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About Us
Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree-granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.
Job Summary
The Assistant Director plans and delivers communications that help prospective students and their families take the next step toward enrollment at MGA. Working with Admissions, Financial Aid, and Marketing and Communications, the Assistant Director decides whom each campaign should reach, what students need to know, and when they should hear from MGA.
Responsibilities
Communications Data, Strategy and Planning (65%) -
Maintain a shared communications calendar. With MarComm, Admissions and Financial Aid, identify where students need timely guidance and plan outreach around application deadlines, missing documents, financial aid, campus visits, and registration. Coordinate timing with recruiter calls and other campus messages.
Translate complex data into actionable insights for executive and operational audiences. Establish clear definitions, quality checks, documentation, and version control for enrollment metrics; partner with Institutional Research, Information Technology, Finance, and functional offices to resolve discrepancies and improve data reliability.
Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, budgets, performance measures, and implementation strategies to ensure successful execution.
Write, edit, and schedule recruitment emails, texts, and print materials. Tailor messages to the audience and stage of enrollment, from a first inquiry to an admitted student preparing to register.
Connect marketing activity to enrollment outcomes by analyzing audience, reach, engagement, conversion, cost per inquiry, cost per applicant, cost per enrolled student, yield, and other agreed-upon measures.
Campaign Review and Improvement (20%) -
Use reports prepared by the recruitment data colleague to review student responses and follow-through. For example, look at how many students completed an application after a reminder. Use those findings and recruiter feedback to recommend changes to wording, timing, or audience.
Vice President's Office and School Partnerships (10%) -
Draft divisional updates, correspondence, talking points, and presentations for the Vice President for Enrollment Management.
Coordinate the Vice President's visits to high schools and technical colleges. Work with hosts to set agendas, prepare briefing materials, and arrange follow-up.
Help the Vice President sustain relationships with high school principals, district superintendents, and technical college presidents and leadership teams. Maintain regular contact and connect partners with MGA colleagues who can act on shared priorities.
Support the Vice President on assigned divisional priorities by preparing for meetings, tracking decisions and commitments, and flagging items that need attention.
Recruitment Support (5%) -
Support assigned recruitment events and related enrollment communications projects, including invitations, reminders, and follow-up.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in communications, marketing, journalism, higher education, business, or a related field.
Required Experience
Two years of relevant professional experience in communications, marketing, admissions, or recruitment, including writing for a defined audience and coordinating outreach on deadline.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Use of advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities, including PivotTables, Power Query, lookup and array functions, data validation, forecasting tools, charts, and financial models, to produce accurate and decision-ready analysis, as well as producing and maintaining SQL queries.
Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with high school principals, district superintendents, and technical college leaders.
Skill in exercising independent judgment and maintaining confidentiality when supporting executive leadership, including identifying issues requiring Vice Presidential review or intervention.
Preferred Experience
Experience writing for prospective students or families and delivering email or text campaigns through a customer relationship management platform such as Salesforce/TargetX.
Experience using campaign results to improve outreach.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of enrollment management principles, student recruitment strategies, and enrollment communication practices.
Knowledge of marketing communications, audience segmentation, campaign planning, and customer journey management.
Knowledge of CRM systems, communication platforms, and enrollment-related technologies used to support recruitment efforts.
Knowledge of campaign measurement, enrollment metrics, conversion analysis, and performance assessment methods.
Skill in writing, editing, and proofreading communications for email, text, print, digital, and presentation formats.
Skill in analyzing campaign and enrollment data and using findings to improve communication effectiveness and enrollment outcomes.
Skill in developing and maintaining communication calendars, project plans, timelines, and implementation strategies.
Skill in preparing executive-level correspondence, reports, presentations, briefing materials, and talking points.
Skill in coordinating projects and initiatives involving multiple departments, stakeholders, and external partners.
Skill in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and reporting tools.
Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with students, school partners, community stakeholders, and university personnel.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, communicate effectively, and adapt to changing organizational needs.
Organize overlapping deadlines, secure approvals, and keep campus partners informed when schedules change.
