Director of Evaluations - University of South Florida

About the Role

The Director of Evaluations provides strategic leadership and oversight for the comprehensive review and decision-making processes associated with undergraduate admissions at the University of South Florida. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Admissions, the Director is responsible for the administration of first-year and transfer application evaluation and decisioning processes to ensure compliance with university policies, Florida Board of Governors regulations, and applicable state and federal laws.

The Director oversees the review of applications for admission, supervises professional and support staff responsible for credential evaluation and admissions decisions, and ensures efficient, accurate, and student-centered processing of undergraduate applications. This role also provides leadership for document management, Florida Residency, and specialized admissions processes, including Special Talent admissions (e.g., athletics, arts programs, ROTC, and other designated populations), and coordinates the undergraduate admission appeals process through the Faculty Admissions Committee.

The Director plays a critical role in advancing institutional enrollment goals while maintaining the integrity, consistency, and transparency of the admissions process.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for undergraduate admissions evaluation and decision-making processes.
• Administer first-year and transfer application evaluation and decisioning processes in compliance with university policies, Florida Board of Governors regulations, and applicable state and federal laws.
• Oversee the review of applications for admission and supervise professional and support staff responsible for credential evaluation and admissions decisions.
• Ensure efficient, accurate, and student-centered processing of undergraduate applications.
• Lead document management and Florida Residency determination processes.
• Manage specialized admissions processes, including Special Talent admissions (e.g., athletics, arts programs, ROTC, and other designated populations).
• Coordinate the undergraduate admission appeals process through the Faculty Admissions Committee.
• Advance institutional enrollment goals while maintaining the integrity, consistency, and transparency of the admissions process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Senior-level experience in admissions/enrollment, specifically in application evaluation and decision-making processes.

Institution

University of South Florida, Student Success division (comprised of 60 departments providing academic support, engagement opportunities, health & wellness services, and enhancement of the educational experience). The Office of Admissions is responsible for recruitment, admission, and enrollment of domestic and international undergraduate and graduate students.

Job Type: Full-Time
Location: On-campus, Tampa, Florida