The Assistant Director of Admissions supports campus enrollment growth by managing recruitment activities, prospective student engagement, and enrollment systems. This position uses CRM and enrollment technologies to track, communicate with, and convert prospective students through the admissions process. The Assistant Director serves as a key representative of Ivy Tech Community College in building relationships with students, schools, community organizations, and internal stakeholders.
Pay Range: $45,000 - 50,000 per year
Location: Must be willing to travel to three campus locations: Crown Point, East Chicago, and Gary
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support and participate in on-campus and off-campus recruitment activities, including college fairs, high school visits, information sessions, and community events, including evenings and weekends as needed.
Recruit prospective students by promoting Ivy Tech programs, services, and opportunities to increase inquiries, applications, and enrollment conversions.
Manage and maintain prospective student data through the College's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, ensuring effective communication and follow-up throughout the enrollment process.
Generate, analyze, and interpret reports from IvyAnalytics and other enrollment systems to evaluate recruitment effectiveness, identify trends, assess conversion rates, and support datainformed decision-making.
Monitors assigned recruitment territories, schools, events, and student populations to increase enrollment and improve student engagement outcomes.
Utilize enrollment and recruitment data to identify opportunities, address recruitment gaps, and develop targeted outreach strategies. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with K-12 partners, community organizations, colleges, and other stakeholders to support enrollment goals.
Collaborate with campus departments and statewide partners to coordinate recruitment initiatives and student engagement efforts.
Assist in the development and distribution of admissions and recruitment communications and materials.
Ensure compliance with FERPA and maintain confidentiality of student information.
The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties associated with the position may be assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate degree required.
Minimum of one to two years of relevant experience is preferred. Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects.
Must possess excellent "people" skills including working successfully with diverse populations, including (but not limited to) college and school personnel, teachers and prospective students.
Must possess skills and experience in public speaking.
Previous computer experience is necessary.
Must possess a willingness and an ability to travel and work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends.
Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.
Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health & Wellness
Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
Retirement & Financial Security
10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Educational Benefits
Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
Paid professional development opportunities
Work‑Life Balance
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
Flexible work arrangements where available
Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
Additional Perks
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services
Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits
Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
