Assistant Director of Admissions, Morris

University of Minnesota; Morris (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and generous time‑of

Regents Tuition Benefit program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The University of Minnesota Morris is seeking an Assistant Director of Admissions to lead a team of admissions counselors, set recruitment strategies, and partner with campus offices to reach enrollment targets.

In this hybrid role, you will analyze data, travel to high schools and events, and ensure ethical admissions practices while advancing access and student success for a diverse student body.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus four years in college admissions or related field.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of undergraduate admissions processes and enrollment trends.
• Excellent interpersonal, public speaking, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to access, belonging, and student success for diverse backgrounds.
• Proficiency with enrollment management software/CRM (Slate) and MS Office; strong data reporting skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively including evenings, weekends, and overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate a team of admissions counselors and staff.
• Manage a recruitment territory or functional area and target populations.
• Develop recruitment strategies, travel plans, and outreach programs.
• Represent the university at events and deliver information sessions to prospective students and families.
• Oversee or participate in holistic application review and determine admission eligibility.
• Analyze recruitment data using CRM systems to track progress and identify trends.
• Collaborate on yield initiatives to convert admitted students to enrolled students.
• Assist in developing marketing materials and digital campaigns to attract applicants.
• Serve as liaison with counselors, alumni, and internal departments (financial aid, advising, marketing).
• Ensure compliance with FERPA and institutional policies; contribute to budgeting and planning.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

CRM systems

Data analysis

Public speaking

Effective communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Slate CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Job

The Assistant Director of Admissions supports the Director andAssociate Director in achieving institutional enrollment goals byleading targeted recruitment initiatives, leading the work of ateam of admissions counselors, managing key territories orpopulations, and contributing to strategic planning, applicationreview, and yield efforts. This position combines leadership,data-driven decision-making, and direct student engagement torecruit and enroll a high-achieving diverse student body whileadvancing the college’s mission and values.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate a team of admission counselorsand support staff; provide training, set performance goals, monitorprogress, and foster professional development.
• Manage a designated recruitment territory, special population(e.g., out-of-state, underrepresented groups), or functional area(e.g., first-year admissions, events, operations).
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies, travel plans, andoutreach programs to meet enrollment targets, including high schoolvisits, college fairs, virtual sessions, and communitypartnerships.
• Represent the institution at recruitment events, conductinformation sessions, lead campus tours, and deliver presentationsto prospective students, families, counselors, andstakeholders.
• Oversee or participate in holistic application review,including evaluation of academic records, essays, recommendations,test scores (if applicable), and extracurricular achievements todetermine admission eligibility and institutional fit.
• Analyze recruitment and admission data using CRM systems (e.g.Slate) to track progress, identify trends, evaluate effectivenessof strategies, and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate on yield initiatives to convert admitted studentsto enrolled students through personalized communication, admittedstudent events, and follow-up campaigns.
• Assist in developing marketing materials, digital campaigns,social media content, and communications strategies to enhancevisibility and attract applicants.
• Serve as a key liaison with high school counselors, alumni,community organizations, and internal departments (e.g. financialaid, academic advising, marketing).
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, data privacyregulations (e.g. FERPA), and ethical admissions standards.
• Contribute to office-wide planning, budgeting for recruitmenttravel/events, process improvements, and special projects asassigned by the Director.
• Perform other duties to support the admissions and enrollmentteam.

Working Conditions

• Full-time position with a flexible schedule requiringsignificant travel, evening, and weekend commitments during peakperiods (fall and spring).
• Hybrid - a combination of in-office work, remote/virtual work,on-campus events, and off-campus travel. The position requires anon-campus presence for a minimum of 6–8 days per month, generallystructured as either one full week or two shorter weeks on campus,depending on departmental needs and the event/recruitmentcalendar.
• When on campus it would be in Morris, MN
• Occasional lifting of recruitment materials and eventsetup.

This leadership role offers the chance to shape institutionalenrollment while directly impacting students’ educationaljourneys.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution plus at leastfour years of progressively responsible experience in collegeadmission, recruitment, enrollment management, or a closely relatedfield (e.g., student affairs, advising, sales/marketing ineducation). (Master’s degree in higher education, counseling,business, communications, or related field plus at least two yearsrelevant experience preferred).
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience, or demonstrated ability to lead projects and mentor staff.
• Strong knowledge of undergraduate admission processes,recruitment strategies, application evaluation, and enrollmenttrends.
• Excellent interpersonal, public speaking, and written/verbalcommunication skills with the ability to engage audienceseffectively.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering access, belonging, andstudent success for individuals from diverse backgrounds andexperiences.
• Proficiency with enrollment management software/CRM systems(e.g., Slate) and Microsoft Office Suite; strong data analysis andreporting skills.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness/ability to travelextensively (including evenings, weekends, and overnight stays)during peak recruitment seasons.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising admissions counselors or managing a recruitment team/territory.
• Familiarity with financial aid processes, scholarship awarding,transfer credit evaluation, or international admission.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding enrollmentgoals.
• Experience with event planning, digital marketing, social mediastrategy, or virtual recruitment tools.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Rang e: $52,450 - $58,000; depending oneducation/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% A ppointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for moreinformation regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional trainingand degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition BenefitProgram
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counselingat no cost

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important tonote that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. Thisapproach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions ofeach candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of ourcommitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered toincoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversityand inclusion in enriching the employment experience of itsemployees and in supporting the academic mission. The University iscommitted to attracting and retaining employees with varyingidentities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to andopportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment withoutregard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender,age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteranstatus, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successfulcompletion of a background check. Our presumption is thatprospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminalconvictions do not automatically disqualify finalists fromemployment.

About University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota Morris (UMN Morris) makes its home on a121-year-old campus on the western edge of the state and is one ofthe top public liberal arts colleges in the nation. The small,close-knit campus emphasizes faculty/student collaboration inresearch, study abroad, and community engaged learning. Deeplyrooted in the tall grass prairies of Minnesota, the campus also hasadvanced sustainable, environmentally friendly initiatives thathave grown to levels of national leadership and touch nearly allaspects of campus life.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized byForbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employerfor Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State(2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence &Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-lifeflexibility.