Director of Undergraduate Admissions — Mission-Driven

Praxis, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental

Retirement plan

Tuition remission

Job summary

Taylor University is seeking a Director of Undergraduate Admissions to provide strategic and operational leadership for the recruitment and enrollment of traditional undergraduate students.

The Director will oversee admissions strategy, team, and operations, working with Financial Aid, Marketing, and faculty to meet annual enrollment goals and build a strong recruitment pipeline for the future. A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and Taylor's mission is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• Progressive experience in undergraduate admissions or enrollment management.
• Proven leadership and people development experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the undergraduate admissions team, creating a collaborative, accountable culture.
• Develop and execute recruitment and yield strategies for traditional undergrad and transfer students.
• Establish enrollment goals and geographies; monitor progress and adjust strategy.
• Oversee admissions operations: counselor travel, campus visits, events, review processes, and policies.
• Recruit, hire, supervise, and develop admissions staff; recognize team success.
• Build partnerships with feeder high schools, churches, alumni, and community partners.
• Identify new recruitment opportunities to strengthen reach and long-term enrollment growth.
• Collaborate across departments to advance enrollment, discounts, and student success goals.
• Manage the undergraduate admissions budget and allocate resources strategically.
• Represent Undergraduate Admissions on committees and contribute to strategic initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Enrollment management

Strategic planning

Budget management

Data analysis

Relationship building

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Taylor University is seeking a Director of Undergraduate Admissions to provide strategic and operational leadership for the recruitment and enrollment of traditional undergraduate students.

The Director will oversee admissions strategy, team, and operations, working with Financial Aid, Marketing, and faculty to meet annual enrollment goals and build a strong recruitment pipeline for the future. A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and Taylor's mission is required.