About Us:

Located in Georgetown, Texas, Southwestern University is an independent, four-year undergraduate institution offers a top-ranked integrated arts and sciences curriculum that incorporates the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, and natural sciences.

At Southwestern University, we are committed to fostering an environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered. We believe that a thriving community is built on the strength of varying perspectives and experiences, and we strive to create an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding. Our actions are guided by a commitment to fairness, openness, and the belief that our differences are what make us stronger as a whole.

Position Overview:

Southwestern University has an immediate opening for a Director of Admission. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Admission. The Director of Admission works both directly and indirectly in the recruitment of prospective students to Southwestern University and helps families navigate the college admission process, starting with college research through financial aid and enrollment steps. The position also oversees the leadership of the Assistant Directors and Admission counselors in their daily responsibilities and goals through a mentorship and growth philosophy. Finally, the Director will support the Assistant Vice President of Admission in the execution of the divisional enrollment plan to meet institutional enrollment and net tuition goals. This is a full-time, exempt position eligible for our comprehensive benefits program.

Essential Duties:

• Provide leadership and supervision of the new student recruitment team, including hiring, employee training/professional development, support in territory planning, budgeting and activity, position assessment program and overall employee evaluation. Also provide professional growth experiences to develop admission professionals.
• Represent Southwestern, the Enrollment Division and the Admission department to the appropriate internal and external committees and professional organizations.
• Maintain a predetermined admission territory and meet student recruitment objectives.
• Plan and execute counselor partnership program including events and ongoing communication.
• Provide office-wide team development and communication.
• Read and evaluate applications and provide input for student candidate selection process.
• Plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate all phases of travel within an assigned geographic area. Includes representing Southwestern to different constituencies.
• Serve as a second reader in the admission reading process.
• Participate as a member of the enrollment services leadership team helping to coordinate efforts across the division.
• Collaborates with partners across campus.
• Travel to support the university’s recruitment efforts as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice President.

Additional Duties

• Data research supporting admission, travel planning and other related recruitment initiatives.
• Complete paperwork including expense reports, interview reports, annual evaluations, etc.
• Track application performance and data trends for both themselves and the admission counselors/assistant directors.
• Monitor budgets for those who report to them.
• Perform payroll related functions including management of time-off requests.
• Actively participate in continued engagement with the enrollment profession as a whole both on and off campus through networking and professional development opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Five years of demonstrated progressively responsible leadership, including supervisory experience of professional admission staff.
• Strong organizational, interaction and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Demonstrated professional manner with all internal and external University constituents
• Possess integrity, flexibility, attention to detail and affable nature
• Prove ability to perform well in stressful situations
• Ability and willingness to travel using standard commercial and or professional modes of transportation
• Understand and have a commitment to a liberal arts education, including the ability to relate to a liberal arts faculty.
• Ability to attend work consistently and maintain a regular work schedule
• Possess a valid Texas Driver’s License
• Ability to lift boxes of at least 25 lbs.
• Excellent computer skills including Google suite products
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including a strong work ethic
• Adhere to the University’s core values
• Have knowledge, understanding, and acceptance of cultural differences and the diversity within the campus and community.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• Seven or more years of experience as an Admission professional at a college/university, preferably a selective liberal arts institution.
• Knowledge of Enrollment Management, enrollment planning and financial aid
• Knowledge of Slate Information System

Starting annual salary: $57,072. The final offer for the successful candidate will be commensurate with experience and may exceed the starting salary.

Benefits:

Southwestern University offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and welfare insurance (medical, dental, and vision), life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability coverage, generous contributions to a 403(b) retirement account, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), various paid time-off options, undergraduate tuition assistance for you and your dependents, access to athletic facilities, free parking, and discounted meal rates, along with other benefits designed to support your well-being and work-life balance.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and the name and contact information of three (3) professional references through Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/164578. Email and paper applications will not be accepted.

All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

In compliance with immigration laws, proof of work authorization in the United States will be required when employment begins. Southwestern University is an E-Verify employer.

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