Director of Undergraduate Admissions

University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) seeks an innovative leader to serve as the Director of Undergraduate Admissions. Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management, the director will provide leadership to grow and support undergraduate enrollment and will join a team of nearly 30.

The role emphasizes vision, collaboration with division leaders, and data-driven decision making to guide admissions strategy and actions.

Job description

The University of North Carolina – Greensboro (UNCG) seeks an innovative leader to serve as the next Director of Undergraduate Admissions. The director will report to and work closely with the Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management to provide leadership and coordination to grow and support undergraduate enrollment. UNCG just welcomed its largest first-year class since 2019, and transfer enrollment has grown by more than 25% over the past 5 years. The director will be joining a successful team of nearly 30, including three associate directors.

Working closely with division leaders, the director will shape the vision, guide operational efficiency, drive strategic enhancements, develop staff, and implement technologies to realize the vision. They will be well-versed in current admissions best practices, industry trends, and technological advancements. The director will have a deep understanding of how admissions data should be leveraged to drive strategy and action. They will embrace data-driven decision making and be responsible for communicating admissions funnel information and other relevant data to university constituents to guide planning.

Higher Education is constantly changing, and the successful candidate will be forward-thinking and always ask What’s Next? The director will bring a nimble, progressive approach that asks not what has been done before but rather what is possible. The Director of Undergraduate Admissions will support the goals and vision of the institution to help guide UNCG into the future and help prospective students, communities, and collaborative partners see what makes UNCG a vital and unique place.

Founded more than 130 years ago, UNCG plays a key role within the University of North Carolina system. It is a place where classes are small, and opportunities are large, and where a beautiful campus tucked between trees is minutes away from a charming downtown in North Carolina’s third largest city. Each year, more than 19,000 students choose UNCG and are given the opportunities and essential knowledge needed to become the change makers and problem solvers our world needs. According to U.S. News & World Report, UNCG is the most diverse public university in North Carolina. U.S. News also ranks UNCG first in North Carolina and among the top 20 public institutions in the nation for social mobility of undergraduate students.

UNCG embraces its status as an R2 institution and at the same time is fiercely passionate about student access and community engagement as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI). The University has a growing profile as a national leader in outcomes for students from rural, low-income, and under-represented minority backgrounds. The U.S. Department of Education has recently cited the institution for “excelling in access and success” with Pell-eligible students. UNCG is known for its inclusive learning community with a campus-wide culture that embodies care, quality, and collaboration.

This position is an excellent opportunity for an experienced admission leader seeking career growth in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a proven track record of success in meeting and exceeding enrollment goals, coaching staff to be their best professional selves, and developing defined systems, structures, and strategies to drive outcomes.

In adherence to the UNCG Policy on Discriminatory Conduct:

UNC Greensboro prohibits unlawful harassment of or discrimination against persons. UNC Greensboro is committed to equal opportunity in education and employment for all persons and will not tolerate any discrimination against or harassment of persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and parental status), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin (including language), political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or age.