Executive Director of Admissions

Job Details

Posting Number
0801830

Classification Title
Executive Director of Admissions

Department
Admissions

Department Contact Email
anicholasphillips@centralstate.edu

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Supervising staff
Decision-making abilities
General services and procedures of colleges
Financial aid programs and scholarships
Working knowledge of DHS and SEVIS requirements
Registration/Orientation setup and processes
Perceiving the needs of students through the admissions process
Time management in and outside of the office
Budgeting and fiscal responsibility
Assessing situations and suggesting and implementing strategies
Working with diverse external and internal contacts
Organizing and presenting information
Training and coordinating staff and student leaders
Communication, as applied to interaction with students, coworkers, administration, and the general public

Physical Demands

Medium Work
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Minimum Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
Four years or more of progressive experience relevant to work in an accredited higher education admissions office
Demonstrated experience and ability to mentor, work, supervise, and lead a team
Experience working with a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system
Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in Higher Education Administration or related field
Six years or more of progressive experience relevant to work in an accredited higher education admissions office
Experience working with Technolutions Slate CRM

Posting Date
2026-06-10

Open Until Filled
Yes

Position Category
Staff - Monthly (Exempt)

Budgeted Annual Salary
Commensurate with experience

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