The Director is the academic and administrative leader of the campus and is responsible for the operation of the Paducah Regional Campus. This includes supervision of staff; program development; student recruitment, enrollment and advising; facility scheduling and management; and community relations. The selected candidate will have extensive knowledge of the community for which Murray State University's Paducah Regional Campus serves.
Serve as the on-site academic and administrative leader of the Paducah Regional Campus; provide leadership, strategy, vision, and organization for the campus.
Direct day-to-day management and operation of the campus, including management of all staff members.
Take an active role in recruitment activities at the Paducah Regional Campus and work with the Center for Adult and Regional Education leadership to develop marketing plans and strategies in order to enhance public awareness of the campus and to increase student enrollment.
Direct and develop recruitment activities for the campus in order to meet various enrollment goals.
Coordinate various events hosted at the Paducah Regional Campus and/or community college partner campuses.
Conduct regular needs assessments in the Paducah area to identify new program initiatives.
Work with community, business, educational, and political leaders to gain support for Murray State University.
Actively participate in various community groups, including, but not limited to, the Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development, and the local community college partners in Paducah.
Work with University leadership to develop external support for the campus in the community; communicate effectively and foster collaborative relationships among all campus constituencies.
Assist prospective students with admissions activities and curriculum planning; provide guidance to students regarding services, programs, policies, procedures, and other university related issues.
Oversee advising activities; serve as an academic advisor for students enrolled in the Integrated Studies program and provide quality advising and academic services.
Assist the Executive Director with special projects as assigned.
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
Minimum Education Requirements:
Master's degree required. A degree in marketing, public relations, or mass communications is highly preferred.
Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:
Minimum of three years of experience in managing and supervising personnel.
Minimum of two years of experience in marketing and/or community relations.
Excellent communication and oral presentation skills.
Must be competent in Microsoft Office programs, and other educational technologies.
Must have the willingness and ability to work extended hours or weekends as required.
Must be able to demonstrate the ability to build community connections.
