Student Admission Director

Scope Of Position/Essential Duties

• Leads and supervises the Oklahoma Recruitment professional team of admissions counselors.
• Manages staff and budget.
• Serves as key stakeholder in planning and executing on-campus and off-campus recruitment events.
• Mines data and strategically forms and leads the recruitment teams efforts nationally.
• Creates and fosters relationships with high school counselors.
• Presents to various prospective students and other groups on the topic of The University of Oklahoma, higher education, financial aid, and other topics.
• Collaborates with Admissions & Recruitment senior leadership to enhance the outreach to prospective students.
• Serves as integral member of admissions review committee, which involves extensive application review, regular admission committee work, and ensures the national team stays on track with application review.
• Affords assistance in establishing and maintaining a strategic network of alumni support and with other stakeholders in non-resident locations.
• Participates in professional development conferences and activities.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.
• Regular local and limited national travel and some evening and weekend responsibilities are required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of student privacy laws.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills, including proficiency in navigating and maintaining databases.
• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information.
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to communicate well and build rapport with students, faculty and staff.
• Ability to read and interpret policy as well as State and Federal regulations.
• Ability to supervise staff and communicate directions and expectations effectively.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree.
• 60 months of related experience in higher education.

Required Certifications And Licenses

• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire date.