Director of Recruitment & Admissions

About the role

Indian River State College is seeking a strategic and people-centered enrollment leader to guide our recruitment and admissions operations. This role offers the opportunity to strengthen access to higher education, deepen community partnerships, and lead a high-performing team dedicated to student success.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of admission functions for the college including admissions process, including inquiry, application review, and student enrollment, ensuring a smooth, student-centered experience.
• Manage the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to track and optimize applicant engagement.
• Lead, and manage the admissions counseling functions, fostering a high-performing, goal-driven environment.
• Provide training, coaching, and performance evaluation to ensure team success in meeting enrollment goals.
• Support and promote Dual Enrollment and Career Pathways programs, including collaboration on articulation agreements and industry certification initiatives with K-12 partners.
• Prepare, analyze, and present data-driven reports on enrollment trends, student outcomes, and recruitment effectiveness.
• Absorb and manage the departmental budget and ensure alignment with institutional priorities.
• Oversee all recruitment staff & student engagement events: including new student orientation, recruitment fairs, and on/off-campus enrollment activities.

Qualifications, Knowledge, And Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related area; Master’s degree preferred with eight (8) years prior admission and recruitment leadership experience in a higher education setting.
• Proven experience in college recruitment & admissions, showing enrollment growth including CRM management (i.e. Element 451, Slate, CRM Recruit).
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and institutional regulations governing accelerated mechanisms, dual enrollment, and articulation agreements.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to interact effectively with external organizations and foster relationships that enhance student success.