Director of Undergraduate Admissions
- Employer
- Northern Kentucky University
- Location
- Kentucky, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Posted Date
- May 26, 2023
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Position Information
Working Title
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Department
Admissions
Compensation Title
Position Number
30000501
Position Status
Regular
Work Schedule
M-F 8:15-4:30 p.m. (Some evening and weekends required.)
Hours per Week
37.5
Months per Year
12
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
Northern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We embrace inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged.
Purpose of Position
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Enrollment and Financial Assistance, the Director of Admissions provides strategic leadership to achieve University objectives and enrollment goals.
Primary Responsibilities
Develop, manage, and implement a strategic plan for the recruitment of undergraduate students to attract academically qualified and culturally, ethnically, economically, geographically, and socially diverse learners.
Ensure the efficient processing of undergraduate and graduate admission applications by developing and administering policies, procedures, and systems that provide quality admission services for prospective students.
Oversee the management of Student Databases and Client Relationship Management System (Slate experience preferred) and marketing and strategic communications to position NKU as a top-choice institution.
Develop data-driven recruitment strategies by effectively utilizing data from a variety of sources to evaluate student characteristics and trends, as well as the University’s market position. Manage all on-campus and off-campus recruitment programs including, high school, community college, community partners, large-scale visit programs, and new student orientation and family programs.
Work closely with Marketing and Communications regarding digital advertising, print literature and publications, social media, and websites to support recruitment, yield, and anti-melt efforts. Oversee vendor partnerships to assist with recruitment and yield initiatives.
Be a collaborative leader to effectively communicate and maintain relationships with academic departments, the division of student affairs, alumni programs, intercollegiate athletics, and other stakeholders to support recruitment and yield activities.
Foster an office environment that empowers staff to provide constituents with superior customer service. Develop and maintain community partnerships to enhance recruitment strategies for freshmen and transfer students. Utilize University resources in accomplishing enrollment objectives by planning, developing, and managing the department budgets.
Hire, train, and provide professional development for staff members and lead/manage with equity-minded principles.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and at least 5 years of experience in a college or university admissions office, with at least three years at either assistant, associate, or director level.
Master’s Degree preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, administrative system implementation, event management experience, strong analytical and organizational skills, superior customer service experience, and evidence of the ability to work successfully with college and university administrators and high school personnel are required.
Ability to track enrollment metrics and use data to make informed decisions to meet enrollment targets.
Remain competent and current through self-directed professional reading, develop professional contacts with colleagues, and be engaged in relevant professional development and involvement to stay abreast of regional and national trends.
Extremely detail orientated, diplomatic with an ability to exercise discretion and maintain privacy, critical thinking skills, ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and prepare and deliver professional presentations.
Must be able to make accurate and deliberate decisions in an often high-volume work environment.
Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.
Northern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We embrace inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff.
Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged.
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Education
Master's Degree
Minimum Experience
5 years
Salary
Pay Grade
UN
Posting Detail Information
Requisition Number
2023S1836
Job Open Date
05/26/2023
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
Quick Link
https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/12942
Is this an internal only posting?
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
To create a Posting, first complete the information on this screen, then click the “Next” button or select the page in the left hand navigation menu. Proceed through all sections completing all necessary information. To submit the Posting to Human Resources, you must go to the “Posting Summary Page” by clicking on the “Next” button until you reach the Posting Summary Page or select Posting Summary Page from the left navigation menu. Once a summary page appears, hover your mouse over the orange Action button for a list of possible approval step options.
Position Information
Working Title
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Department
Admissions
Compensation Title
Position Number
30000501
Position Status
Regular
Work Schedule
M-F 8:15-4:30 p.m. (Some evening and weekends required.)
Hours per Week
37.5
Months per Year
12
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
Northern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We embrace inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged.
Purpose of Position
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Enrollment and Financial Assistance, the Director of Admissions provides strategic leadership to achieve University objectives and enrollment goals.
Primary Responsibilities
Develop, manage, and implement a strategic plan for the recruitment of undergraduate students to attract academically qualified and culturally, ethnically, economically, geographically, and socially diverse learners.
Ensure the efficient processing of undergraduate and graduate admission applications by developing and administering policies, procedures, and systems that provide quality admission services for prospective students.
Oversee the management of Student Databases and Client Relationship Management System (Slate experience preferred) and marketing and strategic communications to position NKU as a top-choice institution.
Develop data-driven recruitment strategies by effectively utilizing data from a variety of sources to evaluate student characteristics and trends, as well as the University’s market position. Manage all on-campus and off-campus recruitment programs including, high school, community college, community partners, large-scale visit programs, and new student orientation and family programs.
Work closely with Marketing and Communications regarding digital advertising, print literature and publications, social media, and websites to support recruitment, yield, and anti-melt efforts. Oversee vendor partnerships to assist with recruitment and yield initiatives.
Be a collaborative leader to effectively communicate and maintain relationships with academic departments, the division of student affairs, alumni programs, intercollegiate athletics, and other stakeholders to support recruitment and yield activities.
Foster an office environment that empowers staff to provide constituents with superior customer service. Develop and maintain community partnerships to enhance recruitment strategies for freshmen and transfer students. Utilize University resources in accomplishing enrollment objectives by planning, developing, and managing the department budgets.
Hire, train, and provide professional development for staff members and lead/manage with equity-minded principles.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and at least 5 years of experience in a college or university admissions office, with at least three years at either assistant, associate, or director level.
Master’s Degree preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, administrative system implementation, event management experience, strong analytical and organizational skills, superior customer service experience, and evidence of the ability to work successfully with college and university administrators and high school personnel are required.
Ability to track enrollment metrics and use data to make informed decisions to meet enrollment targets.
Remain competent and current through self-directed professional reading, develop professional contacts with colleagues, and be engaged in relevant professional development and involvement to stay abreast of regional and national trends.
Extremely detail orientated, diplomatic with an ability to exercise discretion and maintain privacy, critical thinking skills, ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and prepare and deliver professional presentations.
Must be able to make accurate and deliberate decisions in an often high-volume work environment.
Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.
Northern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We embrace inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff.
Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged.
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Education
Master's Degree
Minimum Experience
5 years
Salary
Pay Grade
UN
Posting Detail Information
Requisition Number
2023S1836
Job Open Date
05/26/2023
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
Quick Link
https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/12942
Is this an internal only posting?
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is your highest level of education?
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree or higher
- * Briefly describe your supervisory experience and management
style.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Describe your experience utilizing a customized recruitment
database (CRM) and developing marketing materials for prospective
students.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Please describe your experience working with diverse
prospective students.
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- References
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