What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of the Griffon Experience position at Missouri Western State University?
The Director of the Griffon Experience is a role that requires an attentive, detail-oriented, energetic and highly collaborative leader. Reporting directly to the Assistant Vice President; the Director plays a critical role in establishing the University’s first impression to all campus visitors and intensifying the MWSU brand. S/he will plan and direct the University’s on-campus recruitment functions, bring energy to major events, and establish a culture of visitor enthusiasm. The Director will also represent MWSU at off-campus events where prospective students will be present to generate excitement and interest in the university.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Assistant Director of Admissions for Orientation and Campus Visits
- Camps, Conferences and Events Coordinator
Essential Job Functions:
- Plan and co-direct the university-wide strategic enrollment management plan; develop and implement informative and engaging activities that produces a high-quality impression on every guest.
- Utilizes a working knowledge of MWSU’s programs and recruitment processes to provide customized and individualized experiences for visiting students.
- Strategizes, plans, develops and executes logistics for recruitment events, enrollment events, experience events, and all hosted third-party conferences, camps and visitor events, including presenting at informational sessions
- Implementation of recruitment outreach and enrollment initiatives, including MOU and LOI signings, counselor workshops, and targeted influencer engagements.
- Collaborate with marketing and communications on the creation of strategies, presentations, signage, and materials for events. Provides content from experiences to be used as marketing collateral.
- Develops plans and coordination of schedules for attendance and participation at local and regional off-campus events to spread promotional materials, brand recognition, and enhance the stewardship of community partners.
- Lead event planning meetings and activities
- Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of workings of university structure, policies and procedures
- Leadership, supervision, planning and organization skills including team building, strategic planning, and continuous quality improvement
- Exceptional communication skills; ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, concisely, and persuasively
- Ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies across the University and the community
- Ability to operate independently and collaboratively with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders
- Strong time management skills; ability to handle multiple tasks with accuracy while adhering to tight deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Outlook) and Google Workspace tools.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Three years of experience in higher education recruitment, admissions or enrollment management, or five-years of experience in event management in a hospitality-related industry.
- Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
- Valid Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications
- Two years of progressively responsible leadership in enrollment management or administration
- Experience with Ellucian Banner experience
- Experience with Slate CRM and/or 25Live
Physical Demands
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
FLSA
Exempt
Additional Demands
- Will require occasional night and weekend work with daily flexibility
- The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
Hours of Work
Varies
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S741P
Open Date
12/12/2024
Priority Deadline
01/15/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
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