Director of Admissions

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of undergraduate recruitment strategies, including territory management and outreach initiatives.
• Oversee campus visit programs to ensure high-quality, student-centered interactions for prospective students and families.
• Drive student engagement across the enrollment funnel using CRM tools, multi-channel communications, and event programming.
• Supervise, train, mentor, and motivate the Edinboro Undergraduate Admissions team to achieve enrollment goals.
• Utilize data and performance metrics to assess recruitment effectiveness and inform strategic adjustments.
• Collaborate with academic departments, financial aid, athletics, and marketing to support recruitment and yield initiatives.
• Support the development and implementation of scholarship strategies to enhance recruitment and yield.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• 4-6 years of experience in admissions, enrollment management, or a related field.
• Proven leadership and team management skills with the ability to direct the actions of others.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree.
• 6-8 years of admissions or enrollment management experience.
• Experience using CRM systems, such as Slate.
• Strong analytical skills and experience using data to inform decision-making.
• Experience working with diverse student populations, including transfer and international students.

About the Company

PennWest University is a multi-campus institution dedicated to student success and community engagement. The Edinboro Campus is part of a talented, multi-campus leadership team within the Division of Strategic Enrollment Management, focused on providing a personalized, student-centered experience.