Job Summary

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Experience, the Director of Undergraduate Admissions & Recruitment leads a diverse team of professionals, including Associate/Assistant Directors, Coordinators, and counselors responsible for recruiting a wide array of student populations, such as first-time freshmen, transfer, adult learners, military-affiliated, online, and more. This role involves the development and execution of creative recruitment strategies that align with university goals, ensuring sustained student enrollment growth. The Director collaborates with various university stakeholders, monitors recruitment data and metrics, assists with the planning and execution of on-campus and off-campus events, and manages recruitment budgets. As part of the admissions leadership team, the incumbent will assist in the development and execution of annual recruitment plans and consistently exhibit service, collaboration, and excellence as championed by the Division of Enrollment, Marketing and Student Success.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise Associate Directors, Assistant Directors and Coordinators, providing leadership to a team of professional recruitment staff who serve all student populations to include first-time freshman, dual enrollment, transfer, readmit, adult and nontraditional, fully online, military-affiliated, transient, and post-baccalaureate Provide effective budget management for recruitment expenses Develop and maintain a culture of student-first service excellence and model a high level of integrity and service for all members of the team at all times Serve as a key member of the leadership team for the Office of Admissions Engage and recruit prospective students, their families, supporters, community partners, and other stakeholders, fostering connections that ultimately contribute to the growth of new undergraduate enrollments at Georgia Southern University Collaborate with the Events & Visitation team to plan and implement on and off-campus recruitment events, and attend all major admissions events on campus and off campus Perform data analysis, carefully monitoring admission funnel metrics to assess recruitment success and make adjustments as necessary Work effectively with a wide range of diverse constituencies, including faculty, deans and senior staff, admission office colleagues, students, parents, school counselors and alumni Develop and execute a creative and innovative approach to student recruitment that supports strategic recruitment goals and plans for sustained new student enrollment to meet university goals and assist in the creation and execution of the yearly recruitment plan Provide general support, as needed, for special projects in fulfillment of departmental objectives

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements Bachelor's Degree Other Required Qualifications An appreciation for the cyclical nature of admission work and the flexibility to handle a variety of duties and projects throughout the day as well as throughout the year including weekend work Required Experience Five (5) or more years of admissions experience with at least two (2) years of supervisory experience Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to respond to high-pressure situations Experience with CRM systems

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications Masters degree in higher education or a related field Preferred Experience Seven (7) or more years of admissions recruitment experience Experience in a college admissions or enrollment office Experience with Banner SIS Experience with Technolutions Slate CRM

Proposed Salary

$90,000

Required Documents to Attach

Resume Cover Letter Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES Consistently exhibit engaging customer service Ability to support various constituencies served by the University Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines KNOWLEDGE Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success SKILLS Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills Strong organizational and analytical skills and excellent attention to detail Excel at work in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment An appreciation for the cyclical nature of admission work and the flexibility to handle a variety of duties and projects throughout the day, as well as throughout the year, including weekend work Demonstrate outstanding organizational skills

Apply Before Date

October 20, 2025 Application review may begin on October 2, 2025.