Strategic Leader, Undergraduate Admissions

Texas Christian University; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Christian University seeks a Director of Undergraduate Admissions to steer strategic and tactical operations for domestic first-year, transfer, and international admissions. You will shape recruitment plans, supervise Associate Directors, and partner across campus to align with enrollment goals.

The role emphasizes data analytics, predictive modeling, and strong leadership in a fast-paced environment. A Master’s degree and 7+ years in admissions are requirements.

Qualifications

• The candidate holds a Master’s degree in a related field with substantial higher education experience.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in undergraduate admissions or related enrollment roles.
• Proven supervisory experience and ability to lead a team of admission professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and tactical leadership of undergraduate admission functions.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive recruitment plan for first-year, transfer, and international students.
• Oversee vendor relations and ROI tracking for the student search process.
• Lead operations and budgets for recruitment, targeting trends and best practices.
• Collaborate with campus partners (financial aid, housing, registrar, etc.) to optimize admissions.
• Utilize data analytics and CRM to forecast enrollment and report performance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

CRM analytics

Staff supervision

Data-driven recruitment

Communication

Microsoft Office

Enrollment planning

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

Slate

Job description

Texas Christian University seeks a Director of Undergraduate Admissions to steer strategic and tactical operations for domestic first-year, transfer, and international admissions. You will shape recruitment plans, supervise Associate Directors, and partner across campus to align with enrollment goals.

The role emphasizes data analytics, predictive modeling, and strong leadership in a fast-paced environment. A Master’s degree and 7+ years in admissions are requirements.