Director of Admissions & Recruitment

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Director of Admissions is the chief recruiting officer for the University. The Director provides leadership for admissions and recruitment functions; is responsible for developing and maintaining systems to strategically recruit first-time freshmen, international, and transfer students; and fully participates in and wholly supports the division of Academic Affairs.

Essential Duties:

• Executes and evaluates the recruitment strategy for first-year, transfer, international, readmit, and non-degree seeking students in order to achieve enrollment goals.
• Hires, trains, mentors, and supervises undergraduate admissions staff including exempt, non-exempt, and student employees.
• Develops strategic goals and actions, in collaboration with the Admissions team, Marketing and Communications, Financial Aid, Housing and Residence Life, and other key stakeholders, to achieve enrollment goals.
• Develops and maintains strong professional relationships with constituents, including high schools, community organizations, professional associations and the campus community.
• Coordinates and implements training for designated Admissions staff and campus personnel who represent the University at recruitment activities and events.
• Responsible for budget management, oversight, and resource allocations.
• Provides University-wide leadership in international federal regulatory compliance and advisement; analyzes, interprets, and applies federal regulations pertaining to International Students ensuring compliance.
• Responsible for ensuring successful campus visits and orientation events by overseeing staff in charge of those events.
• Fosters an office environment that empowers staff to provide exceptional service to prospective students, provide solutions, and execute student-centered practices.
• Other related duties as assigned.