Regional Assistant Director, Texas

Serve as the primary admissions representative for Texas (and additional southern markets as needed), build strong relationships with high school counselors, community-based organizations, alumni, and prospective families.

Plan and execute extensive travel throughout the territory for school visits and college fairs, and represent Lehigh at in-person and virtual events, including evening and weekend sessions.

Partner with admissions leadership to implement regional enrollment initiatives, monitor market trends and analyze data to predict opportunities and outcomes.

Maintain consistent, proactive communication and follow-up with prospective students to support engagement and drive enrollment progression.

Evaluate first-year applications through a holistic process aligned with institutional priorities, interpret diverse secondary school curricula, grading systems, and contexts to assess academic readiness.

Identify qualified candidates for merit-based and special scholarship consideration while strictly maintaining established reading timelines and performance benchmarks.

Participate in collaborative admissions committee discussions and final decision-making processes.

Advise prospective students and families on admissions requirements, financial aid processes, and enrollment steps through engaging in-person and virtual presentations and counseling sessions.

Build and sustain strong relationships with schools, community-based organizations (CBOs), and professional education networks to enhance the university's presence and reputation in the region.

Participate in on-campus training, application reading cycles, and major university events, while mobilizing local alumni for recruitment campaigns, panel discussions, and personalized outreach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• Three to five years of work related experience
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage a large geographic territory in a remote environment
• Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout Texas, with periodic travel to campus and other regions as needed
• Valid driver’s license required