Associate Director of Admissions job in Rapid City

Institution SD School of Mines
Working Title Associate Director of Admissions
Posting Number NFE02280P
Department SDSMT-Admissions
Physical Location of Position (City) Rapid City
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The Office of Admissions at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is excited to announce an opportunity for an Associate Director to join our dynamic admissions team.

As the Associate Director, you will work closely with the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and other team members to shape and execute strategic recruitment programs that align with our university’s enrollment goals. Your responsibilities will include supervising our admissions counselor team, managing the local recruitment territory, and serving as a backup to the Associate Vice President.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead and mentor our admissions counselor team, fostering a collaborate and supportive environment.
Manage the local recruitment territory and represent the university at college fairs, high school visits, and college nights.
Cultivate strong relationships with prospective students and their families, providing accurate information about the university, financial aid opportunities, and academic programs.
Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills, ensuring a positive experience for all prospective students and stakeholders.
Possess excellent communication, organizational, and time management abilities.

This role requires flexibility, including the ability to travel overnight and work evening and weekend hours as needed. A bachelor’s degree, experience working in higher education or with high school aged students, and valid driver’s license is required. Previous experience supervising and leading teams is highly desirable.

South Dakota Mines is a best-in-class STEM university that offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees located in Rapid City, the state’s second largest city with a MSA population of over 158,000. With 226 days of sunshine, 1.2 million acres of breathtaking scenery of the Black Hills National Forest, 700 miles of motorized trails and nearly 500 miles of hiking trails, there is a lot to see and do. People from around the world come here each year to see top attractions like Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands National Park, Terry Peak Ski Area, and Reptile Gardens. There’s something for everybody!

At Mines, our vision is to develop world-class leaders in science and engineering to benefit society through education, innovation, and engagement. Nearly 2,500 students from every state and over 40 countries are represented on our campus. Mines is an affordable option with a great return on investment.

Known for our academic rigor, we maintain an average class size of 24 and our students benefit from immersive learning experiences including undergraduate research, co-ops/internships, and nationally competitive engineering teams. These experiences make graduates highly sought after by industry and attributes to high starting salaries and 98% placement rate in the field of study.

Research at Mines encompasses four main areas: energy and environment; materials and manufacturing; STEM education; and underground science and engineering. Entrepreneurship is highly valued and programming assists students and faculty to engage in entrepreneurial activities and transition scientific and technological innovations into viable products and business startups.

Advertised Salary $56,800 - $68,200 depending on education and experience
Duration of the Term 12 months
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Appointment Percent 100
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Appointment Type Regular
Faculty Status No
Scope of Search External (includes Internal)
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This position requires Travel, Overnight stays, Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
South Dakota Mines does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identification, transgender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status in employment or the provision of service.