Director of Admissions

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences • Yakima, WA

75d • $67,200 - $107,500

About The Position

The Director of Admissions develops and leads the graduate student admission and recruitment efforts, including training, communications, events, short and long-range planning, supervision, policy review, data analysis, and compliance. The director collaborates with the VP and AVP for Enrollment Management and the Marketing and Communications staff to develop strategies for use of website, digital advertising, social media marketing, and recruitment material and messaging. Leads in developing and implementing annual recruitment plans.

Requirements

• Required: Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred: Master's Degree
• Required: 4-6 years of experience
• Preferred: Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in enrollment management, admissions, recruitment, or a related area within a higher education setting.

Nice To Haves

• Skill in effective communication (both written and oral)
• Skill in independent data-informed decision making
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another
• Skill in problem solving, interpreting data, identifying trends, and applying insights
• Skill in public speaking
• Skill in supervision, team leadership, management, and staff development
• Knowledge of marketing principles, best practices, and techniques relevant to student recruitment
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
• Knowledge of database systems such as Slate, Colleague, or other student information systems
• Knowledge of event planning, processes, and techniques
• Ability to travel to other cities and states, a valid driver’s license, and real ID for air travel
• Ability to develop and execute strategic recruitment and admissions plans

Responsibilities

• Leads the admission process by managing, evaluating, reporting, and planning to meet University goals.
• Develops and implements comprehensive data-informed recruitment strategies for graduate programs in conjunction with marketing and academic schools/colleges.
• Assesses admissions and recruitment activities, and processes and procedures for effectiveness and alignment with the University mission.
• Supervises admission and recruitment personnel, which includes work allocation, training, and enforcement of policy and procedures.
• Represents PNWU at recruitment and outreach events, locally, regionally, and nationally.
• Advises and counsels academic programs, staff, and prospective students on admission guidelines and requirements.
• Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, attending professional development courses, conferences, and training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need.

Benefits

• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403b with Roth Option
• Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree