Director of Undergraduate Admissions

The Director of Undergraduate Admissions at High Point University is the senior leader for the Undergraduate Admissions Recruitment Team. This position oversees the Undergraduate Admissions application process and requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred

Experience and Training:

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in Enrollment Management
• Minimum 4 years’ experience managing and leading professional staff

Knowledge, Skills, Ability:

• Tracks record of leadership and professional development
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• Ability to balance complex processes and systems simultaneously
• Tracks record of superior performance metrics
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic idea implementation
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit
• Strong data driven decision-making abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Slate or comparable CRM, and other relevant modern technology
• Ability to travel
• Valid driver license with good driving record; must be insurable.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

• Leads the Admissions Committee for final application review
• Fills in for Vice President for Undergraduate Admissions or Senior Vice President for Enrollment as needed on and off campus
• Assists Admissions Strategy Team members in developing annual comprehensive plans and recruitment strategies based on research (historical statistics and future predictions), market trends, university development and demographic information provided by the office and/or third-party vendors.
• Works with key university partners, assisting individuals and departments in maximizing their effectiveness in application requirements, as well as enrollment efforts and opportunities.
• Represents the University at professional regional and national meetings and conferences.
• Serves on University committees and work with other University departments to establish and work to achieve University goals.
• Works closely with Vice President for Undergraduate Admissions on developing annual recruitment plan, including – but not limited to – financial aid strategy, Presidential Scholarship Awarding, travel and recruitment initiatives, and evaluation of external partners and technology.
• Oversees selection and notification of Honors Scholars and Academic Fellowship Programs
• Assesses the strengths and competencies of Admissions Counselors and manage the team accordingly
• Leads team of Associate Directors in development of their strategic recruitment plans; monitors, counsels and motivates performance toward achieving goals; leads team in planning and conducting events
• Offers and guides leadership development opportunities for the entire Undergraduate Admissions recruitment team through motivation, counseling and general university knowledge education.
• Supervises a team of full-time employees, including setting clear expectations, scheduling, training, assigning work and ensuring completion of assigned responsibilities; makes recommendations for hiring and firing
• Guides all counselors in development of their presentation skills and post-tour meeting plan and delivery
• Works with Associate Directors and Counselors to create a Strategic Plan for attracting students with the right academic qualifications, from target high schools in assigned territories
• Serves Lead Role in planning and coordinating Presidential Scholarship Programs
• Works with Associate Directors and Counselors to set goals for inquiries, applications, campus visitors, accepted students and enrolled students for their assigned territories
• Makes travel arrangements and manages travel schedules as needed to visit target schools within travel budget
• Establishes and maintains a healthy relationship with the Department of Athletics and Admissions Athletic liaison to set guidelines and expectations related to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and the application process in-general.  This would be comprehensive regarding operations, application process and paperwork, merit-based scholarship and acceptance/denial specific to University standards.
• Oversees the annual application review process, by setting clear goals for admits, identifying key segments of students for specialized review, manage and improve application workflow, and develop review requirements and strategies for counselors, to achieve strategic enrollment goals for the university
• Meets with students and families after campus tours explaining application process, scholarship opportunities, study abroad, High Point University’s differentials, and answering all student or parent questions
• Maintains in-depth, up-to-date knowledge of the University’s academic and extracurricular programs
• Contributes to strategic planning and policy development for the Admissions Team
• Develops and maintains expertise to conduct campus tours; goes through tour shadowing program; conducts tours whenever needed
• Handles assigned duties during Admissions Events during the year: Open Houses, New Student Orientations, Presidential Scholarship Program, Admitted Students Spirit Event, etc.
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating effectively with students, students’ parents, faculty, co-workers and managers
• Other duties as assigned

ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Contributes to the development and achievement of HPU’s recruitment objectives
• Facilitates effective and efficient review of all applications for admission
• Facilitates professional growth for all members of the Undergraduate Admissions recruitment team

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For more information about this position, please contact Dana Dolbow, Vice President for Admissions at ddolbow@highpoint.edu