Strategic Director – Undergraduate Admissions

Maryland Institute College of Art; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 76,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Institute College of Art seeks a Director of Undergraduate Admission to lead recruitment, portfolio review, and enrollment strategy for its undergraduate programs. The role manages admissions staff, collaborates with Financial Aid, Marketing, and other departments, and uses data analytics to guide decisions.

The Director will oversee on-campus and off-campus recruitment events, develop strategic plans, and ensure efficient admissions operations while advancing MICA’s enrollment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in higher education administration, student affairs, business administration, or a related field.
• 8 years of experience in admissions/enrollment management, with 5 years at management level supervising staff.
• Experience using enrollment data, analytics, and CRM systems to develop recruitment strategies, monitor performance, and project enrollment outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead undergraduate recruitment, application/portfolio review processes, and enrollment strategy.
• Supervise admissions staff and develop data-informed recruitment plans.
• Oversee on- and off-campus recruitment events and collaborate with campus partners.
• Manage Slate CRM configurations, workflows, automated communications, and reporting.
• Develop and monitor the undergraduate admissions budget and allocate resources.

Skills

Leadership

Analytics

Strategic enrollment

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in higher education administration or related field

Tools

Slate CRM

Job description

Maryland Institute College of Art seeks a Director of Undergraduate Admission to lead recruitment, portfolio review, and enrollment strategy for its undergraduate programs. The role manages admissions staff, collaborates with Financial Aid, Marketing, and other departments, and uses data analytics to guide decisions.

The Director will oversee on-campus and off-campus recruitment events, develop strategic plans, and ensure efficient admissions operations while advancing MICA’s enrollment