Director of Admissions and Recruitment

Moraine Valley Community College

$70K — $90K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree required.
  • 5-7 years experience in recruitment and enrollment management, preferably in higher education.
  • Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.
  • Proficient in Student Information Systems, with at least 5 years experience with Ellucian or similar systems.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement the college's recruitment and enrollment plan.
  • Oversee operations of the college's CRM system, managing user training and troubleshooting.
  • Collaborate with marketing to enhance outreach initiatives and partnerships.
  • Coordinate recruitment events and maintain relationships with community schools and organizations.
  • Ensure compliance with enrollment mandates and manage identity-related risks.

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off policy including sick leave and personal days.
  • Tuition discounts for eligible employees and their family members.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Retirement benefits including SURS retirement plan.
  • Friendly and collaborative working environment.
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Director of Admissions and Recruitment

Classification Title

Department
Admissions and Recruitment

Work Location
ALL SITES

Duties

Summary

The Director of Admissions & Recruitment is responsible for the development, implementation, budgeting and evaluation of the College's recruitment and enrollment plan. The Director is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the college's CRM system. The Director leads recruitment events, outreach initiatives, and student engagement programs to support enrollment goals, strategic planning, and continuous improvement efforts. The Director of Admissions & Recruitment is dedicated to learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:
  • Provide strategic oversight for the implementation, integration, and ongoing management of the Common Application, One-Click Admit, ReUp, and other recruitment platforms, ensuring compliance with all related legislative mandates.
  • Oversee the identification and tracking of any fraudulent and 'ghost' students, proactively assessing identity-related risks and maintaining flexibility to adapt processes as new fraud patterns emerge, while working collaboratively with Financial Aid, Records, IT, and Compliance to mitigate risk.
  • Ensure compliance with state and ICCB requirements for out-of-district enrollment, including required notifications, residency verification, and audit support for career and workforce programs.
  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the Salesforce CRM, provide training for CRM users, troubleshoot CRM issues, and improve the student onboarding process.
  • Use CRM, data cleanup, effective systems for tracking prospective students, student enrollment, and obtaining reliable commitment from returning students.
  • Utilizing data on district high school enrollment and district community served, direct the development, implementation, and assessment of recruitment and outreach strategies for students in coordination with Marketing and Public Relations departments to:
    • o Enhance partnerships with district elementary, middle and high schools
      o Support initiatives to increase high school dual credit and dual enrollment students
      o Establish partnerships with educational, business, community, and religious leaders
      o Travel to other additional stakeholders identified by the college
      o Strategically plan and coordinate Open House events, National College Fairs, High School Counselor Breakfasts, new and emerging recruitment initiatives, and all on-campus recruitment events
  • Coordinate with Marketing, Public Relations, and IT in the preparation and communication of recruitment and enrollment.
  • Participate in the Strategic Enrollment Management & Retention Committee and implement recruitment/enrollment goals.
  • Oversee and coordinate business/career credit recruitment efforts. Collaborate with Workforce Development in the development of an ongoing articulation with businesses for adult student recruitment.
  • Develop systems and programs which provide timely, accurate, and responsive information to prospective students.

Personnel
  • Supervise professional, support staff, and student employees working in Admissions & Recruitment, Information areas, and oversees the implementation and evaluation of the Student Ambassador Program.
  • Initiate, recommend and train new employees, complete performance evaluation of all direct reports, including recommendations of renewal or termination.
  • Perform administrative tasks necessary for program implementation, including managing annual budgets.
  • Direct and evaluate the initial and ongoing training of all departmental staff.
  • Prepare work schedules and specific assignments for staff.
  • Provide leadership for outreach efforts delivered through the Student Ambassador Program call center.

Institutional Responsibilities and Compliance
  • Collaborate with all Student Development subdivisions.
  • Support and participate in the College's commitment to Plan, Improve, and Evaluate (PIE) Processalong with accreditation through appropriate participation.
  • Prepare compliance, accreditation, and program review reports. Lead staff in producing quarterly and annual updates on enrollment and outreach activities.
  • Perform other duties as directed or assigned by the Dean of Enrollment Services.


Education/Experience

Master's degree required. At least five (5) years' experience in recruitment and enrollment management, preferably in higher education required.

Minimum of two years of supervisory experience required. Candidates must be proficient in Student Information System (preferably Colleague). At least five years' experience with Ellucian or other Student Information System.

Please ensure experience is clearly reflected in your application and resume

Qualifications

In addition to the above requirements, to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and organizational skills. Ability to plan and implement projects.
• A strong record of successful working relations with area high schools and community organizations.
• Strong leadership skills combined with high energy and enthusiasm.
• Good knowledge of educational marketing and recruitment practices.
• Supervisory skills.
• Computer literate and knowledge of on-line system.
• Experience managing a CRM, preferably Salesforce.

Position Status
Full Time

Hours

General Hours
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.Evening hours and some weekends may be required.
Some local travel may be required.

Salary/Wage
$70,775-$90,000 plus exceptional benefits (updated)

Hourly/Salary
Salaried

Benefits

Administrative, Confidential, Managerial & Supervisory (ACMS) Position
Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for eligible employees and family, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include: Health, Dental, Vision Life insurance, Optional life, Disability insurance, Tuition reimbursement, Tuition waiver, SURS Retirement plan, Vacation Days Holidays, Sick Leave, Personal days, Bereavement days, Tax-sheltered annuity plans and others.

Visit these links to learn more about specific benefits for this position:
www.morainevalley.edu/hr

[email protected]
708-974-5704

Review of Applications Begins
08/31/2026

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
AP00570P

Open Date
08/17/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please apply online with all required information (complete application with references, resume and cover letter). For best consideration, please apply prior to review date.

For questions, please contact [email protected] or 708-974-5704.

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