Director of Undergraduate Admissions & Enrollment Strategy

McKendree University; Lebanon (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

McKendree University seeks a Director of Undergraduate Admission to lead recruitment and enrollment strategies for first‑year and transfer students. You will oversee territory management, events, yield initiatives, and data‑driven decision making to advance campus enrollment goals.

Reporting to the Vice President for Admission and Financial Aid, you will supervise staff, analyze data, forecast activity, and coordinate with Marketing, Financial Aid, and Academic Affairs to optimize messaging and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; five+ years in college admissions or enrollment management; leadership experience preferred.
• Experience supervising staff and managing recruitment territories.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills; ability to forecast enrollment and guide strategy.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inquiry, application, admission, deposits, and enrollment activity; identify risks and opportunities; intervene as needed.
• Recruit, supervise, train, coach, and evaluate undergraduate admissions staff; set territory and team goals.
• Collaborate with Marketing, IT, and Financial Aid to optimize messaging and data systems.
• Represent the university at events, build school partnerships, and contribute to institutional committees.

Skills

Leadership

Enrollment management

Staff supervision

CRM experience

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Ellucian Recruit

CRM systems

MS Office

Job description

McKendree University seeks a Director of Undergraduate Admission to lead recruitment and enrollment strategies for first‑year and transfer students. You will oversee territory management, events, yield initiatives, and data‑driven decision making to advance campus enrollment goals.

Reporting to the Vice President for Admission and Financial Aid, you will supervise staff, analyze data, forecast activity, and coordinate with Marketing, Financial Aid, and Academic Affairs to optimize messaging and