FranU Director Undergraduate Admissions

FMOLHS • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

The Director of Undergraduate Admissions provides leadership to the Undergraduate Admissions staff and oversees admissions and recruitment processes for all academic programs at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (FranU). The role supports the University's enrollment goals and its commitment to diversity and inclusiveness through holistic recruitment and admissions practices. The Director has ultimate responsibility for all phases of undergraduate recruitment and admissions while providing professional, courteous service to current and prospective students, advisors, alumni, faculty, and staff.

The position engages FranU's Catholic and Franciscan mission and identity by modeling Franciscan values, promoting justice for the communities served, and integrating Catholic and Franciscan intellectual traditions in courses, programs, and services. It guides the admissions team, develops recruitment plans and admissions policies, collaborates with university leaders, and supports admissions technology and process improvements. Recruitment travel is approximately 15–20%.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience in Student Admissions.
• At least two years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with Banner, Datatel Colleague, Ellucian, Technolutions Slate, or other admissions databases.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage FranU’s Catholic and Franciscan mission and identity by modeling Franciscan values, promoting justice, and integrating Catholic and Franciscan intellectual traditions in courses, programs, and services.
• Oversee and guide the Undergraduate Admissions Team in establishing recruitment strategies, admissions processes, policies, and procedures for all academic programs while preserving program-specific nuances.
• Provide standardized training to support holistic, consistent, unbiased, and professional applicant review.
• Coordinate and participate in recruitment travel, approximately 15–20%, and represent FranU at on- and off-campus events while promoting educational programs to prospective students, pre-health advisors, and the public.
• Serve as the primary internal and external contact for Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment decision-making activities.
• Collaborate with the Vice President for Enrollment Management, Deans, Program Directors, and Enrollment Management Leadership.
• Develop and implement an annual Undergraduate Recruitment Plan, including reviewing prior-year results, setting enrollment goals, developing recruitment strategies, and assessing budgetary impact.
• Work with institutional leadership to develop admissions policies and selection criteria that balance experience, attributes, and metrics.
• Assess national trends periodically to support evidence-based screening and alignment with best practices.
• Collaborate on reviewing and developing advertising, promotional materials, and website content that reflect FranU’s commitment to recruiting a diverse and inclusive student body.
• Support the development and effective use of admissions technology and systems to improve communication, reporting, and application review.
• Participate in campus-wide events such as orientation and graduation, and other Student Affairs and Enrollment Management initiatives that support student engagement and success.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to meet evolving University needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed