Assistant Director of Admissions

About the role

Baylor University, founded before Texas was a state, is a premier institution of higher education recognized for its commitment to research and doctoral education. It is among 187 R1 institutions, with 52 being private universities. Baylor has been named one of the nation’s “Great Colleges to Work For” since 2011.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Accelerate Admissions and the Baylor Bridge Program, managing policies, deadlines, and workflows across pre-college initiatives
• Ensure compliance with billing and reporting requirements in collaboration with campus partners and coordinate curriculum planning with academic units to maintain sufficient course availability and proactively address capacity concerns
• Maintain expertise in admissions policies and procedures and deep knowledge of Baylor’s academic, social, and spiritual opportunities to ensure clear, compelling messaging tailored to diverse audiences
• Support the development of strategic initiatives and partnerships that strengthen pre-college pathways to Baylor while maintaining annual marketing updates, website accuracy, and program guidebooks
• Oversee middle and early high school programming, ensuring consistency in messaging, execution, and measurable outcomes
• Manage budget planning and resource allocation for early-pipeline initiatives, and coach staff in building strong relationships with schools, counselors, and community partners to support long-term pipeline growth and enrollment goals
• Manage a designated geographic recruitment territory, representing Baylor through virtual programming, counselor engagement, and targeted outreach
• Counsel prospective students and families through the application, admission, and next-step processes while utilizing Slate to develop data-informed recruitment strategies and personalized communication plans
• Maintain intermediate financial aid knowledge to support counseling strategies across pre-college and early-pipeline initiatives
• Guide supervised staff in communicating value, affordability, and scholarship pathways to families earlier in the college search process
• Collaborate with counseling leadership and One-Stop to ensure accurate and timely information sharing that supports long-term enrollment planning
• Develop informational materials for camp participants and families, attend select camp events as a Baylor representative and create a tracking system linking camp participation to future recruitment engagement
• Create and execute an annual engagement plan with measurable participation and enrollment outcomes, tracking results and recommending strategies to strengthen Baylor’s presence and pipeline growth across the Greater Waco/McLennan County area and beyond

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and four years of relevant experience are required.
• A master's degree and five years of relevant experience is preferred.
• A valid US Driver License with a clear driving record of at least two years is required.
• Must be able to travel outside of the state of Texas.

Qualifications

• Additional education or experience will be considered in lieu of one another.

Skills

• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools

Benefits

Baylor offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.