Executive Director of Admissions

About the Company

Recognized public land-grant research university

Industry Education Management

Type Educational Institution

Founded 1869

Employees 5001-10,000

Categories

Education Best College in Nebraska Big Ten Big Ten Conference Colleges & Universities Colleges in Nebraska Go Big Red Husker Nebraska University of Nebraska Communities E-Learning Higher Education Social Entrepreneurship Universities

Specialties

education research outreach and innovation

About the Role

The Company is seeking an Executive Director of Admissions to lead the strategic efforts in undergraduate admissions and recruitment. The successful candidate will be tasked with the critical mission of attracting and enrolling a talented and diverse student population. This leadership role involves guiding the work of the Office of Admissions and academic units, overseeing a significant budget, and serving as the internal authority on all admissions decisions and processing. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative, transparent, innovative, and entrepreneurial leader, with a strong vision and the confidence to take calculated risks in engaging students and families in new and effective ways.

As the Executive Director of Admissions, the primary responsibilities will include setting the strategic direction for admissions and recruitment, ensuring the alignment of these efforts with the institution's mission and values, and serving as the external voice for the value of a degree from the company. The role requires a leader who is not only adept at managing a team and a budget but is also committed to fostering a work environment that supports personal and professional success. The candidate should be prepared to represent the division in various academic and student affairs committees and be a key member of the leadership team. The company is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Hiring Manager Title Associate Vice Chancellor of Academic Services and Enrollment Management

Travel Percent Less than 10%

Functions

CEO/President Non-Profit Management Education/Academic Administration Operations Strategy