Director of Undergraduate Admission

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive undergraduate recruitment and admission plan aligned with institutional enrollment goals.
• Analyze enrollment trends, market data, and admission metrics to inform recruitment strategies and decision-making.
• Establish annual recruitment goals and performance benchmarks for domestic and international markets.
• Prepare regular reports on recruitment activities, admission outcomes, enrollment forecasts, and market trends.
• Develop and maintain relationships with high schools, community-based organizations, counselors, and educational consultants.
• Oversee communication plans designed to engage prospective students and families throughout the enrollment funnel.
• Implement recruitment strategies for international student markets, including partnerships with international schools and agents.
• Oversee the evaluation of international academic credentials and serve as a designated school official (DSO) to support international student immigration and visa needs.
• Manage admission technology systems, including CRM and application platforms, while ensuring data integrity and compliance.
• Develop and manage the admission office budget and monitor expenditures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Eight or more years of experience in college admission, enrollment management, recruitment, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience supervising and developing professional staff.
• Experience managing undergraduate recruitment and admission processes.
• Knowledge of domestic and international student recruitment practices.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel, work evenings, and work weekends as required.
• Valid driver's license in good standing and reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in higher education, business, marketing, counseling, or a related field.
• Experience in a small private college or liberal arts institution.
• Knowledge of CRM systems and enrollment management technologies.
• Experience with the admission process for nursing programs.
• Bilingual skills.

About the Company

Rider University is consistently recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report as a best college and a best-value institution. With more than 100 majors, minors, and programs, Rider provides a vibrant community where students create their own pathways to success.