Assistant Director, Traditional Undergraduate Admissions

Lindenwood University; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid tuition

Doctoral tuition discount

Comprehensive benefits

Free lunch Fridays

Professional development

Paid holidays

Job summary

Lindenwood University in Saint Charles, MO seeks an Assistant Director, Traditional Undergraduate Admissions to lead a team focused on recruitment, enrollment, and student-centered service. The role collaborates with the Director and works to optimize admissions processes and strategic recruitment efforts.

The position reports to the Director, Traditional Undergraduate Admissions, supervising Senior Admissions Counselor and Admissions Counselor roles, with responsibilities across planning,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ related experience in sales or recruiting.
• Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise admissions and recruitment staff directly, providing leadership and mentorship.
• Evaluates applications and academic records to determine admissibility of prospective students.
• Assists in managing day-to-day admissions operations.
• Reports and analyzes enrollment and retention data in collaboration with director.
• Designs, implements, and supports territorial recruitment for Admissions staff; plans events.
• Maintains confidentiality of all school and student matters; handles inquiries and complaints.

Skills

Recruitment

Admissions

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Benefits of Being a Lindenwood Employee:

• Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s(employee, spouse, and dependent) and master’s degree programs(employee and spouse only).
• Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only).
• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, lifeinsurance, disability insurance, and retirement options.
• Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day,Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break(Wednesday - Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 - Jan. 1).
• Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free mealon Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman DiningHall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included.
• Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy .

JOB TITLE SUMMARY

Job Title: Assistant Director, Traditional UndergraduateAdmissions

Job Code: 17493

Division: Enrollment and Marketing

Evaluation Group: Staff Administrator

FLSA Status: Exempt

Grade: A-13

Revision Date: 7.2.25

Reports To: Director, Traditional UndergraduateAdmissions

Positions Supervised: Senior Admissions Counselor,Traditional Students; Admissions Counselor, TraditionalStudents

Job Summary

The assistant director of traditional undergraduate studentenrollment provides direct supervision and leads a team responsiblefor multiple facets of recruitment, enrollment, and student-focusedservice for Enrollment Management. This position works incollaboration with the director of traditional undergraduatestudent enrollment to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of theadmissions and enrollment processes, as well as assists withstrategic planning and execution of all recruitment efforts.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

The intent of this job description is to provide a representativeand level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will berequired of positions given this title and shall not be construedas a declaration of the total duties and responsibilities of anyparticular position. Employees may be directed to performjob-related tasks other than those specifically presented in thisdescription.

Job Responsibilities and Execution

• Manages the recruitment, admission, and enrollment process foracademic programs and modalities offered through theUniversity
• Complies with all federal, state, and institutional policiesand procedures, inclusive of accreditation standards
• Assists with strategic planning and development for EnrollmentManagement
• Supervises admissions and recruitment staff directly, providingleadership and mentorship in executing the University’s vision andmission
• Evaluates applications and academic records to determineadmissibility of prospective students
• Assists in managing day-to-day admissions operations
• Reports and analyzes enrollment and retention data incollaboration with director
• Designs, implements, and supports territorial recruitment forAdmissions staff; plans and executes recruitment events;collaborates on community and corporate recruitment initiatives todrive enrollment
• Maintains confidentiality of all school and student matters;assists the director with student inquiries and/or complaints
• Assists in the planning of recruiting events and outreachcampaigns
• Ensures accurate and professional documentation of all writtenand verbal communications with students, faculty, and staff

Leadership and Strategic Thinking

• Establishes long- and short-term strategic goals based onassessment data and ensures standards for the department and itsfield are met or exceeded
• Adapts and modifies leadership based on new information and/ordata; works to set and unite people on the new direction
• Utilizes effective strategies to build collaboration formaximum execution
• Aligns division/department purpose and actions with relevantUniversity initiatives and higher education trends
• Develops organizational strategies to promote the Universityand assist with retention across all academic formats
• Reviews applicants’ academic credentials and collaborates withacademic schools as necessary to assist applicants
• Promotes the development and implementation of policies,procedures, and standards for Enrollment Management, includingbudget proposals; monitors/authorizes expenditures
• Organizes and leads departmental meetings for faculty andstaff

Employee Management and Development

• Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassadorof the Q2 culture of service excellence
• Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the University’s values
• Recruits, interviews, recommends, welcomes, observes, andmonitors performance of department staff
• Sets clear performance expectations for Admissions personnel inregard to goal attainment, department standards, travelassignments, and the University’s mission; holds employeesaccountable
• Conducts annual employee evaluations based on evidence,observation, and feedback
• Develops employees’ skill sets and provides ideal professionalgrowth opportunities
• Manages human resources reporting and personnel matters forassigned staff, including, but not limited to, timecards, overtimeapproval, and absence requests

Job may require other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 3 years’ related experience in sales orrecruiting
• Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience
• Master’s degree preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities –

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals fromdiverse communities and cultures
• Knowledgeable in areas of recruitment, enrollment management,admissions, financial aid, and academic advising
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and multitask with minimalsupervision
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships withstudents, faculty, and staff
• Ability to collaborate with, advise, and assist the director oftraditional undergraduate student enrollment in all aspects of therecruitment and admissions processes
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Work Environment

Environmental or atmospheric conditionscommonly associated with the performance of this job’s functions.

• General office setting
• Recruitment travel required
• Evening and weekend work required
• Non-Standard Flex

Physical Abilities

• Ability to work effectively at a computer for extended timedaily
• Ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift/carry items commonly found in an office settingincluding, but not limited to, documents, laptops, etc.
• Ability to use repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements totype regularly
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function

For fully remote positions, candidates must reside in or be willingto relocate to one of the following states in which LindenwoodUniversity is authorized to employ:

• Arizona
• Arkansas
• Florida
• Georgia
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Michigan
• Missouri
• Nebraska
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Utah
• Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. TheUniversity complies with appropriate federal, state, and local lawsand provides equal employment opportunities and access toeducational programs without regard to race, color, religion,gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to allqualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University iscommitted to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated toproviding a positive discrimination-free educational workenvironment.