Director of Admissions

University of Nebraska–Lincoln, United States

Updated: 7 days ago
Location: Lincoln, NEBRASKA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Information
Position Information


Working Title Director of Admissions
Department Admissions-0959
Requisition Number S_240424
Posting Open Date 05/14/2024
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 05/21/2024
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
The Director of Admissions is responsible for the leadership of undergraduate admissions and recruitment designed to attract and enroll a talented, diverse student population to Nebraska. This individual will guide the work of almost 60 staff members – including those within the Office of Admissions and those embedded in the academic units – and will oversee a budget of approximately $4.5 million dollars. The successful candidate will be collaborative, transparent, innovative, and entrepreneurial, with the vision and confidence to serve as a campus leader and a willingness to take calculated risks to engage students and families in new ways.
The director will serve as an internal leader and the authority on all admissions decisions and processing for the Office of Admissions and external voice for the value of a Nebraska degree. The director of admissions also serves as the residency officer for incoming and current undergraduate students at the university.
Reporting to the associate vice chancellor of academic services and enrollment management (ASEM), the director will be a key member of ASEM’s leadership team and other academic and student affairs committees on-campus, representing the division to the university and the public.
The director of admissions reports to the associate vice chancellor of academic services and enrollment management; this professional will be responsible for approximatley 60 team members, with direct supervision of 5 staff members.
The director’s peers in ASEM include:
▪ director of enrollment marketing and strategic enrollment initiatives
▪ director of scholarships and financial aid
▪ university registrar
▪ director of husker hub
▪ director of new student enrollment
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.
Minimum Required Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree and seven or more years of experience in undergraduate admission or a related field. Knowledge of higher education undergraduate admissions strategies and tactics. Facility with modern recruitment and office technologies and best practices regarding their use. Proficiency at navigating challenges and making decisions. Proven team leadership, planning and management skills. Critical Thinking and analytical skills necessary to lead and develop a dynamic, enthusiastic, and high-achieving team. Experience building strong professional relationships with diverse groups of constituents. Readiness to manage newcomers and experienced professionals in the admissions field; capable of developing employees from different generations and backgrounds. Ability to manage and deliver sensitive information, tactfully and professionally. Ability to understand data and potential impacts of decisions on recruitment cycle and overall yield with the ability to communicate related data to diverse audiences. Strong interpersonal kills to allow for effective and positive communication with manage across all operational areas of the university.
Preferred Qualifications
A master’s degree in education, marketing, business, communication or a related field. 5 years in a leadership role within an undergraduate admissions office. Familiarity with the complexity and unique needs of a large, decentralized institution. Knowledge of the state of Nebraska and its challenges recruiting underrepresented populations.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No
Physical Required No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $100,000/yr minimum
How to Apply
Click on “Apply for this Job”.  You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file.  You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of professional references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Allison Wortmann, PHR
Academic Personnel and HR Specialist
[email protected]
Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
If Temporary, indicate end date
Planned Hire Date: ASAP
Appointment End Date

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