Director of Undergraduate Admissions

Bradley University invites applications for a dynamic and experienced Director of Undergraduate Admissions to join our team. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management, Marketing, and Communications, the Director will oversee the undergraduate admission team and develop strategic initiatives to drive enrollment. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and a collaborative approach to engage prospective students and institutional stakeholders. Under the leadership of the Vice President, the Director of Undergraduate Admissions will be a part of the Enrollment Leadership Team composed of the AVP for Enrollment Management, the AVP for Marketing and Communications, Director of Graduate and International Admissions, Director of Financial Aid, Director of Campus Experiences, and Director of Admission Technology.

Responsibilities:

This list is not all inclusive, and is meant to represent the general responsibilities of the Director of Undergraduate Admissions.

• In concert with the Vice President of Enrollment Management, Marketing, and Communications and Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management, directs the unit’s admission planning initiatives and establishes domestic undergraduate first year and transfer recruitment and enrollment goals
• Implement the institution's undergraduate admission operating policies and procedures to comply with regulations, institutional policies and unit objectives
• Determine the unit's recruiting personnel needs and the unit’s personnel resource allocation plan
• Serve as a liaison among internal and external stakeholder groups providing admission information and representing the division as directed by Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management
• Advise division leadership on enrollment planning and management and budget allocations for recruitment.
• Plan and direct staff implementation of the institution's admission undergraduate initiatives and programs.
• Lead staff in planning and implementing long and short-term strategies
• Provide leadership, oversight, supervision, and evaluation of Admissions staff
• Analyze complex issues related to admissions technology and develop effective solutions to improve workflow and user experience
• Other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Enrollment Management, Marketing and Communications 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 6+ years in higher education admissions
• Ability to effectively communicate, present, and build relationships
• Knowledge of best practices and latest trends in the profession, including active participation in national, regional, and/or state organizations
• Strong organization and time-management skills
• Ability to work with diverse communities including, prospective students, current students, high school counselors, parents, campus faculty and staff, and external education leaders and organizations
• Strong technological and analytical skills, as demonstrated by the development of successful strategies to recruit and enroll students
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience directly managing the work of full-time employees and leading a team to accomplish challenging objectives
• Demonstrated strong commitment to continuous improvement
• Support of Bradley’s mission, vision, and values

Preferred:

• A master’s degree or the international equivalent.
• Experience in and proficiency with Slate.
• Experience with first-year and transfer populations

Due to the nature of this position, some evening and weekend work can be expected throughout the year, especially during limited travel. Candidates should be prepared to travel overnight and internationally and must possess a valid US driver’s license and US Passport. While the majority of the work is done sitting or standing, the ability to lift boxes weighing up to 40 pounds is also necessary. Candidates may need to access Non-ADA compliant buildings. 

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and complete contact information for a minimum of three professional references with telephone numbers. Please submit all materials at the time of initial application.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.   

Employment with Bradley University is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. 

Bradley University is a top-ranked, private university in Peoria, Illinois, offering nearly 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students’ opportunities, choices, and resources to build their futures. Innovation, action, and collaboration drive Bradley students to generate ideas and create solutions