Assistant Director, Traditional Undergraduate Admissions

Lindenwood University; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid tuition benefits

Tuition discounts for doctoral program

Comprehensive benefits plan

Paid holidays

Free lunch Fridays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Lindenwood University in Missouri is seeking an Assistant Director, Traditional Undergraduate Admissions to supervise a recruitment and enrollment team and drive enrollment strategies for traditional programs. This role collaborates with the director of traditional undergraduate enrollment to ensure efficient admissions processes and strong student service.

The position oversees admissions operations, analyzes data, and plans recruitment events to expand enrollment across all modalities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading admissions programs and teams.
• Strong collaboration with cross-functional departments.
• Ability to analyze enrollment data and metrics.

Responsibilities

• Manages the recruitment, admission, and enrollment process for traditional undergraduate programs.
• Coordinates with Enrollment Management to ensure efficient admissions operations and student-focused service.
• Leads strategic recruitment planning and manages staff directly, providing leadership and mentorship.

Job description

Welcome to Career Opportunities at Lindenwood University.

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, life insurance, 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 meal on Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included.
• Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy.

JOB TITLE SUMMARY

Job Title: Assistant Director, Traditional Undergraduate Admissions

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 Undergraduate Admissions

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

Job Summary

The assistant director of traditional undergraduate student enrollment provides direct supervision and leads a team responsible for multiple facets of recruitment, enrollment, and student-focused service for Enrollment Management. This position works in collaboration with the director of traditional undergraduate student enrollment to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of the admissions and enrollment processes, as well as assists with strategic planning and execution of all recruitment efforts.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Job Responsibilities and Execution

• Manages the recruitment, admission, and enrollment process for academic programs and modalities offered through the University
• Complies with all federal, state, and institutional policies and procedures, inclusive of accreditation standards
• Assists with strategic planning and development for Enrollment Management
• Supervises admissions and recruitment staff directly, providing leadership and mentorship in executing the University's vision and mission
• 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 and executes recruitment events; collaborates on community and corporate recruitment initiatives to drive 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 outreach campaigns
• Ensures accurate and professional documentation of all written and verbal communications with students, faculty, and staff

Leadership and Strategic Thinking

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

Employee Management and Development

• Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence
• Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the University's values
• Recruits, interviews,