Director of Advising and Recruitment

TITLE: Director of Advising and Recruitment

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Student Affairs

REPORTS TO: Vice President for Student Affairs

CLASSIFICATION: Professional

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Advising and Recruitment is responsible for leading the advisement and
recruitment functions for theCollege. This position provides key leadership in the development and implementation of programming designed
toadmit and advise prospective students. The candidate must have the ability to create programs to advise studentsindividually and in groups
regarding college admission, academic programs, degree requirements and support services.The candidate must also supervise, coordinate and
train the recruitment specialists and new and returning studentadvisors, to include faculty and staff.

SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE
MISSION AND VALUES

• All employees will represent Seminole State College in the most positive manner with prospective,
  former andcurrent students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group offaculty, staff,
  students and other customers of our services, learns and uses operating practice of Seminole StateCollege.
• All employees will
  uphold the Mission Statement: Seminole State College empowers people for academicsuccess, personal development, and lifelong learning.
• All employees will perform job duties utilizing SSC’s core values: Compassion, Opportunity, Respect, andExcellence.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates and implements strategies designed to enhance student
  advisement and recruitment, in close coordinationwith the Vice President for Student Affairs and key campus entities.
• Supervises
  all academic advisors.
• Researches best practices among student advisement and recruitment programs.
• Conducts evaluation of
  the advising and recruitment program and creates periodic reports.
• Develops and maintains a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of
  academic programs and support services,including academic programs and courses, admissions requirements, and available financial
  assistance.
• Works closely with Academic Affairs on the creation of course schedules that are in the best interest of studentsto
  graduate in a timely manner.
• Facilitate the planning, organization, and implementation of special events.
• Contacts and
  meets high school counselors and teachers to develop rapport, provides assistance and promotesSSC programs and services.
• Fields
  telephone calls and emails from students and advisors.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive advisement training program to
  include Jenzabar EX and MYSSCOK.
• Oversees the academic advisement program for the College.
• Works in Jenzabar to develop
  and edit degree information.
• Works closely with various campus entities to facilitate a smooth transition for newly admitted
  students.
• Interpret policies and procedures to prospective and current students and the public.
• Handles confidential
  information with tact and discretion.
• Performs other duties as requested or needed by supervisor.

OTHER
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other functions as necessary or as assigned.
• Some travel required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge: Bachelor’s degree in related area
  required; Master’s degree preferred. Demonstrated experience inpromoting higher education to high school and community college
  students. Knowledge and experience workingwith a diverse student population.
• Skills: Highly organized; excellent organizational
  skills; accurate and detail-orientated with the ability to prioritizeinformation in a timely manner; solid communication skills (written,
  oral and active listening); strong interpersonalskills. Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and software for creating flyers,
  brochures, newsletters, etc.A working knowledge of Jenzabar EX is preferred.
• Abilities: Ability to work under minimal supervision
  and practice strong organizational and time managementtechniques. Must be able to respond effectively in a variety of situations. Ability to
  work effectively in teamsituations, multi-task, innovate, lead and manage change in a positive and inclusive manner. Ability to
  effectivelyorganize, prioritize, and schedule work assignments. Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of the admissions processand establish
  and maintain cooperative relationships with schools, universities, community organizations, and otherinstitutions.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, only candidates whose applications are receivedby July 7, 2023 are
assured of receiving full consideration. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Benefitsprovided by the college include
Oklahoma Teachers’ Retirement, group health and dental insurance, long-term disability,and life insurance equivalent to two times the
annual contract salary. A tax-sheltered annuity wherein the college contributes3.5% of any employee’s annual salary is available after
one year of employment. Employment is subject to successfulcompletion of a background check. The filling of this position is contingent on
the budget.To apply, please attach letter of application, resume, copies of all academic transcripts, and three current namesand phone
numbers of professional references.Seminole State College Email all documents to: HR@sscok.edu

ATTN: Human Resources orP.O. Box
351Seminole, OK 74818SSC in an EEO employer committed to multicultural diversity.SSC participates in E-verify.Posted June 21, 2023