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Position Number: 1315425
Location: New Castle, DE
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services

Director of Recruiting (FT) – Recruitment Department

Effective immediately: (FT) Director of Recruiting – Wilmington University's Recruitment Department at the Wilson Graduate Center.

The Opportunity: If you're passionate about meeting enrollment numbers and working with people in a variety of environments such as academic settings or corporate environments, you might be a perfect match for our Director of Recruiting position. We're looking for an ambitious professional with a proven track record in the higher education market or corporate sales environment to join our team. This position oversees both full-time and part-time staff and must work cross-functionally with University departments to meet enrollment goals and optimize event outcomes. Your job would be to work with each recruiter within their zone on a regular rotation and manage the overall recruiting goals, accomplishments, and strategies. We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.

Requirements: A bachelor's degree is required, a master's degree is preferred. Degree in marketing or business preferred. However, the degree may be in any field related to sales, public relations, or recruiting. A minimum of two - five years of management or sales experience which demonstrates success at leading a small team of recruiting/sales individuals. Must have excellent communication, customer services skills, and organization skills. Must be detail-oriented and able to work with diverse populations. Must be self-directed and able to make decisions independently. Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office products. Knowledge of data dashboards is preferred. Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality in any situation is a must.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Lead the calendar of recruiting activities and create efficiencies and outcomes that support recruiting goals.

Investigate new events and trade shows, prioritize them to maximize our presence with the appropriate, desired, demographic audience.

Work with University Relations Department to develop marketing materials to be utilized in recruiting efforts at key events.

Work with the Assistant Vice President to develop a strategy for recruiting to increase prospecting yield for new student applicants by target audience.

Develop team of recruiters and train said group to operate independently in the field and expand their business development capabilities.

Promote the University and our academic programs by coordinating with External Affairs, academic partners, business partners, and University departments.

Evaluate metrics on specific programs and recruiter zones and instruct recruiters to adjust recruiting activities appropriately.

Prepare bi-monthly and quarterly "sales" reports and submit findings and analysis to senior management as requested.

Serve as the point of contact with vendors, partners, and University constituencies as required.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice President.

Hours of Employment: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (Candidate will be asked to be flexible with hours which will require evening and weekend activities.) Travel will be necessary.

Benefits: Wilmington University offers an excellent benefit package that includes Medical and Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan (403b), Dependent Care Assistance, Life & Disability Insurances and Education benefits.

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed as received and will be accepted until the position is filled.

Wilmington University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff to all postings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, marital status or other characteristics protected by law.

The security of all members of the campus community is of vital concern to Wilmington University. In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report contains information for all Wilmington University sites regarding campus security programs, recommended personal safety practices, the authority of University Public safety Officers, campus disciplinary procedures, and campus crime statistics for the most recent three year period can be found online at http://www.wilmu.edu/safety/2016_US-AnnualSecurityReport_Update_2.pdf or a hard copy may be requested from the Wilmington University Department of University Safety at (302) 325-3333.

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