Associate Director of Outreach Undergraduate Admissions - CAS

About the role

The College of Arts and Sciences seeks a dynamic, relationship-driven recruitment professional who is passionate about the transformative power of a Jesuit, liberal arts education.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key advocate for the College, developing meaningful connections with prospective students, families, counselors, alumni, faculty, and community partners while promoting the value of a Creighton education grounded in the liberal arts.
• Reporting in partnership with Enrollment Management and College leadership, this position is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive recruitment strategy designed to achieve undergraduate enrollment and net revenue objectives.
• Embedded within the College of Arts and Sciences, the position serves as a critical liaison between the College and Enrollment Management, helping to shape compelling messaging, outreach initiatives, and go-to-market strategies that highlight the distinctive value of a liberal arts education and the opportunities available through the College.
• Promote the value and lifelong impact of a liberal arts education through engaging presentations, outreach efforts, and personalized recruitment experiences.
• Build strong relationships with high school counselors, community organizations, alumni, faculty, and other stakeholders to support recruitment objectives.
• Analyze historical and trend data to direct strategic recruitment initiatives.
• Develop and conduct new outreach initiatives to promote the school/college in target markets.
• Work as a liaison with Enrollment Management to develop messaging and go-to-market plans that supplement the outreach and recruitment efforts.
• When applicable, meet with visiting prospective students and families with an expressed interest in the school/college.
• Manage special recruitment projects, special programs, and scholarship initiatives involving faculty, staff, and alumni.
• Represent the school/college at local, regional and national events to increase visibility, target enrollment and community partnerships. These efforts will engage the pool of potential students in a meaningful and personal way.
• Develop, coordinate and manage all undergraduate recruitment events for the school/college.
• Develop and execute ongoing correspondence with prospective students including, but not limited to phone contacts, email, letters, texting and social media.
• Manage a staff of student employees and interns.
• Identify and develop new opportunities to connect with prospective students in meaningful and authentic ways, fostering a strong sense of belonging and connection to Creighton.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as higher education, marketing, communications, or a related area.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in college/university admissions, recruitment, or related field.
• Experience in building and maintaining relationships with high school counselors, community organizations, alumni, faculty, and other stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to analyze data and trends to inform strategic decision-making.
• Proven success in developing and implementing recruitment strategies and outreach initiatives.
• Experience managing a team of student employees and interns.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Benefits

The College of Arts and Sciences offers a competitive benefits package which includes health insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off.

Pay

$70,000 - $80,000 annually based on experience.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.