Position Information Position Title Assistant Director, Master of Public Administration Working Title Assistant Director, MPA Location Olympia EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For more information regarding Evergreen's non-discrimination policies or to report discrimination, please visit the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity webpage at www.evergreen.edu/equalopportunity or contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Officer at (360) 867-5371, Room 3102 Library Building, 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW, Olympia, WA 98505. Union Represented No Overtime Eligible No Monthly FTE 1.0 Salary Step (minimum monthly amount) $5,715.00 Salary Step (maximum monthly amount) $5,715.00 Cyclic Position No Cyclic Details n/a Project Position No End Date n/a Special Note This is a full-time, overtime exempt position on the Olympia campus of The Evergreen State College. This position is an "at-will" appointment, exempt from Washington State Civil Service rules and the Fair Labor Standards Act overtime requirements. Position Purpose The purpose of this position is to provide support to current and potential students, external relations, and the general administration and growth of the Master of Public Administration (MPA) Program. Nature and Scope This position reports to the MPA Program Director and works as part of a team with the MPA program's other Assistant Director, MPA program support staff, Evergreen graduate program staff, MPA faculty, and other units on campus. The MPA program's two Assistant Directors provide continuity in the MPA program's delivery. Since MPA Directors and MPA faculty may rotate out of these roles, the Assistant Directors play important roles in maintaining institutional knowledge and a framework of support within the MPA program. Essential Functions Student recruitment for the MPA Program and related graduate certificates Recruit sufficient numbers of students to satisfy and/or exceed FTE goals for MPA program and related graduate certificates. Follow up on inquiries from prospective MPA applicants. Advise MPA applicants on admissions, requirements, financial aid, and internships and assist in enrollment activities as needed. Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and alumni. Develop and implement program marketing and recruiting materials and plans. Collaborate with Marketing and Communications and the other graduate programs to develop and print electronic publications, identify advertising outlets, and place advertisements. Communicate with and advise prospective and newly admitted students about the program. Organize and represent the MPA Program at recruitment and admission counseling sessions, academic and career fairs, meetings, and conferences. In collaboration with the Office of Financial Aid, assist students to identify and apply for financial aid. Update MPA Program's online presence including webpages and social media platforms. Work with Admissions, Registration and Records, and other Enrollment Services staff to conduct effective and efficient enrollment management activities. Maintain application files for admissions committee review and manage decision letters to applicants. Develop and maintain prospective student contacts and database. Provide services to support current students Advise current students on admissions, requirements, financial aid, and internships and assist in enrollment activities as needed. Advise students about inter