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Director of Recruiting & Communications
Job Description
Director of Recruiting & Communications
Hire Types
Staff
Division
Advancement & Outreach
Department
Enrollment Management
Unit
Director of Recruiting and Communications
Location
Home Campus (or permanent work location) – Willmar MN or Hutchinson MN - to be determined upon hire; limited remote/telework is available.
FLSA
Exempt
Full/Part Time
Full Time
FTE
Employment Condition
Unlimited
Work Schedule/Hours/Days
M – F / 8:00am – 4:30pm
Work Shift
Posting Details
Online applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Applications received by 11:59 pm on Sunday January 29th will receive priority review.
For a copy of the full Position Description or to inquire about this position, please contact:
Kelly Magnuson , Vice President of Advancement & Outreach
(320) 222-6094 or kelly.magnuson@ridgewater.edu
Salary Minimum
$36.72
Salary Maximum
$49.13
Salary Type
Hourly
Bargaining Unit/Plan
216, MMA
Job Description
About the Role:
Are you passionate about communication, education, and students? Are Oxford commas and puns part of your vocabulary? Do you enjoy leading, inspiring, and engaging with others, whether it’s a creative team or a student tour group? If so, our Director of Recruiting and Communications may be for you!
Are you passionate about communication, education, and students? Are Oxford commas and puns part of your vocabulary? Do you enjoy leading, inspiring, and engaging with others, whether it’s a creative team or a student tour group? If so, our Director of Recruiting and Communications may be for you!
At Ridgewater College, the Director of Recruiting and Communication oversees prospective student recruitment activities, communication plan development, and execution of creative strategy and special events. It’s a role that allows you to be innovative while making an impact and helping students find their futures. You’ll be part of a dynamic team that supports one another across our campuses in Willmar and Hutchinson. Your team includes admission engineers, data wizards, marketing masterminds, and digital magicians. You’ll also have support from colleagues across our student services, academic, and administrative departments.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead, supervise, and direct a team of seven mission-driven individuals
- Design, execute, and manage strategic communication plans for future and accepted Warriors, employees, crisis situations and external communications
- Oversee the planning, writing, graphic design, and production of all communication materials
- Manage the recruiting team and supervise the planning and implementation of special events, including college fairs and campus visit days
- Partner with the Director of Marketing and Community Outreach to execute the college marketing plan and support community outreach activities
- Build and manage relationships with media, community organizations, college employees, and others
- Supervise the development and maintenance of the College’s external website and social and digital media strategies
- Plan and manage a comprehensive recruiting and admissions communication cycle, including writing content for CRM communications
- Collaborate with the Director of Student Success to support the new student orientation and registration process and execute student experience communication plans
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Three (3) years professional work experience in a related field.
- Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication and public relations skills, and experience developing and presenting effective and meaningful presentations and reports
- Knowledge of the new student recruitment process
- Exceptional time, project management and organizational skills including the ability to effectively prioritize work duties to meet external and internal deadlines, delegate when appropriate, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as social media and web tools
- Experience with development and implementation of strategic communication plans content/messaging creation for social and print media marketing materials
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree
- Experience in higher education, preferably at a community or technical college
- Supervisory experience and demonstrated ability to provide team leadership and develop collaborative working relationships
- Vendor and contract management experience
- Experience developing and managing budgets
- Knowledge or experience with customer relationship management (CRM) software
Other Requirements
NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
About
A Minnesota community and technical college, Ridgewater offers more than 100 educational programs in transfer and technical education. In fact, some of our programs are unique in not only Minnesota, but also the nation. With campuses in Willmar, Hutchinson, and online , Ridgewater serves more than 5,500 students. For 2020 and 2021, Ridgewater has been ranked as Minnesota’s #1 Community College based on value, strong academics, student life, facilities, diversity, student experiences, location, and safety! (Source: www.niche.com)
Benefits Info
The State of Minnesota offers a variety of benefits designed to support your skills and career development, and provide you with the tools and resources for a healthy personal life.
Our exceptional benefits balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life balance. These benefits, along with your salary, make up your total compensation. Benefits available* include:
- Medical and dental plans
- Generous vacation, holiday, and sick days
- Prescription drug coverage
- Health care spending and savings accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness programs and resources
- Convenience clinics
- Public pension plans
- Deferred compensation plan
- Health care savings plan
- Life, short and long-term disability, and AD&D insurance
- Credit union memberships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
*Programs, resources, and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F071P
Number of Vacancies
1
Re-posting
No
Desired Start Date
03/15/2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
01/23/2023
Close Date
02/27/2023
Open Until Filled
Yes
Accept Applications
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Posting Contact
Jane Bohlsen
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
NOTICE: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law.
As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
The employee should demonstrate a knowledge of and interest in diverse cultures and populations.
All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of employment. For TTY, call Minnesota Relay Service at 7-1-1- or 1-800-627-3529.
Ridgewater College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
A MEMBER OF THE MINNESOTA STATE SYSTEM
A Member of HERC Higher Education Recruitment Consortium www.uppermidwestherc.org
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