Director of Undergraduate Admissions
If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.
As part of a reorganization in the Division of Enrollment Management, Indiana State University is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as Director of Undergraduate Admissions (DUA), who will lead our Undergraduate student recruitment efforts, focusing on first-time, first-year and transfer students. In this pivotal role the DUA will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the UG admissions process, from initial prospect engagement to enrollment. The Director will play a central role in shaping and executing policies and strategies that align with the University's enrollment management goals. The DUA will report directly to the Vice President for Enrollment Management.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the undergraduate student recruitment process, ensuring a seamless transition from prospect to enrolled student.
Design, develop, and implement policies and strategies to support the University's enrollment objectives, focusing particularly on first-time, first-year and transfer students.
Oversee a comprehensive, data-informed recruitment and admissions process to attract qualified and talented freshmen and transfer students.
Collaborate with the Enrollment Management leadership team to align recruitment efforts with broader institutional goals.
Utilize data and analytics to inform decision-making and optimize recruitment strategies.
Required Qualifications:
Qualified candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in any related field and 5-6 years in experience. Candidates must also have a valid driver’s license.
Application Process:
This position is open until filled. The review of applications will begin on October 18, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. For a full description and to apply, please visit: the Institution:
Indiana State University is a Tier 2 national University with a Carnegie classification of doctoral/research. Nationally ranked and accredited, we are in Terre Haute, IN and have been recognized by the Princeton Review and the Wall Street Journal among the best universities in the Midwest. Indiana State is one of the most diverse college campuses in Indiana and home to a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff representing nearly every U.S. state and 36 countries around the world.
Our beautiful, active, pedestrian-friendly campus is located within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, and activities in Terre Haute’s historic downtown district. Situated near the Indiana-Illinois border, we are located 70 miles southwest of Indianapolis and within a few hours of major metropolitan centers in St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville. On campus, there are 160 student-run organizations, an expansive Student Recreation Center, a Performing Arts Series, and University Speakers Series, among other attractions. Indiana State Athletics, known as the “Fighting Sycamores,” fields 15 NCAA Division I athletic teams in the Missouri Valley Conference.
Ranked nationally for social mobility, Indiana State University transforms the lives of our students through experiential learning, community engagement, and career readiness, serving as a dynamic educational partner for businesses and industries throughout the Midwest. Our faculty provide instruction in small class sizes that provide opportunities for personalized instruction and feedback. Indiana State supports and recognizes faculty research and scholarship, providing an internal grants resource pool and other forms of support, and awarding faculty research honors each spring. Indiana State University is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn, thrive, and grow together.
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Indiana State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring people with many varied backgrounds, identities, and characteristics to join our institution; additionally, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.