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AACRAO 2008 - Session 094 1

Recruiting Admissions and Registrar Professionals

Thandabantu B. MaceoHeidelberg College - OH

Adrienne Kellum McDayWilliam Rainey Harper College – IL


IntroductionPurpose: To explore policies, procedures, strategies and methods for identifying, attracting, recruiting and retaining Admissions and Registrar professionals.


IntroductionsAbout the Presenters:

Thandabantu B. MaceoVP for Enrollment and MarketingMarketing Consultant17 years higher educationPublic and Private8 years in corporate America


Introductions

Adrienne Kellum McDayCoordinator of Registration29 years Records and Registration ExperienceNational College of EducationNational-Louis UniversityWilliam Rainey Harper College


OverviewAssessment of current staff and future staffing needsLet the Search BeginDo You Have What It TakesAttracting TalentHiring TalentRetaining Talent


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


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)


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


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


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


The Search Continues…Promoting and Advertising the Job

Internal vs. External SearchLocal, Regional or National SearchExecutive Search FirmsAdvertising OutletsReferralsCost Factors


The Search Continues…Structuring the Interview Process

Application DocumentsABX Rating/RankingPhone Interview StageCampus Interview StageSecond Campus InterviewCommittee RecommendationHire Executive Search Firm


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


Staff Recruitment Models

MentorshipInternshipsGrow Your OwnPromotionsSalary



Raid Other Institutions

Conferences

Training Sessions

Advertisement



Market and Recruit

Journals

Publications

Electronic Venues


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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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


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


Leadership AspirationsCourageous Mentors

Role in your professional and personal development PeersPersonal mentorsFun mentorsService mentors

Take Risk Networking and Future GoalsDiscuss educational pathsAssess your progress


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


Educational Route to Leadership

BME, Houston Baptist University, 1987MM, Voice University of Michigan, 1992


Audience InterviewSuccess and loving your career

Planning for success

Networking for opportunities

AACRAO/NACAC Directories


Questions and Answers