Admissions Operations Leader — Data & Process Excellence

Lamar University; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Lamar University is seeking an Assistant Director of Admissions Operations to lead and audit admissions processing, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. The role directs staff, analyzes data, and guides continuous improvements across workflows and systems to support student services and institutional goals.

The position requires strong leadership, auditing, and reporting skills, with experience in Banner, Slate, Xtender, and related platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 3 years of progressive admissions or higher education leadership experience.
• Master’s degree or combination of degree + 3–5 years in Admissions, Enrollment Management, Higher Education, or related field is desirable.
• Experience leading teams and managing operational processes.
• Experience conducting audits, evaluating workflows, and implementing process improvements.
• Experience developing reports and utilizing data to support decision‑making.
• Strong understanding of student information systems and CRM platforms.
• Proficiency with Banner, Slate, Xtender, Axiom, and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to Admissions Operations staff.
• Conduct routine audits of admissions records, workflows, and compliance practices.
• Evaluate workflows, implement operational improvements, and lead change within systems.
• Develop reports and dashboards; analyze trends to support decisions.
• Oversee admissions processing within Slate, Banner, and related systems; ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Auditing

Data analysis

Process improvement

Change management

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree or 3–5 years in related field

Tools

Banner

Slate

Xtender

Axiom

Job description

Lamar University is seeking an Assistant Director of Admissions Operations to lead and audit admissions processing, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. The role directs staff, analyzes data, and guides continuous improvements across workflows and systems to support student services and institutional goals.

The position requires strong leadership, auditing, and reporting skills, with experience in Banner, Slate, Xtender, and related platforms.