Director of Admissions

Franciscan University of Steubenville; Steubenville (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan University of Steubenville is seeking a Director of Admissions to provide decisive leadership for the undergraduate admissions team and to drive annual goals for new student enrollment, student profile, and net tuition revenue.

Reporting to the Vice President for Enrollment Management, the Director will guide recruitment strategy, oversee daily operations, and ensure prospective students experience Franciscan's Catholic mission and caring service.

Qualifications

• Lead the undergraduate admissions team and drive annual enrollment goals.
• Provide decisive leadership, coaching counselors, and addressing performance concerns.
• Ensure Franciscan's Catholic mission and character are communicated with warmth and service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the undergraduate admissions team and deliver the University's annual goals for new student enrollment, student profile, and net tuition revenue.
• Coach counselors, review results, and address performance concerns promptly.
• Ensure applicants and families encounter Franciscan's mission with authenticity and responsive service.

Job description

Director of Admissions

Admissions Department

Date: August 28, 2026

Position Available: Director of Admissions

Position Reports to: Vice President for Enrollment Management

Department: Admissions

FLSA Status: Exempt

Schedule: Full Time; Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; some evenings and weekends; some travel is required.

POSITION SUMMARY

Franciscan University is seeking a highly motivated leader to fill the role of Director of Admissions. The successful candidate will provide decisive, visible leadership for the undergraduate admissions team and is accountable for delivering the University's annual goals for new student enrollment, student profile, and net tuition revenue. The Director builds a disciplined and supportive culture by setting clear expectations, coaching counselors, reviewing results, and addressing performance concerns promptly. Reporting to the Vice President for Enrollment Management, the Director leads recruitment strategy and daily operations while ensuring that prospective students and families encounter Franciscan's Catholic mission and Franciscan character with authenticity, warmth, and responsive service.