Director of Undergraduate Admissions

Texas Christian University; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Christian University seeks a Director of Undergraduate Admission to lead the university's undergraduate admission functions and recruitment plan. The role involves ensuring strategic direction, supervising Associate Directors, and collaborating with campus partners to meet enrollment goals.

The position requires a Master’s degree and 7+ years in admissions with supervisory responsibilities, plus strong communication and data skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• 7+ years experience in admissions in a higher education environment with supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and tactical leadership of undergraduate admission functions.
• Develop recruitment plan for first-year, transfer and international students with Dean of Admission.
• Supervise staff representing TCU at recruiting events and visits to high schools.
• Lead operations, services, programs, and budgets for undergraduate recruitment.
• Collaborate with campus partners (financial aid, housing, registrar, etc.).
• Analyze data to guide enrollment strategies and report to senior leadership.
• Utilize data analytics and CRM for tracking enrollment performance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Data analytics

CRM management

Staff development

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Slate CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary:

The Director of Undergraduate Admission is responsible for supporting the undergraduate admission processes by assisting in planning and executing policy and programming, recommending admission actions, and supervising Associate Directors of Admission. The Director of Undergraduate Admission will be a strategic partner in the development of a comprehensive recruitment plan informed by data best practices. Purview will contain domestic first-year and transfer admission and international admission.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

1. Provides strategic and tactical leadership of the university undergraduate admission functions.
2. Develop recruitment plan for all undergraduate audiences including first-year, transfer and international students in conjunction with the Dean of Admission. Supervises staff responsible for representing TCU at recruiting events both on- and off-campus; supporting events at TCU; visiting high schools to conduct recruiting activities; conducting informational and evaluative sessions; establishing rapport with candidates; recommending admissions actions.
3. Assists the Dean with the student search process, track ROI on vendor relations.
4. Lead, oversee and implement all operations, services, program, activities, and budgets related to recruitment of the incoming undergraduate class. Identifies recruiting strategies by monitoring trends at peer and aspirant institutions for recruiting opportunities; develops policies related to trends and best practices in admission.
5. Stays abreast of and collaborates with key partners across campus (e.g. financial aid, housing, registrar, student affairs, etc.)
6. Collects, compiles, and analyzes occupational, scholarship, departmental, economic, and market data for dissemination to provide strategic recommendations used to target potential students more effectively. Prepares reports in concert with the Director of Admission Systems.
7. Utilize predictive modeling/data analytics and institute performance indicators to track departmental efficiency, monitor achievement of enrollment goals, and forecast probabilities and trends.
8. High proficiency in creating and managing queries, reports, and workflows within a CRM, such as Slate.
9. Cultivates and establishes partnerships with key professional associations, individuals in higher and secondary education institutions and TCU constituents across campus.
10. Recruits, selects, counsels and disciplines staff to accomplish department goals.
11. Trains staff by developing and implementing programs.
12. Represents the Office of Admission in public and in senior leadership meetings when Dean of Admission is unavailable.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree.
• 7+ years’ experience in admissions in a higher education environment with added responsibility, including supervisory experience.

Preferred Education & Experience:

None

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• Valid Texas Driver's License or ability to obtain a required State of Texas license within 90 days.
• Must be insurable under the university motor vehicle requirements.

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of strong communication and organizational techniques.
• Knowledge of university admissions practices, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of liberal arts and sciences university programs.
• Knowledge of multi-cultural university campus.
• Knowledge of college life.
• Knowledge of customer service techniques.
• Skill in written and oral communication.
• Skill in some or all components of Microsoft Office.
• Skill in manipulating data for analysis and reporting.
• Skill in CRM or other admission databases.
• Ability to interact with prospective students and their families.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with prospective students, parents, counselors and alumni.
• Ability to train and lead staff.
• Ability to provide innovative thought leadership for a fast-paced office.

TCU Core Competencies:

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 25 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Work is indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
• This role is an on campus, in-person position.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

Employment Values Statement:

Texas Christian University values Integrity, Engagement, Community, and Excellence in the workplace. TCU treats applicants and employees with fairness and respect. TCU hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and their commitment to making a positive impact on our student-centered community. TCU is an equal opportunity employer and follows all applicable employment laws. TCU fairly considers all qualified individuals, ensuring we are a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.