Director of Admissions
Montana Technological University seeks a creative and energetic individual to serve as the Director of Undergraduate Admissions. Reporting to the Executive Director of Enrollment, this position supervises eight professional staff in the Admissions office. The Director plans, develops, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive student recruitment plan with the goal of positively impacting enrollment. This position has budget management and oversight as well as resource allocation responsibilities.
About the University
Opening in 1900 as the Montana State School of Mines, Montana Technological University received funding and land from the Enabling Act of 1889, which admitted Montana to the Union and allocated 100,000 acres of public land to establish a state school of mines. Today, Montana Tech is a premier STEM-focused institution and carries the prestige of being a Special Focus Institution for the Montana University System with emphasis on engineering and the life and health sciences.
Consistently recognized among the top universities in the country, Montana Tech is rated #1 in the nation for “Best Value Engineering Schools,” has the #1 ranked Nursing program in Montana, and is the state’s top-ranked college in Forbes magazine’s 2022 “America’s Top Colleges List.” Of special note, the institution provides students the highest return on their educational investment of any institution in the state of Montana. Coupled with its internationally renowned, century-old tradition of excellence in higher education, its remarkable location in the heart of one of Montana’s richest historical and cultural communities, and its easy access to some of the best outdoor recreation in the country, Montana Tech shines bright among higher educational institutions.
Duties
- Plan and manage efforts to inform prospective students about Montana Tech and promote the University’s programs and services.
- Work closely with the Admissions team and other key stakeholders to develop strategic goals and actions.
- Use exemplary communication skills to develop effective messaging.
- Act as the primary liaison with external vendors to manage and implement marketing services.
- Supervise dynamic campus visit programs that include tours, registration, and open house events.
- Use data to prioritize effective tactics and efficient resource allocation.
- Hire, train, mentor, and supervise Admissions staff.
- Use Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to manage effective communication campaigns and prioritize recruiter activities.
- Establish and maintain strong professional relationships with a wide variety of constituents including campus stakeholders, high school administrators, consultants, and vendors.
- Coordinate with Marketing & Communications Department to synchronize activities and ensure consistent use of Montana Tech’s brand/pillars.
- Develop and maintain website content for Admissions related pages.
Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Two years of progressive experience relevant to work in an accredited higher education admissions office.
- Demonstrated experience and ability to mentor, work, supervise, and lead a team.
- Exemplary written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong aptitude for software and technology.
- Experience evaluating data to develop impactful strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work independently.
Preferred Qualifications
- Five years of progressive experience relevant to work in an accredited higher education admissions office.
- Experience working with a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
- Marketing or communications experience.
- Event planning experience.
Butte has progressed through times of change and yet maintained its sense of community. Butte, the first major city in Montana, was at one time, the largest city west of the Mississippi River between Chicago and San Francisco. From its early days as a mining camp, to the rise of the Copper Kings and the resulting birth of the labor movement, through the industrialization and decline of mining, and down to a present marked by an environmental and urban renaissance, Butte’s history is as colorful and diverse as the landscape of Montana. The Mining City offers many summer festivals and a gateway to Montana outdoor opportunities.
Located at 5,518 feet above sea level in the Rocky Mountains, Butte is minutes from the Continental Divide and Montana’s headwater streams. Butte serves as a springboard to almost 4 million acres of state and federal public land open to both summer and winter recreation. There are always high-quality adventures minutes from the city, whether you have a few hours or several days to spend. Bring your favorite gear and head outdoors, then relax amid Butte’s unique and vibrant history.
Butte is known as the Festival City with a growing community of arts and culture. The Butte Symphony is the oldest symphony in Montana and has been a cornerstone of the SW Montana art and music scene for almost 70 years. Butte hosts a number of festivals throughout the year that include St. Patrick’s Day Parade, SNoFLINGA, the Montana Folk Festival, An Ri Ra Irish Festival, and the Covellite International Film Festival. Monthly art walks, summer farmer’s markets, and live music and entertainment are also offered throughout the year.
Questions about the position? We would love to chat with you.
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