Director of Admissions Strategy

Keck Medicine of USC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Medicine of USC seeks an experienced leader to oversee all enrollment services for a school/department, guiding recruitment, admissions, and related operations. You will partner with central admissions and communications to interpret data, develop strategies, and plan a recruitment calendar that aligns with university goals.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, designing research agendas, evaluating credentials, and driving visibility at events.

Qualifications

• Six years of admissions and recruitment experience in higher education.
• Experience in leadership or management roles in higher education.
• Knowledge of transfer credit policies and financial aid programs.
• Ability to gather, analyze, evaluate and assess large data sets.
• Strong interviewing, counseling, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee enrollment services and processes for a school or department, including recruitment and admission strategies.
• Collaborate with central admissions and communications offices.
• Interpret data regarding recruitment, application, and admission; develop strategies and activities.
• Plan and design enrollment services' research agenda and recruitment calendar.
• Oversee review, evaluation, and reporting of admissions applications and prerequisites.
• Identify marketing messaging and opportunities to increase visibility at recruitment events.
• Supervise unit staff and daily operations; maintain relationships with university community.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Strategic planning

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Keck Medicine of USC seeks an experienced leader to oversee all enrollment services for a school/department, guiding recruitment, admissions, and related operations. You will partner with central admissions and communications to interpret data, develop strategies, and plan a recruitment calendar that aligns with university goals.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, designing research agendas, evaluating credentials, and driving visibility at events.