • Perform administrative tasks necessary for program implementation, including preparing, submitting, and monitoring annual budgets, institutional, and grant funding • Direct and evaluate the initial and ongoing training of all departmental staff • Prepare work schedules and specific assignments for staff • Evaluate employees and make recommendations for employment promotion and termination • Direct the development, implementation, and assessment of recruitment and outreach strategies for students in coordination with Marketing and Public Relations departments • Establish partnerships with educational, business, community, and religious leaders to travel and meet with partners and stakeholders • Participate in the Strategic Enrollment Management & Retention Committee and implement goals as it pertains to recruitment and enrollment • Supervise professional support staff and student employees working in Admissions & Recruitment Information areas and oversee the implementation and evaluation of the Student Ambassador Program • Initiate and recommend hiring new employees, participate in training, evaluate existing employees, including recommendations of renewal or termination • Coordinate with Marketing, Public Relations, and IT in the preparation and communication of recruitment and enrollment • Assess every semester to ensure effectiveness of strategies • Oversees and coordinates business, career, credit, student recruitment efforts • Collaborates with Workforce Development in the development of an ongoing articulation with community businesses in the recruitment of adult students • Collaborates with all Student Development subdivisions • May provide support for Academic Affairs departments for specific program recruitment • Develop systems and programs that provide timely, accurate, and responsive information to prospective students • Support and participate in the Colleges commitment to Plan, Improve, and Evaluate (PIE) Process, along with accreditation through appropriate participation in the Action Team • Performs other duties as directed or assigned by the Dean of Enrollment Services.

Education and Experience -------------------------

Education Requirements ----------------------

  • Masters degree required
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in higher education required, preferably in recruitment, admissions, enrollment management, and/or related fields
  • Leadership and administrative experience in higher education preferred
  • Experience with Ellucian and CRM preferred
  • Please ensure relevant experience is outlined in your resume and completed application.

Qualifications --------------

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

  • Proficient in Student Information Systems-demonstrated experience with Ellucian preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills
  • Bilingual skills are welcomed
  • Ability to plan and implement projects
  • A strong record of successful working relations with area high schools and community organizations
  • Strong leadership skills combined with high energy and enthusiasm
  • Good knowledge of educational marketing and recruitment practices
  • Supervisory skills
  • Computer literate knowledge of online systems and PC software (MS Office)
  • Experience managing a CRM preferably Salesforce
  • Drivers License
  • Ability to travel locally on occasion

Position Status ----------------

  • Full Time
  • Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Evening hours and some weekends may be required
  • Some local travel may be required

Salary -------

  • Wage: $60,974 - $81,553
  • Plus exceptional benefits

Hourly Salary --------------

  • Salaried Benefits

Administrative Confidential Managerial & Supervisory ACMS

Position --------

Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes:

  • Paid time off
  • Tuition discounts for eligible employees and family
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Optional life disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Tuition waiver
  • SURS Retirement plan
  • Vacation Days
  • Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Personal days
  • Bereavement days
  • Tax-sheltered annuity plans and others

Visit these links to learn more about specific benefits for this position:

  • Benefit Highlights
  • Benefit Guide
  • Details Review of Applications Begins: 02/13/2026
  • Posting Detail Information: Posting Number AP00556P
  • Open Date: 01/23/2026
  • Close Date: Open Until Filled
  • Special Instructions to Applicants: Please apply online with all required information, complete application, with references, resume, and cover letter. For best consideration, please apply prior to review date. For questions, please contact hrmorainevalley.edu or 708-974-5704.

Supplemental Questions ----------------------

  • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Chicago Tribune
  • HigherEdJobs
  • InsideHigherEd
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • MVCC Website
  • Posting Employee of MVCC
  • Other
  • No Response
  • Are you a State Universities Retirement System (SURS) annuitant and currently receiving a monthly annuity?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Do you have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in higher education, preferably in recruitment, admissions, enrollment management, and/or related fields?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Do you have the minimum of a Masters degree as required?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Do you have leadership and administrative experience in higher education?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Do you have experience working with a CRM such as Salesforce?
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed to Apply -------------------------

  • Required Documents: Resume, Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter
  • Optional Documents: Unofficial Transcripts, Other Document

About the Company

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Moraine Valley Community College