Assistant Director
Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS, United States
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 *Consolidate documents into a maximum of 2 to upload.
Cover Letter
Resume
Names and contact information (address, email and phone) of three references.
Unofficial transcript
Open Until Filled with a first consideration date of
January 23, 2026.
Search Committee Chair Lisa Allen (lallen@pittstate.edu)
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 Aff
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Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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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 *Consolidate documents into a maximum of 2 to upload.
Cover Letter
Resume
Names and contact information (address, email and phone) of three references.
Unofficial transcript
Open Until Filled with a first consideration date of
January 23, 2026.
Search Committee Chair Lisa Allen (lallen@pittstate.edu)
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 Aff
•
Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
#J-18808-Ljbffr