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Assistant Director Admissions-Chicagoland

Western Michigan University · United States
Deadline
Apr 13, 2027
Closing in 176 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Full time
Reference
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Posted Oct 15, 2026

About the role

Assistant Director Admissions-Chicagoland

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

  • Internal applicants should use the WMU - Internal Application.
  • External applicants should use the WMU Application.

Position Details

Posting Summary
College Assoc Provost Enrollment Mgmt
Executive Area Provost & VP Academic Affairs
Department Admissions
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S1767P
Job Type Full Time, Regular
Pay Type Exempt/Salaried
Pay Grade F
Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus
Salary Range Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.
Number of Vacancies 1
General Summary
  • Leads recruitment and enrollment efforts for first-year students in the Chicagoland area by building relationships with high schools, college counseling organizations, prospective students, families, and community partners to strengthen enrollment pipelines. Supports select transfer student populations. This regional position is based in or near Chicago, Illinois.
Major Duties
  • Manages recruitment and yield efforts within the Chicagoland region to maximize enrollment and market share.
  • Develops and implement strategic initiatives to increase prospective student interest and enrollment, while assessing and analyzing recruitment outcomes to drive continuous improvement and achieve enrollment goals.
  • Promotes and represents the University at recruitment and yield events, including high school visits, college fairs, community programs, and on- and off-campus events.
  • Builds and maintains relationships with key stakeholders and represents the University on advisory boards, planning committees, and community organizations.
  • Creates and monitors reports, analyzes recruitment and yield data, and identifies trends to inform enrollment strategies and decision-making.
  • Partners with colleagues across the University to develop and execute recruitment initiatives that attract and serve students from the Chicagoland area.
  • Evaluates applications and determine admissions decisions for an assigned geographic region.
  • Maintains current knowledge of admissions and enrollment management practices and recruitment technologies.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution.
  • Two years’ relevant experience.
  • Experience in admissions, recruitment, marketing, advising, college counseling, outreach, or other related field.
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and contribute to a team environment.
  • Ability to travel in-state and out-of-state.
  • Ability to transport, move, and set up recruitment materials and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Ability to work remotely from a designated home office or workspace. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and occasionally overnight.
  • Ability to reside within the assigned service area or otherwise fulfill the travel requirements of the position.
  • Must have a valid drivers license when using personal or university vehicle.
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the position in a variety of environments, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Desired Qualifications
  • Ability to travel to WMU-Kalamazoo – Main Campus, as needed for training, meetings, and events.
Special Instructions to Applicants
  • Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.
  • External applicants should use the WMU Application.
Additional Position Information
  • Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available using the URL below: https://wmich.edu/hr/staffcompensation
  • Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to: https://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff
Physical requirements and working conditions
  • Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.
  • Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have two years of relevant experience?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Do you have experience in admissions, recruitment, marketing, advising, college counseling, outreach or other related fields?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Do you have strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Are you able to work independently, while contributing to a team environment?
    • yes
    • no
  6. * Do you have the ability to travel in state and out-of-state?
    • Yes.
    • No.
  7. * Do you have the ability to transport, move, and set up recruitment materials and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation?
    • Yes.
    • No.
  8. * Do you have the ability to work remotely from a designated home office or workspace?
    • Yes.
    • No.
  9. * Do you have the ability to work evenings, weekends, and occasionally overnight?
    • Yes.
    • No.
  10. * Do you have the ability to reside within the assigned service area or otherwise fulfill the travel requirements of the position?
    • Yes.
    • No.
  11. * Do you have a valid driver's license?
    • yes
    • no
  12. * Are you able to perform the essential functions of the position in a variety of environments, with or without reasonable accommodation?
    • Yes.
    • No.
  13. * Do you have the ability to travel to WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus, as needed for training, meetings, and events?
    • Yes.
    • No.

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References
Optional Documents
  1. Other

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