Executive Director Undergraduate Admissions
- Employer
- Auburn University
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Mar 4, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Education Administration & Leadership, Administrative, Student Affairs, Admissions, Enrollment, Retention & Registrar, Chief Student Affairs Officers & Vice Presidents, Executive, Executive Directors, Other Executive
- Employment Level
- Executive
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Position Details
Requisition Number
S682P
Home Org Name
Undergraduate Admissions
Division Name
VP for Enrollment Management
Position Title
Executive Director Undergraduate Admissions
Job Class Code
AD21
Appointment Status
Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term
No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary
Reporting to the Vice President for Enrollment Management. Leads the development, implementation, and assessment of new student enrollment. Leads the development and implement of the annual strategic plan designed to achieve robust and diverse enrollment of new freshmen and transfer students.
Essential Functions
Provides visionary leadership to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by developing, executing, and assessing a strategic recruitment plan, to include but not limited to the development and execution of qualified lead generation strategies, robust communication plan and a multi-channel communication strategy, the commitment to the recruitment of diverse student populations,
assessment of enrollment funnel yield activities, exceptional and comprehensive visit experience programs, maintaining market share and development of new markets, and collaboration with other
departments such as academics colleges, alumni, outreach to advance recruitment efforts.
Develops and manages a comprehensive recruitment plan and strategy that is designed to meet annual recruitment goals while collaborating with the Vice President for Enrollment and key stakeholders. Develops annual comprehensive recruitment strategies for Auburn’s undergraduate
markets, working collaboratively with both administrative and academic departments as well as leadership to ensure optimal enrollment while maintaining Auburn’s strong academic profile.
Directs the operations of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions including new student recruitment, freshmen and transfer admissions, the visitation experience, the recruitment Customer relationship management ( CRM ) Slate, enrollment processing, and the strategic enrollment communications. Recruits, selects, hires, trains, develops, and provides leadership and direction to
the undergraduate admissions team necessary to implement department enrollment goals of recruiting and enrolling new freshmen and transfer students.
Serves as a primary liaison for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to Associate Deans within academic colleges and departments. Fosters collaborative, consultative, and meaningful partnerships between the Office of Admissions and other constituents.
Provides budget development, management, and monitoring for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Represents the Office of Admissions and the Division of Enrollment Management on University committees, task forces, and special assignments.
Ensures functions within the Office of Admissions adhere to institutional policies, federal and state regulations along with meeting established enrollment best practices established by NACAC .
Maximizes the use of technology in all operational and strategic aspects of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, and remains current on emerging technologies, innovative management tools, and admissions best practices.
Performs other duties as assigned
Education Level
Masters degree from an accredited institution
Field of Study
Degree in Higher Education Administration, Educational Administration, Communications or related field.
Indicated education is required; no substitutions allowed.
Years of Experience
8 years of experience
Area of Experience
Experience in higher education administration, student recruiting, and/or enrollment management services reflecting progressively increasing levels of responsibility and accountability. Must include at least five years of experience in undergraduate admissions management which must include supervision of full-time employees, budget, and policies and
procedures in a higher education environment.
Requirements for Additional Job Levels
Education Level
Field of Study
Years of Experience
Area of Experience
Requirements for Additional Job Levels
Minimum Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of state and federal laws and policies as related to residency requirements and records retention to include Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ( FERPA ).
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications
Desired Qualifications
Salary Grade
38
Salary Range
$78,900 - $131,600
Job Category
Executive/Director/Management
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date
03/04/2021
Closing Date
04/30/2021
EEO Statement
A commitment to an inclusive and diverse campus environment is required. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/21613
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Leadership Vision
- Diversity Statement
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How were you made aware of this opportunity?
- AU Employment website
- Employment websites (Indeed, HigherEd Jobs, etc.)
- Veterans Assistance Services
- Disability Assistance Services
- Newspaper
- Professional Journal
- Listserv
- HR email
- Social Media
- State Employment Service
- Walk-in
- Other
- * Please select the answer that best describes your current
employment relationship with Auburn University.
- Not a current Auburn employee
- Current Auburn employee in position less than one year
- Current Auburn employee in position more than one year
- * Do you have a Master's degree or higher from an accredited
institution in Higher Education Administration, Education
Administration, Communications, or a related field?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a minimum of 8 years' experience in student
recruiting, and/or enrollment management services reflecting
progressively increasing levels of responsibility and
accountability?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have at least 5 years' experience in undergraduate
admissions management which must include supervision of full-time
employees, budget, and policies and procedures in a higher
education environment?
- Yes
- No
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