Director of Admissions
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JobgetherEducation
Based in the United StatesFull-TimeDirector
Salary89,000 - 93,000 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- Approximately 5 years of experience in college admissions or a related field
- Required Skills
- Project ManagementData AnalysisMicrosoft Office
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Approximately 5 years of experience in college admissions or a related field, with supervisory experience preferred.
- Demonstrated experience recruiting, advising, and supporting students from historically underrepresented backgrounds.
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with community organizations, educational institutions, universities, and other external partners.
- Strong leadership and strategic planning capabilities, including experience managing staff, volunteers, resources, and projects.
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within tight timeframes.
- Proficiency with admissions management systems such as Embark or comparable platforms.
- Excellent data analysis, database management, and reporting capabilities.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office and common computer applications.
- Willingness and ability to travel approximately 30 days per year.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the full student recruitment and admissions lifecycle, including outreach, application evaluation, selection, yield, and enrollment support.
- Develop and implement recruitment strategies for specific communities, regions, and constituencies, with a strong focus on access and equity.
- Build and strengthen strategies for recruiting students from historically underrepresented backgrounds in science.
- Supervise and support the Admissions Officer, providing direction, coaching, and accountability.
- Develop partnerships with community-based organizations and other youth-serving organizations to identify and recruit qualified students.
- Build and maintain relationships with university admissions offices, host campuses, affiliates, colleges, and other educational partners.
- Collaborate with staff and committee members to develop admissions policies, application materials, and efficient application-processing procedures.
- Counsel prospective participants and families throughout the admissions journey, answering questions about applications, admissions, and financial aid.
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