Director, Admissions - Recruitment

University of Miami; Whitten (IA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami’s Division of Enrollment Management seeks a full-time Director, Admissions - Recruitment in Coral Gables, FL to lead undergraduate recruitment, oversee a team of 10 full-time staff and four direct reports, and travel domestically and internationally with a weekly in-office presence and hybrid options.

Responsibilities include shaping recruitment strategy, coordinating campus visits, collaborating with Financial Aid and EM Marketing, and mentoring staff to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field required, Master’s Degree preferred
• 10 years of professional experience within higher education; prior management experience required
• Must possess excellent management, presentation, communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills
• Must have the ability to work independently, as well as with teams of colleagues, and possess the aptitude for detail-oriented tasks
• Must possess strong time management skills, a sense of humor, and have the ability to prioritize and balance responsibilities
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form, including giving presentations
• Ability to lead team to achievement of project goals
• Ability to work independently and successfully in CRM system (Slate) and reader platform (Slate Reader)
• Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations
• Ability to establish department goals, and objectives, that support the strategic plan
• Ability to effectively plan, delegate, and supervise the work of others
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships, both internally and externally
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and balance numerous responsibilities
• Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Leads the recruitment strategy on behalf of Undergraduate Admission, which includes direct management of both domestic and international travel
• Oversight for three additional areas that are managed by the three associate directors who report to this role: anti-melt, major campus events and the daily visit experience (Visit Center)
• Crafts and manages onboarding process for new hires and oversees in-house professional development for full-time staff
• Responsible for leading and managing a team of admission professionals
• Manages Slate (Technologies) platforms to lead accurate, timely reporting to internal and external constituents
• Explains educational programs, expected outcomes, student services, and financial considerations to students, parents, and educators
• Makes prompt and effective contact with prospective and admitted candidates
• Secures personally developed inquiries by obtaining the contact information of those that may be interested in programs offered via off-campus events and campus visits
• General office duties, which include meeting with walk-in visitors and giving presentations to guests
• Participates in off-campus events to move prospective students through the pipeline (including high school/community college visits, college fairs, and yield events)
• Evaluate undergraduate applications for admission based on the University’s recruiting goals and standards
• Counsel important stakeholders: parents, applicants, and school counselors regarding the University of Miami’s admission policies and procedures
• Attend on-campus admission events (open houses, admitted student events…)
• Expertly liaises with Financial Aid, EM Marketing, and Admission Operations teams
• Performs employee evaluations of direct reports
• Analyzes enrollment reports from all sources, and makes subsequent recommendations to the rest of leadership
• Other advanced, or “large-scale” project work as assigned

Skills

Leadership & management

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Slate

Job description

The University of Miami Division of Enrollment Management has an exciting opportunity for a full time Director, Admissions - Recruitment to work in Coral Gables, FL. Under the direction of the Executive Director or Assistant Vice President, the Director of Admission, Recruitment plays a lead role in recruiting and enrolling qualified students for admission to the school in accordance with all applicable internal and external policies and regulations. This position oversees the entire Recruitment team which includes 10 full time employees and four direct reports (3 associate directors and 1 assistant director). Up to 4 weeks of domestic and/or international travel in the fall and up to 2 weeks in the spring will be required. This includes occasional evening and weekend commitment especially during specific times of the year between September and May. This position requires weekly in office presence and is open to being hybrid with designated remote work time.

Core Responsibilities:

• Leads the recruitment strategy on behalf of Undergraduate Admission, which includes direct management of both domestic and international travel.
• Oversight for three additional areas that are managed by the three associate directors who report to this role: anti-melt, major campus events and the daily visit experience (Visit Center).
• Crafts and manages onboarding process for new hires and oversees in-house professional development for full-time staff.
• Responsible for leading and managing a team of admission professionals
• Manages Slate (Technologies) platforms to lead accurate, timely reporting to internal and external constituents
• Explains educational programs, expected outcomes, student services, and financial considerations to students, parents, and educators
• Makes prompt and effective contact with prospective and admitted candidates
• Secures personally developed inquiries by obtaining the contact information of those that may be interested in programs offered via off-campus events and campus visits
• General office duties, which include meeting with walk-in visitors and giving presentations to guests
• Participates in off-campus events to move prospective students through the pipeline (including high school/community college visits, college fairs, and yield events)
• Evaluate undergraduate applications for admission based on the University’s recruiting goals and standards
• Counsel important stakeholders: parents, applicants, and school counselors regarding the University of Miami’s admission policies and procedures
• Attend on-campus admission events (open houses, admitted student events…)
• Expertly liaises with Financial Aid, EM Marketing, and Admission Operations teams
• Performs employee evaluations of direct reports
• Analyzes enrollment reports from all sources, and makes subsequent recommendations to the rest of leadership
• Other advanced, or “large-scale” project work as assigned

Salary range: $100,000-$110,000

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field required, Master’s Degree preferred
• 10 years of professional experience within higher education; prior management experience required
• Must possess excellent management, presentation, communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills
• Must have the ability to work independently, as well as with teams of colleagues, and possess the aptitude for detail-oriented tasks
• Must possess strong time management skills, a sense of humor, and have the ability to prioritize and balance responsibilities
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form, including giving presentations
• Ability to lead team to achievement of project goals
• Ability to work independently and successfully in CRM system (Slate) and reader platform (Slate Reader)
• Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations
• Ability to establish department goals, and objectives, that support the strategic plan
• Ability to effectively plan, delegate, and supervise the work of others
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships, both internally and externally
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and balance numerous responsibilities
• Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida. With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff

The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.