Regional Recruitment Director

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for the role of Assistant Director of Recruitment, a senior position within the Office of Admissions and Orientation. You will lead regional recruitment operations, shape strategic outreach, and guide a team toward meeting enrollment goals across assigned territories.

You will collaborate with the Enrollment Strategy and Partnerships team to strengthen pipelines, support transitions from admission to enrollment, and ensure staff development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and five years of experience in university admissions, recruitment, enrollment management, or a closely related area.
• Experience supervising, training, or coordinating the work of professional staff.
• Ability to use CRM systems, enrollment data, and qualitative evidence to set priorities, assess performance, and communicate recommendations.
• Strong organizational, analytical, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel, including overnight travel and extended periods during peak recruitment cycles, and to represent the university at varied events and functions.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet applicable university driving requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and supervision across assigned areas of responsibility, including recruitment operations within designated territories. Hires, onboards, trains, supervises, coaches, and evaluates Senior Program Coordinators of Regional Recruitment responsible for regional recruitment teams. Establishes regional recruitment priorities and fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, professional growth, and student-centered service.
• Develops and implements data-informed recruitment strategies for assigned regions in alignment with institutional application and enrollment goals and guidance from the Director of Recruitment. Establishes expectations for visits, events, digital engagement, correspondence, counselor outreach, and recruitment travel. Uses enrollment data, market trends, CRM tools, and student engagement indicators to monitor progress toward prospect development, application, enrollment, and transition outcomes.
• Leads program and event planning, staffing, risk management, performance monitoring, and assessment of regional events and works directly with Director of Events for on campus events. Ensures consistent service standards, timely follow-through, and compliance with university policies and procedures. Develops staff capacity to guide prospective students and families throughout the recruitment, admission, and enrollment process and to provide effective coordinated support across university units.
• Cultivate relationships with high school counselors, community college personnel, community organizations, alumni, and university partners. Collaborate with campus stakeholders, including the Enrollment Strategy and Partnerships team, to support recruitment initiatives, strengthen enrollment pipelines, and advance shared partnership and pathway strategies.
• Represents the university at recruitment events, counselor programs, conferences, community meetings, and other off and on campus events and activities. Travels extensively in support of recruitment efforts and operates a personal, rental, or university vehicle as needed.
• Evaluates applications for admission and oversees regional recruitment team participation in file review activities. Supports scholarship review and selection processes while ensuring timely completion of admissions-related responsibilities.
• Serves as a contributing member for the Recruitment Leadership team. Works to share relevant student and pipeline data, support onboarding readiness, and ensure a seamless handoff for admitted and enrolling students with Director of Recruitment; participates in cross-functional journey within Orientation and First-Year Experience as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Slate CRM

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for the role of Assistant Director of Recruitment, a senior position within the Office of Admissions and Orientation. You will lead regional recruitment operations, shape strategic outreach, and guide a team toward meeting enrollment goals across assigned territories.

You will collaborate with the Enrollment Strategy and Partnerships team to strengthen pipelines, support transitions from admission to enrollment, and ensure staff development