Associate Director Admissions

Position Title:

Associate Director Admissions

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with admissions software and technology, including Salesforce and Workday Student
Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
Experience managing, interpreting, and applying policies in an educational setting
Experience developing and implementing admissions policies and procedures
Experience overseeing admissions operations for multiple student segments

Job Description:

Are you ready to help shape the future of student admissions? The Office of Admissions at Iowa State University is seeking a visionary and strategic Associate Director of Admissions to drive innovation, efficiency, and excellence in the admissions process. We’re looking for a proven leader with significant experience in admissions operations, policy, and technology. The ideal candidate will be a tech-savvy professional familiar with Salesforce and Workday Student, a strong communicator capable of handling high-stakes student issues and institutional decision-making, and an innovative thinker who embraces change and drives continuous improvement.

As a senior leader, you’ll be at the forefront of admissions operations, policy development, and strategic enrollment initiatives. You’ll lead a dynamic team, implement cutting-edge technology, and ensure seamless, student-focused admissions experiences. From collaborating with faculty committees to enhancing NCAA compliance, your impact will be felt across the university and beyond.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead Admissions Operations: Oversee and streamline the processing of more than 35,000 applications annually.
• Shape Admissions Policy: Develop and implement policies that align with university-wide enrollment objectives.
• Collaborate Across Campus: Work with faculty, athletics, and academic colleges to drive enrollment success.
• Enhance Student Access: Engage with high schools, community groups, and government entities to strengthen enrollment pipelines.
• Leverage Technology: Maintain Workday Student expertise, manage eTranscript initiatives, and optimize efficiency.
• Mentor & Develop Staff: Foster a high-performing team through coaching, performance management, and strategic staffing.

Example of Duties

• Oversees and directs the day-to-day operations of one or more major functions of the Admissions Office.

• Works with campus partners to develop, recommend and implement admission policies and procedures, recruitment/communication plans, and enrollment goals.

• Provides input and recommendations to strategic direction and effectiveness.

• Works with internal and external partners to develop and administer admissions programs.

• Reviews and develops budgets and make recommendations on program spending.

• Monitors revenue and expenditures and participate in strategic financial planning.

Level Guidelines

• Provides input into annual departmental objectives and action plans

• Accountable for achievement of key annual objectives for a department

• May provide input into institution policy within area of functional expertise

• Responsible for functional output of a department or work team

• Manages subordinate staff

• Has full management responsibility for direct reports, specifically the authority to hire, fire, and counsel

• May provide input to the budgeting process

• Requests approval for financial actions beyond a limited scope

• May provide input into financial decisions that impact department or work area

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS810

Application Instructions:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please note: To receive full consideration, applications should be submitted by March 8, 2025.

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

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