Assistant Director

Job Description

Pittsburg State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Director located in the department of Graduate and Continuing Programs. The Assistant Director supports the strategic and operational goals of PSU's graduate education portfolio through active engagement in recruitment, admissions, and program support. This position works closely with the Director to strengthen graduate enrollment pipelines, coordinate recruitment initiatives, and ensure consistent application and admission processes across programs.

The Assistant Director also assists in interpreting and applying institutional policy for graduate students, supports Graduate Council operations, and contributes to the continuous improvement and visibility of PSU's graduate programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

45% Recruitment Activities

• Leads in the development of recruitment and marketing strategy for graduate and continuing programs.

• Engages with university graduate program directors to develop effective communication and marketing strategies for continuing programs.

• Attend professional development conferences, college fairs and local business professional development to recruit graduate students.

20% Relationship Building

• Establish and maintain relationships with employers and university partners to develop enrollment pathways and visibility of graduate programs.

• Establish collaborative relationships with Graduate Program directors.

• Correspond with prospective students, applicants, University alumni, and other stakeholders.

• Provide information on admission standards, curricular and co-curricular programs.

20% Graduate and Continuing Program Support

• Aid in the day-to-day operations of the Graduate and Continuing Programs.

• Oversee graduate student eligibility for program and graduate assistantships.

• Meet with prospective graduate students either in person or online.

• Attend Graduate Council meetings.

10% CRM Management

• Manage data, prospects, applicants, through the customer relations management (CRM) system.

• Collaborate with the Director to establish regular graduate enrollment reports. Highlighting both new and continuing student enrollment.

• Enhance student relationships and communication timelines.

• Connect students with other areas of the University as needed.

5% Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director

Education and Experience

Required

Education and Experience - Time of Hire

• Bachelor's Degree

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree. This degree requirement ensures candidates possess the advanced theoretical knowledge, highly specialized methodologies, and critical problem-solving skills fundamental to this work. These competencies are typically developed and rigorously validated only through the comprehensive curriculum and intensive experiential experience inherent in a formal degree program.

Preferred

Education and Experience
-

• Master's degree
• 1 year experience in graduate and continuing programs recruitment

Screening Services (Background Checks): Your employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check.

Job Type: Unclassified

Salary: $50,000 annually

Appointment Duration: 12 months

Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday, occasional nights and weekends

Application Documents Required*:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Names and contact information (address, email and phone) of three references.
• Unofficial transcript

* Consolidate documents into a maximum of 2 to upload.

Open Until Filled with a first consideration date of January 23, 2026.

Search Committee Chair: Lisa Allen (lallen)

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire, as the university does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

PSU will only accept applications submitted through this process.

Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About Us

About Pittsburg State University

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