Student Admissions Director

Scope of Position/Essential Duties

Oversees the efforts to identify, recruit, evaluate and enroll prospective students and directs daily operations.
Assists with applying and monitoring academic policy and standards to the student admission process.
Including monitoring Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education policies and ensuring procedures are in compliance with policy.
Provides oversight and coordination of the student admissions process.
Interacts with departments to develop and maintain an enrollment management system.
Manages budget and staff, including hiring, firing, training, conducting performance appraisals, disciplining, delegating tasks, overseeing work, and development.
Presents information to various prospective students and other groups regarding The University of Oklahoma, higher education, financial aid and other related topics.
Maintains student administrative records.

Operations

Covers 50+ team members engaging in application processing and holistic review of applications.
Manages the temporary employee team that assists with application processing.
Coordinates printing admission mailings including decision notification systems.
Supervises team member responsible for daily admission mailings.
Conducts annual training for individuals processing admissions applications.
Manages the communication and document collection for students reviewed by the Admissions Review Committee.

Supervision

Works in close collaboration with the Director of Strategic Technology to ensure our admissions technology matches with needed business practices, and to create operational efficiencies in all admissions processes.
Works in close collaboration with the Recruitment teams in the Office of Admissions and Recruitment.
Serves on committees and performs special projects.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree.
• 60 months of related experience in higher education.
• Will accept 48 months related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 108 months related experience.

Department Preference

• Bachelor's degree.

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check

• Yes.