Director of Admissions Operations

• Assists Executive Director of Enrollment Management in long-range planning, personnel issues and budgetary matters. Responsible for the overall budget for the Office of Admissions including budget reconciliations, payroll reconciliations, budget approvals, purchasing.
• Administers the University's prospective/admitted student database and customer relationship management systems. Ensures the integrity of these systems as well as the productivity of these systems in the admissions function.
• Interacts regularly with the Offices of Financial Aid, Information Technology Services, Institutional Research and Assessment and other campus units.
• Provides accurate data to appropriate agencies and campus offices in a timely fashion, as requested, to ensure compliance with Board, state, and federal regulatory policy.
• Evaluates undergraduate transcripts for admissions purposes; counsels students having problems related to the admissions process
• Supervises admissions support team (transcript evaluation, mailings, CRM).
• Interacts regularly with student athletes and/or Department of Athletics personnel and maintains compliance related to student athletes and athletics personnel. Reports concerns or possible violations to these guidelines to immediate supervisor.
• Responsible for international admissions; supports the admission and ongoing enrollment of international students in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Serves as the university Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) for international student programs; ensures that required documentation is appropriately maintained and reported to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.
• Responsible for the management and supervision of the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) data collection and tracking system; ensures that the system is current and accurate; responds to requests for information or assistance as requested.
• Works with high school and community college counselors to promote the University and admissions process.
• Attends prospective student parties, counselor luncheons, and alumni chapter meetings as needed.
• Participates in student recruitment programs with other members of the faculty and staff.
• Serves as a resource and makes recommendations to the Executive Director of Enrollment Management in regards to admissions policies and processes.
• Makes recommendations in regards to scholarship programs.
• Coordinates with other members of the Enrollment Management leadership team and University Relations to develop marketing information necessary for recruitment such as brochures, posters, promotional items and digital advertising.
• Serves as a resource in planning of recruiting activities and process and supports Admissions recruiting team.
• Works closely with the Associate Director of Recruitment on budget management in support of recruiting operations (travel, printed materials, events, supplies, etc.).
• Maintains accuracy of the Admissions webpages.
• Serves on university committees and councils as specified by policy and as requested.
• Performs other reasonable duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred; seasoned professional knowledge equivalent to a master's degree required.

• At least three years of experience working in an admissions environment; five years preferred
• Functional knowledge of the Slate CRM, Microsoft Office Suite. Banner experience preferred.
• Experience supervising others
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Strong belief in working with a collaborative spirit to achieve successful outcomes for faculty, staff, students, and the region
• Commitment to working inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community.
• Possess and maintain valid driver's license
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident of the U.S. to serve as PDSO

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