Interpret routine campaign reports and apply the findings to a specific communications decision.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Institutional Values
Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning
Equal Employment Opportunity
Middle Georgia State University is committed to ensuring a safe learning environment that supports the dignity of all members of the University community. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Middle Georgia State University. Pursuant to Board of Regents Policy Section 6.6 , federal and state laws and regulations, and our vision, mission, and values, Middle Georgia State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.
Other Information
This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt (salaried) staff position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:
- Health insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life Insurance
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave
- Parental Leave
- Retirement
- Employee discounts
- Tuition reimbursement
Background Check
Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.
About Us
Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree-granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.
Job Summary
The Assistant Director plans and delivers communications that help prospective students and their families take the next step toward enrollment at MGA. Working with Admissions, Financial Aid, and Marketing and Communications, the Assistant Director decides whom each campaign should reach, what students need to know, and when they should hear from MGA.
Responsibilities
Communications Data, Strategy and Planning (65%) -
Maintain a shared communications calendar. With MarComm, Admissions and Financial Aid, identify where students need timely guidance and plan outreach around application deadlines, missing documents, financial aid, campus visits, and registration. Coordinate timing with recruiter calls and other campus messages.
Translate complex data into actionable insights for executive and operational audiences. Establish clear definitions, quality checks, documentation, and version control for enrollment metrics; partner with Institutional Research, Information Technology, Finance, and functional offices to resolve discrepancies and improve data reliability.
Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, budgets, performance measures, and implementation strategies to ensure successful execution.
Write, edit, and schedule recruitment emails, texts, and print materials. Tailor messages to the audience and stage of enrollment, from a first inquiry to an admitted student preparing to register.
Connect marketing activity to enrollment outcomes by analyzing audience, reach, engagement, conversion, cost per inquiry, cost per applicant, cost per enrolled student, yield, and other agreed-upon measures.
Campaign Review and Improvement (20%) -
Use reports prepared by the recruitment data colleague to review student responses and follow-through. For example, look at how many students completed an application after a reminder. Use those findings and recruiter feedback to recommend changes to wording, timing, or audience.
Vice President's Office and School Partnerships (10%) -
Draft divisional updates, correspondence, talking points, and presentations for the Vice President for Enrollment Management.
Coordinate the Vice President's visits to high schools and technical colleges. Work with hosts to set agendas, prepare briefing materials, and arrange follow-up.
Help the Vice President sustain relationships with high school principals, district superintendents, and technical college presidents and leadership teams. Maintain regular contact and connect partners with MGA colleagues who can act on shared priorities.
Support the Vice President on assigned divisional priorities by preparing for meetings, tracking decisions and commitments, and flagging items that need attention.
Recruitment Support (5%) -
Support assigned recruitment events and related enrollment communications projects, including invitations, reminders, and follow-up.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in communications, marketing, journalism, higher education, business, or a related field.
Required Experience
Two years of relevant professional experience in communications, marketing, admissions, or recruitment, including writing for a defined audience and coordinating outreach on deadline.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Use of advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities, including PivotTables, Power Query, lookup and array functions, data validation, forecasting tools, charts, and financial models, to produce accurate and decision-ready analysis, as well as producing and maintaining SQL queries.
Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with high school principals, district superintendents, and technical college leaders.
Skill in exercising independent judgment and maintaining confidentiality when supporting executive leadership, including identifying issues requiring Vice Presidential review or intervention.
Preferred Experience
Experience writing for prospective students or families and delivering email or text campaigns through a customer relationship management platform such as Salesforce/TargetX.
Experience using campaign results to improve outreach.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of enrollment management principles, student recruitment strategies, and enrollment communication practices.
Knowledge of marketing communications, audience segmentation, campaign planning, and customer journey management.
Knowledge of CRM systems, communication platforms, and enrollment-related technologies used to support recruitment efforts.
Knowledge of campaign measurement, enrollment metrics, conversion analysis, and performance assessment methods.
Skill in writing, editing, and proofreading communications for email, text, print, digital, and presentation formats.
Skill in analyzing campaign and enrollment data and using findings to improve communication effectiveness and enrollment outcomes.
Skill in developing and maintaining communication calendars, project plans, timelines, and implementation strategies.
Skill in preparing executive-level correspondence, reports, presentations, briefing materials, and talking points.
Skill in coordinating projects and initiatives involving multiple departments, stakeholders, and external partners.
Skill in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and reporting tools.
Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with students, school partners, community stakeholders, and university personnel.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, communicate effectively, and adapt to changing organizational needs.
Organize overlapping deadlines, secure approvals, and keep campus partners informed when schedules change.
Interpret routine campaign reports and apply the findings to a specific communications decision.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Institutional Values
Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning
Equal Employment Opportunity
Middle Georgia State University is committed to ensuring a safe learning environment that supports the dignity of all members of the University community. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Middle Georgia State University. Pursuant to Board of Regents Policy Section 6.6 , federal and state laws and regulations, and our vision, mission, and values, Middle Georgia State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.
Other Information
This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt (salaried) staff position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:
- Health insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life Insurance
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave
- Parental Leave
- Retirement
- Employee discounts
- Tuition reimbursement
Background Check
Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.
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Who's Hiring
- Corpay12
- TikTok12
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene9
- Anduril8
- PAM Health7
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software16
- Education11
- Banking & Financial Services7
- Fintech5
- Healthcare & Medical Services4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in associate director of strategy jobs.
- 7-10 years of progressive experience in strategy, management consulting, or corporate development
- Demonstrated ability to build and present executive-level strategic frameworks and recommendations
- Proficiency in financial modeling, business case development, and scenario analysis
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing without direct authority
- MBA or advanced degree from an accredited institution preferred by most employers
- Strong command of data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, or business intelligence platforms
Tips for Your Associate Director of Strategy Job Search
Quantify strategy outcomes on your resume
Hiring managers for this level expect proof of business impact, not just process ownership. Replace vague bullets with metrics: revenue influenced, cost reductions driven, or market share gained through initiatives you led or co-led.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists associate director of strategy openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to each sector's language
A strategy resume that worked in consulting reads differently than one expected in healthcare or media. Mirror the terminology in each job description, 'portfolio rationalization' in one sector may be 'product line optimization' in another.
Target postings by reporting structure
Associate director roles vary widely in seniority depending on whether you report to a VP, C-suite, or a managing director. Read the org chart signals in each posting and prioritize roles where the reporting line matches your experience level.
Prepare a case-style narrative for interviews
Many strategy interviews at this level involve presenting a past initiative as a structured case: situation, options considered, recommendation, and outcome. Practice walking through two or three real examples in under five minutes each.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
At the associate director level, what you own matters as much as what you earn. During offer conversations, clarify budget authority, headcount, and cross-functional access, these define whether the role sets you up for a VP path.
Associate Director of Strategy Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most associate director of strategys?
Corpay, TikTok, and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene are hiring the most associate director of strategys right now, with openings concentrated in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be strongest in organizations undergoing growth, transformation, or market expansion.
How many associate director of strategy jobs are remote?
About 77% of associate director of strategy openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the collaborative but output-driven nature of the role. Sub-areas like market research, competitive intelligence, and go-to-market strategy tend to offer more remote flexibility than corporate development or M&A-focused strategy roles.
How do you become a associate director of strategy?
Most people reach this level by spending several years in management consulting, investment banking, or an internal strategy function, then progressing through analyst and manager roles that build both analytical rigor and stakeholder influence. An MBA accelerates the path at many companies, particularly in corporate strategy teams. Building a portfolio of cross-functional projects where you shaped a decision, not just supported one, is what distinguishes candidates who get promoted into this title.
How do you get hired as a associate director of strategy with little experience?
If you're short on direct strategy experience, the strongest entry points are transferable roles: product management, finance business partnering, or operational leadership where you made and defended resource allocation decisions. Frame your resume around the strategic output of your work, what choices you informed, what frameworks you built, and what results followed. Some organizations, particularly in healthcare and nonprofit sectors, hire associate directors of strategy from adjacent functional backgrounds when the domain expertise is strong.
What does the associate director of strategy interview process look like?
The process typically runs three to five rounds and begins with a recruiter screen followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on your career narrative and strategic thinking approach. Middle rounds often include a case study or take-home analysis where you present a recommendation to a panel. Final rounds involve senior leadership interviews that test cultural fit and your ability to influence executives. Some organizations also include a written strategy memo or a live case presentation as a separate step.
Where can I find and apply to associate director of strategy jobs?
You can find and apply to associate director of strategy jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and target industry, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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