Director, Admissions - Recruitment

University of Miami•Coral Gables, FL

1d•$100,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Miami Division of Enrollment Management has an exciting opportunity for a full time Director, Admissions - Recruitment to work in Coral Gables, FL. Under the direction of the Executive Director or Assistant Vice President, the Director of Admission, Recruitment plays a lead role in recruiting and enrolling qualified students for admission to the school in accordance with all applicable internal and external policies and regulations. This position oversees the entire Recruitment team which includes 10 full time employees and four direct reports (3 associate directors and 1 assistant director). Up to 4 weeks of domestic and/or international travel in the fall and up to 2 weeks in the spring will be required. This includes occasional evening and weekend commitment especially during specific times of the year between September and May. This position requires weekly in office presence and is open to being hybrid with designated remote work time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field required, Master’s Degree preferred
10 years of professional experience within higher education; prior management experience required
Must possess excellent management, presentation, communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills
Must have the ability to work independently, as well as with teams of colleagues, and possess the aptitude for detail-oriented tasks
Must possess strong time management skills, a sense of humor, and have the ability to prioritize and balance responsibilities
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form, including giving presentations
Ability to lead team to achievement of project goals
Ability to work independently and successfully in CRM system (Slate) and reader platform (Slate Reader)
Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations
Ability to establish department goals, and objectives, that support the strategic plan
Ability to effectively plan, delegate, and supervise the work of others
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships, both internally and externally
Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and balance numerous responsibilities
Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Leads the recruitment strategy on behalf of Undergraduate Admission, which includes direct management of both domestic and international travel.
Oversight for three additional areas that are managed by the three associate directors who report to this role: anti-melt, major campus events and the daily visit experience (Visit Center).
Crafts and manages onboarding process for new hires and oversees in-house professional development for full-time staff.
Responsible for leading and managing a team of admission professionals
Manages Slate (Technolutions) platforms to lead accurate, timely reporting to internal and external constituents
Explains educational programs, expected outcomes, student services, and financial considerations to students, parents, and educators
Makes prompt and effective contact with prospective and admitted candidates
Secures personally developed inquiries by obtaining the contact information of those that may be interested in programs offered via off-campus events and campus visits
General office duties, which include meeting with walk-in visitors and giving presentations to guests
Participates in off-campus events to move prospective students through the pipeline (including high school/community college visits, college fairs, and yield events)
Evaluate undergraduate applications for admission based on the University’s recruiting goals and standards
Counsel important stakeholders: parents, applicants, and school counselors regarding the University of Miami’s admission policies and procedures
Attend on-campus admission events (open houses, admitted student events…)
Expertly liaises with Financial Aid, EM Marketing, and Admission Operations teams
Performs employee evaluations of direct reports
Analyzes enrollment reports from all sources, and makes subsequent recommendations to the rest of leadership
Other advanced, or “large-scale” project work as assigned