What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director, Student Recruitment and Event Engagement position at Des Moines Area Community College?
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
DMACC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at 515-964-6301 or by email jobs@dmacc.edu.
THIS VACANCY REQUIRES: 1) A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and commenting “See Resume” will not be accepted. The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications. 2) Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred. Scanned copies are acceptable.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Position Details
Position Information
Job Title
Assistant Director, Student Recruitment and Event Engagement
Campus
Ankeny Campus
Job Number
25-A49
Employment Date
As soon as possible.
Job Category
Administrative/Professional Positions
Application & Position Contact Information
Human Resources at (515) 964-6479 or jobs@dmacc.edu for information concerning the application process. Shelby Hildreth at 515-964-6305 or sdhildreth@dmacc.edu for information concerning the position or your status once the position has closed.
Posting Detail Information
Salary Information
Starting salary: $74,699 – $87,882
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. The starting salary range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Pay Grade: AN
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. The starting salary range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Pay Grade: AN
Job Summary
Coordinate the district-wide planning, development, and implementation of a variety of college recruitment programs, systems, and events designed to increase connections with prospective and enrolling students. Provide leadership in developing and maintaining a functional recruitment model for enrollment support in the DMACC district. Coordinate the utilization of CRM Recruit to contribute to the institutional enrollment management strategies. Develop and conduct training sessions to enhance utilization of software applications and student information systems.
Essential Functions
Coordinate the district-wide planning, development, implementation, and utilization of a variety of college programs, interventions, and events designed to maximize recruitment efforts and student engagement. Develop measurable recruitment strategies and action plans for support of enrollment growth and student events. Monitor prospective students’ progression toward admission and utilize various strategies/tools to address engagement for program enrollment.
Use CRM Recruit to develop and implement mechanisms that support college initiatives and track enrollment goals, enabling informed decisions on enrollment and engagement. Collaborate with CRM Specialist to monitor the system, develop dashboards and reports to track enrollment goals and utilize system solutions to communicate with student population. Communicate findings and proposed solutions to stakeholders across campus.
Provide leadership in the development and maintenance of an enrollment support model in connection with recruitment and admissions staff, and student services specialists in the DMACC district. Work collaboratively with faculty, instructional administrators and other student services staff to ensure success of the college’s proactive, guided pathways recruitment model and in the delivery of enrollment services to students.
Develop and deploy recruitment initiatives utilizing CRM Recruit. Conduct training sessions for professional staff and faculty on the use of CRM Recruit, including but not limited to conducting proactive and reactive student outreach to maximize enrollment efforts.
Supervise departmental staff, recommend personnel actions related to hiring, compensation, performance evaluations, training, leaves, discipline, grievances, work schedules and assignments, administers personnel and related policies and procedures per the collective bargaining agreements and the EEO/AA plan.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and three years experience working in higher education in a student services, student recruitment, or related position utilizing a student information system.
Experience coordinating events and providing marketing support.
Experience with the development and implementation of student recruitment or student engagement strategies.
Proven ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and tools.
Ability to plan, organize, and manage time.
Demonstrated ability to present information to audiences through training, presentation, teaching, or public speaking.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals from varied backgrounds.
Experience coordinating events and providing marketing support.
Experience with the development and implementation of student recruitment or student engagement strategies.
Proven ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and tools.
Ability to plan, organize, and manage time.
Demonstrated ability to present information to audiences through training, presentation, teaching, or public speaking.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals from varied backgrounds.
Desired Qualifications
Master’s degree in higher education, Business/Marketing or a related discipline.
Event and marketing support for a multi-location organization.
Experience in multi-campus community college setting.
Experience with Ellucian Banner student information system.
Experience with CRM Recruit or other related system.
Event and marketing support for a multi-location organization.
Experience in multi-campus community college setting.
Experience with Ellucian Banner student information system.
Experience with CRM Recruit or other related system.
Physical Requirements
Constant:
- Sit
Occasional:
- Lift Floor to Waist < 10 lbs
- Carry < 10 lbs x 100 ft
- Push/pull horizontal 10 lbs x 18 in
- Lateral Pinch
- Forward reach
- Crouch
- Neck Flexion, Extension & Rotation
- Fine Motor Coordination
- Hand & Foot Coordination
- Stand
- Ability to be Mobile
Mobility accommodations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and determined by the essential functions of this position.
Physical Demand Category
Light
Post offer, Pre-Employment Physical Test
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, day hours.
Posting Date
03/24/2025
Deadline for Submitting Applications
04/07/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
DMACC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at 515-964-6301 or by email jobs@dmacc.edu.
THIS VACANCY REQUIRES: 1) A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and commenting “See Resume” will not be accepted. The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications. 2) Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred. Scanned copies are acceptable.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Quick Link for Postings
https://jobs.dmacc.edu/postings/12892
Nondiscrimination Statement:
Nondiscrimination Statement
Nondiscrimination Statement:
Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, or hiring practices, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment), and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law.
Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure (HR3010). Complaint forms may be obtained from the Campus Provost’s office, the Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources. ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 2006 S Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515-964-6857, dso@dmacc.edu. Title IX questions and concerns may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at 2006 S Ankeny, Blvd, Bldg 1, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515-964-6216, Title9@dmacc.edu. Questions or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, phone 312/730-1576, fax 312-730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339, email OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.
Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure (HR3010). Complaint forms may be obtained from the Campus Provost’s office, the Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources. ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 2006 S Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515-964-6857, dso@dmacc.edu. Title IX questions and concerns may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at 2006 S Ankeny, Blvd, Bldg 1, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515-964-6216, Title9@dmacc.edu. Questions or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, phone 312/730-1576, fax 312-730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339, email OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Can you share an example of how you have used a customer relationship management (CRM) software system to achieve a specific goal or improve a process? How did you ensure others understood and effectively used the system? (Please answer in 250 words or less)
(Open Ended Question)
- * Describe a specific event you coordinated. What were your responsibilities, what challenges did you face and how did you measure if this event was successful? (Please answer in 250 words or less)
(Open Ended Question)
- * Please provide examples of your experience in developing and implementing student recruitment and engagement strategies, especially in a multi-location or multi-campus setting. How did you adapt your approach to address the unique challenges and opportunities of working across different campuses or locations? (Please answer in 250 words or less)
(Open Ended Question)
- * How did you learn about this job opening?
- DMACC Employee Referral
- Friend/Relative
- really.com
- TeachIowa.gov
- HigherEdJobs
- CareerBuilder
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Inside Higher Ed
- Iowa Workforce Development
- DMACC Website
- DMACC Applicant Job Alert Email
- Other
- * Have you completed the DMACC Employment Application (all personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions)?
- Yes
- No (If no, please return to the application and complete all additional information.)
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts
- Resume
- Transcript 2
- Transcript 3
Salary : $74,699 - $87,882
