Job Details

Director, Undergraduate Admissions

Position Number: 6226210
Location: Augusta, GA
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Director, Undergraduate Admissions

Job ID: 284974
Location: Summerville Campus
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Location

Augusta University

Our Summerville Campus:

2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

Job Summary

The Director of Undergraduate Admissions leads the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by offering a strategic vision and collaborative framework to recruitment initiatives, partnering with institutional stakeholders to attract and enroll new undergraduate students who will thrive in Augusta Universitys distinctive academic environment and strengthen our academic profile as outlined in the University's strategic plan. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management, the Director is responsible for meeting enrollment goals through the recruitment and admission processing/decisioning of all new undergraduate students including first-year, dual-enrolled, transfer, international, non-degree, and former students. The Director provides collaborative leadership, exceptional communication, technological expertise, and a commitment to students and education.

Responsibilities

Lead the Office of Undergraduate Admissions

Provide strategic direction for the staff and initiatives that align with the Strategic Plans for Augusta University
and the Division of Enrollment and Student Affairs.
Hire, train, supervise, evaluate and provide ongoing development and mentorship for staff members and student
employees and volunteers.
Ensure staff and practices adhere to USG, institutional, divisional, and policies.
Ensure staff are performing to their highest ability to meet goals and complete tasks/projects in a timely manner.
Coordinate and maintain updated records, reports, SOPs, data, print materials, and website for the department.
Disseminate information up and down without the organizational flow to ensure all staff are up-to-date on institutional and departmental announcements and priorities.
Serve as a champion for exceptional student and family service in the recruitment and process.

Set and Implement Recruitment Strategies to Meet New Student

Set data-informed, strategic recruitment plans that align with best practice and institutional priorities.
Regularly assess the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and make appropriate adjustments to meet goals.
Ensure recruitment strategies align with institutional goals for unique student populations and academic quality.
Collaborate with university Marketing and Communications to ensure brand integrity and seamless recruitment messaging that aligns with institutional messaging.
Design and implement a comprehensive and personalized communication plan to promote Augusta Universitys distinct culture, academic programs, and quality of student life to prospective students, applicants, family members, high school counselors, and other stakeholders.
Serve as the primary resource for academic departments in their recruitment and admission of undergraduate students.
Remain current in recruitment and marketing best practices as well as national, regional, and state trends; maintain membership and active participation in professional organizations and USG working groups.

Lead and Maintain Admission Processes to Meet New Student Enrollment Goals

Develop and manage an expedient and efficient application processing plan utilizing Technolutions Slate CRM
and integrated systems.
Set processes and criteria for the review and evaluation of applications, ensuring a fair and consistent process.
Ensure accurate and detailed documentation of policies and processes are maintained and regularly updated.
Collaborate with capacity-limited and Professional Scholars program faculty on admission processes and decisions.
Understand technological innovations and lead the process of harnessing emerging technologies and new technological investments to support efficiency and best practice.
Develop and maintain departmental admission policies that adhere to and complement USG policies and other institutional and system regulations.
Collaborate with Slate team members to ensure system optimization and staff training that meets departmental needs.
Lead admission appeal and conduct review processes that align with institutional goals.

Perform Complex Data Analysis and Enrollment Projections

Create and maintain updated enrollment projections and funnel goals by student type per term.
Analyze and interpret historical university admission and enrollment patterns and trends.
Utilize USG and institutional data to understand system and institutional enrollment, transfer, and competition trends.
Serve as institutional Data Steward for undergraduate admissions data.

Effectively Manage Departmental Budgets

Maintain close projection, revenue, and spending records that are consistently reconciled against university records and ensure compliant and frugal use of all fiscal resources that align with departmental goals.
Set annual forecasted spending allocations by fund and monitor/update regularly to have up-to-date spending plans at all times. Ensure all spending stays within allocated budgets and anticipated revenue and is compliant with varied fund-type spending rules.
Maintain and shepard approvals/renewals of all third-party contracts for services used within Undergraduate Admissions.

Actively Contribute to Institutional Enrollment and Retention Efforts

Serve and actively engage on various institution, division, and unit committees to contribute to overall undergraduate student enrollment, retention, and success. These include, but are not limited to: Enrollment Management Council, Division of Enrollment & Student Affairs Directors Team, Enrollment Management Leadership Team, Fall Cohort Planning teams, and other advisory and student success teams as they relate to this position. All other related duties/tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited college or university. Five years of progressive experience in college admissions. Two or more years of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Seven years of progressive experience in college admissions. Strong knowledge of and experience in Technolutions Slate CRM. Experience working with Ellucian Banner SIS.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality. Demonstrated ability to lead a department.
Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and utilize complex admission and enrollment data. Ability to respond to sensitive inquiries or students in challenging/crisis situations.

KNOWLEDGE
Understanding of emergent and best practices in the field of recruitment and admission. Commitment to the development of a student-centered, residential campus environment through student-centered, collaborative teamwork across units and divisions.

SKILLS
Successful experience in budgeting and strategic fiscal management. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases. Demonstrated strong communication, independent judgement, initiative, computer competency, and organizational skills. Demonstrated project management skills. Demonstrated event planning skills. Demonstrated team-player mind-set.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Monday - Friday (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)

Pay Band: B16

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during the course of their employment and beyond.

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. 'Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner everyday with patients and families for success.'
Augusta University is a tobacco free environment and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Wittkeiffer, a search firm, will be assist Augusta University with the recruitment efforts for this position.

Consider applying with us today!

https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365

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