Description The University of Lynchburg, a private regional university, located in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in central Virginia is seeking a full-time Director of Admissions to join our Enrollment Services team. The Director of Admissions reports to, is supervised by, and evaluated by the Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management. The evaluation of work performance will be ongoing and will be carried out by the Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management. It will include the specific duties and responsibilities of this position description plus employee attitude and general working behavior. Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt, Benefits Eligible
Job Purpose: Assist the Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management in providing leadership for the undergraduate admissions division.
Specific Job Duties:
Provides leadership, supervises and trains the professional and processing office staff in the admissions office. Makes recommendations regarding personnel functions and needs for recruiting freshmen, transfer, adult, and international students. Create the annual territory management plan and oversee implementation Conduct staff evaluations, and make recommendations for promotion and salary consideration to the Vice President. Serves as a member of the Enrollment Management leadership team. This group has institutional management and advisory responsibilities for recommending both strategic policies and operational practices involving the awarding of financial aid and setting enrollment goals. Develop and implement admissions policies to enroll students to the undergraduate programs, both degree and non degree programs. Supervise the application review process with admissions counselors and application processing staff. Review all admission applications for candidates who do not meet the specified achievements for clear admission. Manage and execute the readmission application process. Oversees and approves all recruitment initiatives and activities including travel itineraries, campus visit programs including weekday visits, on-campus and off-campus events, university ambassadors and professional tele-counseling program. Approve the implementation of the communication flow to prospective high school, transfer and adult students, parents and high school personnel through traditional mailings, email, text and social media. Analyze data throughout the recruitment and enrollment process to guide decision making, monitor progress toward reaching goals and evaluate recruitment initiatives. Conduct interviews or information sessions for families and high school college-counseling personnel on the college selection process. Travel, as needed, to recruit prospective high school and transfer students throughout the United States. Participate in and represent the University at selected events and recruitment functions both on and off campus. Assist in budget analysis and maintenance. Participate in relevant college committees and management meetings. Attend state and regional meetings and workshops for professional growth and development. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Vice President for Enrollment Management.
Benefits:
Generous paid vacation, personal days, and paid sick time and family leave, comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, etc.) and retirement plans, flexible spending account, tuition remission, life and long-term disability insurance, and more. Learn more about employment benefits at the University of Lynchburg.
Schedule:
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday-Friday Must be able to work occasional weekends and Saturdays Must be willing to travel occasionally
Qualifications Required Qualifications:
A minimum of 5 years of admissions experience Previous experience utilizing an admissions CRM Outstanding oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate and relate to a diverse constituency. Bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in higher education, marketing or related field. 1 to 2 years of supervisory experience 5 to 7 years of admissions experience.
Submit a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references, to:
The University of Lynchburg is committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from persons of color, women, Indigenous/aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University of Lynchburg community.
The University of Lynchburg is an equal opportunity employer.
