Mississippi University for Women has announced Jessi Jobe as director of admissions operations.
“Here at The W, we are always looking to expand and strengthen our admissions and recruiting practices,” said David Brooking, executive director of Enrollment Management. “I’m very excited to have someone with Ms. Jobe’s experience in international admissions join the university’s enrollment management team.”
The newly created position will assist the executive director of Enrollment Management in long-range planning, personnel issues and overall budgetary matters for the Office of Admissions. Additionally, Jobe will be responsible for the university’s prospective/admitted student database and evaluating undergraduate transcripts for admissions purposes.
“I’m excited to be a part of The W family and honored to serve as the director of admissions,” said Jobe. “My husband and I feel so blessed to serve and invest in such a wonderful and friendly community here in Columbus. Go Owls!”
Before joining The W, Jobe served as the international student adviser at Mississippi State University, where she advised international students on admission policies and procedures while providing guidance and assistance for daily campus life.
Before joining MSU, she served as international admissions specialist at Delta State University, where she specialized in graduate admissions for international students and coordinated partnerships with exchange programs. From 2020 to 2021, Jobe served as area coordinator for residence life at Mississippi College, where she oversaw 30 resident assistants and five residence halls.
Jobe holds a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies from the University of Mississippi.
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