The Director of Admissions works under the general direction of the Vice President, Enrollment & Marketing and will manage and provide oversight for the Office of Admissions. This position is instrumental in the leadership of the admissions office, as well as the various goals and the daily operations. The successful candidate will possess strong computer and analytical skills, as well as have strong interpersonal skills and be a proponent of a customer service admissions model.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans and leads student recruitment initiatives by providing overall leadership and overseeing the daily operations of an aggressive admissions team.
• This position provides vision to inspire, motivate, coach and mentor professional and support staff in setting and reaching enrollment goals; monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of admission policies, practices and procedures;
• Leads the development of marketing materials and strategies utilizing current technologies, including social media.
• The successful candidate will collaborate with Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Student Experience, Office of Marketing & Communications, and Student Success.
• Coordinate with the Director of Admissions Operations Systems to develope, monitor and analyze statistical reports to enhance recruitment strategies, yield management forecasting and operational efficiency of human, physical and financial resources.
• The director manages the admission process, including the recruitment plan and review of applicant information and dissemination of decisions: provides coordination between recruitment-oriented offices and helps to maintain a cohesive identity and high visibility for those services with faculty; promotes the use of technology in recruitment and office procedures.
• They will also serve as the liaison to internal and external constituents regarding admissions and enrollment issues and they will be integral in managing the budget.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Prefer at least a minimum of 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in college admissions or enrollment management
• Proven track record in developing and executing successful recruitment strategies for undergraduate populations
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including supervision and development of professional staff
• Experience working with CRMs (e.g., Slate, Salesforce, Jenzabar) and data to inform decision-making
• Familiarity with financial aid, scholarships, and their role in recruitment and yield strategy
• Strong understanding of national enrollment trends and best practices in undergraduate recruitment
• Experience collaborating across departments, particularly with marketing, academic affairs, and student services
• Comfort with public speaking, including presentations to prospective students, families, and school counselors
• Experience managing territory and travel planning, including off-site recruitment and event coordination
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in recruitment efforts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Competency:

• Creativity and attention to detail.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and trends.