"Director of Admissions"

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number S250P

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Job Title Director of Admissions

Type of Employment Full Time

Bargaining Unit Management

Full-Time/Part-Time

FLSA

Salary Range

Department Undergraduate Admissions

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Job Summary / Basic Function

The Director of Admissions at PennWest California serves as the campus lead for Undergraduate Admissions at that location. The position, reporting to the Executive Director for Undergraduate Admissions, provides strategic and daily operational oversight for the Admissions team located there. The Director is actively engaged in the development and implementation of effective strategic undergraduate recruitment tactics, with an emphasis on student engagement and outreach, and ensuring a personalized, seamless approach to recruitment, admission, and enrollment of new students. The Director works in close coordination with division leadership, including the Executive Director and the other two PennWest Admissions Campus Leads/Directors, to execute effective recruitment processes and admissions policies.

Essential Duties:

• Provides strategic leadership, direction and supervision for the PennWest California campus Undergraduate Admissions staff.
• Provides input and assists with the implementation of the university’s undergraduate recruitment plans, including working directly with relevant SEM departments, academic departments and student success/retention units.
• Develops and supervises an effective student engagement program for prospects, applicants, and admitted students interested in PennWest and the California campus. Utilizes modern recruitment techniques, including, but not limited to, on-campus event programming, multi-channeled outreach, collaboration with high school counselors and transfer counselors, and other tactics, to ensure successful recruitment and enrollment outcomes.
• Strategically plans and schedules recruitment travel, on- and off-campus visits, and other events in collaboration with the Clarion and Edinboro campuses. Researches, develops, and implements strategies to expand recruitment outreach to new populations, while maintaining or increasing primary market share.
• Provides leadership to the transfer recruitment, diverse student recruitment, and ZeeMee platform teams to ensure that all recruitment strategies and initiatives are implemented effectively to meet or exceed enrollment goals.
• Works closely with Enrollment Marketing and Systems in the management and analysis of recruitment and admissions data, and the preparation of reports, research, and evaluations necessary to fulfill the duties of the Admissions Office and creates and maintains pertinent reports to track recruitment effectiveness and attainment of enrollment goals
• Collaborates with Admissions and SEM leaders on strategic marketing campaigns, student search efforts/name buys, multi-channeled communication plans, and social media communication. Creates, edits, and manages web content in collaboration with the Enrollment Marketing and Systems team for the purpose of recruitment.
• Collaborates with division leadership and the Office of Financial Aid to create, implement, and maintain robust scholarship programs for the purpose of recruitment, yield and retention.
• Advises key university leaders on new student recruitment trends, data, and barriers that need to be addressed. Works to disseminate necessary information regarding new student enrollment efforts to appropriate offices (housing, records, financial aid, student success, etc.).

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Minimum of Education / TrainingRequired Education Summary

• Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited university
• 4-6 years of direct admissions/enrollment management related experience
• Demonstrated leadership/supervisory experience
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• 6-8 years of direct admissions/enrollment management related experience
• Has a solid grasp of data analytics and performance metrics
• Experience with Slate CRM
• Experience working with diverse student populations including transfer and international students

Physical Demands

Work Location California campus

Is travel to other PennWest campuses required for this position? If so, how often?

Work Hours 8am - 4pm

Posting Date

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Diversity Statement

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is committed to and accountable for cultivating an environment that advances diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We strive to create a community that affirms the identities of every individual and affords them dignity and respect, regardless of difference.

ADA Statement

To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Amy Salsgiver, Executive Director of Equity and Title IX, asalsgiver@pennwest.edu; 814-393-2109. Pennsylvania Western University complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities.

EEO Statement

Pennsylvania Western University of Pennsylvania is committed to equal employment and equal educational opportunities for all individuals regardless of gender, gender identity, race or color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, religion or creed, genetic information, affectional or sexual orientation, veteran status, or other classifications that are protected under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other pertinent state and federal laws and regulations. Direct inquiries to the Title IX Coordinator/Director of Equity and Title IX, 423 Becht Hall 16214-1232; Email asalsgiver@pennwest.edu or phone 814-393-2109. Inquiries may also be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education, 330 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20201.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a masters degree?

Yes

No

* Do you have a valid driver's license?

Yes

No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Optional Documents