Our university seeks a dynamic and creative professional interested in leading and directing the undergraduate admissions operation. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated and accomplished professional to join a progressive enrollment management team.
The successful candidate will lead an admissions organization in continuing the institution’s record for improving the academic profile and geographic diversity of its first year and transfer entering classes, using advanced and innovative recruitment technology and techniques. Anticipated starting date is spring semester.
A proven track record of success in recruitment and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the administration of an admissions office are required.
A master’s degree is required at the beginning date of employment.
The successful candidate must have superior communications, organizational, and interpersonal skills; supervisory experience in an admissions operation; expertise in facilitating organizational development and change; competency for analyzing recruitment-related data and assessing programming activities as part of a strategic enrollment planning initiative; an understanding of the innovative uses of technology in the recruitment process; and experience working with diverse populations.
The successful candidate should have the ability to serve as an articulate spokesperson for the mission and values of the institution.
Periods of intensive travel, including weekends and evenings required.
Successful performance in an on-campus interview and an admissions presentation focusing on incoming student applicants and their parents is required.