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Recruiting Admissions and Registrar Professionals
Thandabantu B. MaceoHeidelberg College - OH
Adrienne Kellum McDayWilliam Rainey Harper College – IL
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IntroductionPurpose: To explore policies, procedures, strategies and methods for identifying, attracting, recruiting and retaining Admissions and Registrar professionals.
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IntroductionsAbout the Presenters:
Thandabantu B. MaceoVP for Enrollment and MarketingMarketing Consultant17 years higher educationPublic and Private8 years in corporate America
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Introductions
Adrienne Kellum McDayCoordinator of Registration29 years Records and Registration ExperienceNational College of EducationNational-Louis UniversityWilliam Rainey Harper College
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OverviewAssessment of current staff and future staffing needsLet the Search BeginDo You Have What It TakesAttracting TalentHiring TalentRetaining Talent
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OverviewRetirements, layoffs, terminationsHR philosophy in recruitment of staff (open filings, targeted, publications, etc..)Networking through sister institutions, other states, private vs. publicConclusion and Summary RemarksQuestions and Answers
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Landscape of Higher Education:More people of color attending college (NCES, 2005) More people retiring from Higher Ed (Chronicle of Higher Ed)More institutions need to diversify their faculty and staffBusinesses and Corporation demanding a diversified applicant pool for their companies…Global competition (Freidman)
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Let the Search Begin …Crafting the Job Description
Defining job duties and responsibilitiesComputer and technology skillsLevel of professional experienceEducational level requiredSupervisory responsibilitiesWho does the position reports to
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Let the Search Begin …..Assemble the Search Committee and Set the Charge
Appoint a ChairSelect committee membersCall organizational meeting to state the charge and set expectationsClarify how recommendations and final decision is made
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The Search Process Continues….
Coordinate Process and Standards with HR
Invite HR to organizational meetingReview and understand federal and state requirementsAgree on procedure for fair screening and review of applicationsDefine role of HR in execution of search policies and proceduresDocumentationOrientation
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The Search Continues…Promoting and Advertising the Job
Internal vs. External SearchLocal, Regional or National SearchExecutive Search FirmsAdvertising OutletsReferralsCost Factors
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The Search Continues…Structuring the Interview Process
Application DocumentsABX Rating/RankingPhone Interview StageCampus Interview StageSecond Campus InterviewCommittee RecommendationHire Executive Search Firm
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Final Phase of the Search…Selection and Making the Offer
When to check designated and undesignated referencesWhat to ask referencesEstablish salary expectationSet time frame for responseNegotiations when appropriateStart DateOffer letter
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Staff Recruitment Models
MentorshipInternshipsGrow Your OwnPromotionsSalary
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Staff Recruitment Models
Raid Other Institutions
Conferences
Training Sessions
Advertisement
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Staff Recruitment Models
Market and Recruit
Journals
Publications
Electronic Venues
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Benefits of working at your Institution
Growth Potential and Educational Opportunities Diversity of Assignments Programming Experience Familiarity of Resources Professional Development Opportunities
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Figure 27. Professional qualifications important for chief enrollment officers, 2005.
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Leadership Aspirations5 P’s Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance Career Advancement StrategyEveryday, I will aspire to be a better human!GoalsVolunteerismNetwork with a purposeMonitor your professional development strategySpeak with search firms Management respect versus legislative respect Listen, listen, listen, and talk lessSelf assessment of actions and knowledge Practice what you believe
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Leadership AspirationsHard work and Overcoming ObstaclesStereotypingFear of differences in opinionsLiving in or moving to unfamiliar territory
Seek Unfamiliar Assignments
Professional and Personal Development OpportunitiesTeaching & learningInclusion and acceptance of differences
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Leadership AspirationsCourageous Mentors
Role in your professional and personal development PeersPersonal mentorsFun mentorsService mentors
Take Risk Networking and Future GoalsDiscuss educational pathsAssess your progress
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Educational Route to Leadership
BS, Speech Communication & Theatre @ Southern Illinois University @ C’dale -1976 MA, Educational Leadership: Higher Education Leadership @Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago-2006 Pursuing PhD in Higher Education Administration, @ Illinois State University- Normal, Illinois
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Educational Route to Leadership
BME, Houston Baptist University, 1987MM, Voice University of Michigan, 1992
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Audience InterviewSuccess and loving your career
Planning for success
Networking for opportunities
AACRAO/NACAC Directories
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Questions and Answers