Loyola University Chicago
Assistant Director Admissions (Dallas, TX)
🇺🇸 Dallas, TX
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $51K - $59K
💻 Enrollment
🗓️ June 30th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
Loyola University Chicago is hiring an Assistant Director Admissions. The role involves managing recruitment efforts for prospective freshmen in an assigned southwestern territory, conducting outreach at high schools and college fairs, making admission decisions, and coordinating communication and programming to facilitate student enrollment.
Highlights
- Manage recruitment of prospective freshmen within a designated southwestern region, including extensive travel.
- Attend and represent Loyola at high school visits, college fairs, and outreach activities.
- Build and maintain relationships with high school and community college counselors.
- Review application files and make timely admission decisions.
- Develop and execute targeted programming for college counselors and student groups.
- Utilize MS Office Suite; experience with Technolutions/Slate and PeopleSoft is preferred but not required.
- Requires a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of admissions experience.
- Valid U.S. driver's license and access to a vehicle required; bilingual skills are a plus.
- Salary range is $51,000 to $59,000 annually.
- The position is based in Dallas, Texas, requiring residency in the area.
Assistant Director Admissions (Dallas, TX) Full Description
Assistant Director Admissions (Dallas, TX)
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
Job Title | ASST DIRECTOR ADMISSIONS
Position Number | 8100031
Job Category | University Staff
Job Type | Full-Time
FLSA Status | Exempt
Campus | Off-Campus/Remote
Department Name | UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
Location Code | UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS (02022A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? | No
Duties and Responsibilities
The Assistant Director is responsible for all aspects regarding the recruitment of prospective Freshmen (knowledge of transfer recruitment helpful but not required) in an assigned territory. As territory manager, the Assistant Director establishes a strategic approach with the guidance of the Senior Team to ensure all targeted High Schools are visited, College Fairs and other recruitment events are attended and evaluated while following up with all prospects in regard to the Application process and steps that lead to enrollment. Extensive travel is required.
Works and travels within the southwestern regional geographic areas as assigned to inform prospective Students and their families of the educational opportunities available at Loyola University Chicago by managing daily communications with prospective Students and families and other constituencies. Represents Loyola at various programs including, but not limited to, High School visit days, College Fairs, outreach activities, etc. Builds and maintains effective relationships with High School Counselors and Community College Sounselors. Actively engages and participates in appropriate professional organizations for the purpose of recruiting new Students to Loyola and professional networking development. Reads Application files and makes timely admission decisions on Applicants to Loyola. Participates in recruitment, yield, and orientation events hosted on-campus and off-campus. Develops and executes programming for targeted groups, including College Counselors, in major markets. Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in related field and three-five years of related Admissions experience.
Qualifications
Experience in recruitment and admission is required. Understanding of Financial Aid process is beneficial. Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills. Ability to form effective working relationships. Must be a team player with the ability to adapt to a dynamic environment. Ability to effectively organize and prioritize workload. Bilingual skills is beneficial but not required. Ability to work independently with little supervision. Must have the ability to articulate the values and mission of a Jesuit institution. This position is based in Dallas, Texas and requires residency in the Dallas area.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses | Must have a valid U.S. Drivers License and access to a vehicle.
Computer Skills | Ability to use MS Office Suite and related recruitment software or programs. Experience with Technolutions/Slate and PeopleSoft is desirable but not required.
Supervisory Responsibilities | No
Required operation of university owned vehicles | No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? |
Physical Demands | Lifting, Carrying, Standing
Working Conditions | Irregular Hours
Open Date | 08/05/2022
Close Date |
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate | $59,000/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate | $51,000/ann
Special Instructions to Applicants | As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
About Loyola University Chicago | Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes—including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.
Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.
Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy.
Quick Link for Posting | https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/21337
Position Number | 8100031
Job Category | University Staff
Job Type | Full-Time
FLSA Status | Exempt
Campus | Off-Campus/Remote
Department Name | UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
Location Code | UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS (02022A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? | No
Duties and Responsibilities
The Assistant Director is responsible for all aspects regarding the recruitment of prospective Freshmen (knowledge of transfer recruitment helpful but not required) in an assigned territory. As territory manager, the Assistant Director establishes a strategic approach with the guidance of the Senior Team to ensure all targeted High Schools are visited, College Fairs and other recruitment events are attended and evaluated while following up with all prospects in regard to the Application process and steps that lead to enrollment. Extensive travel is required.
Works and travels within the southwestern regional geographic areas as assigned to inform prospective Students and their families of the educational opportunities available at Loyola University Chicago by managing daily communications with prospective Students and families and other constituencies. Represents Loyola at various programs including, but not limited to, High School visit days, College Fairs, outreach activities, etc. Builds and maintains effective relationships with High School Counselors and Community College Sounselors. Actively engages and participates in appropriate professional organizations for the purpose of recruiting new Students to Loyola and professional networking development. Reads Application files and makes timely admission decisions on Applicants to Loyola. Participates in recruitment, yield, and orientation events hosted on-campus and off-campus. Develops and executes programming for targeted groups, including College Counselors, in major markets. Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in related field and three-five years of related Admissions experience.
Qualifications
Experience in recruitment and admission is required. Understanding of Financial Aid process is beneficial. Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills. Ability to form effective working relationships. Must be a team player with the ability to adapt to a dynamic environment. Ability to effectively organize and prioritize workload. Bilingual skills is beneficial but not required. Ability to work independently with little supervision. Must have the ability to articulate the values and mission of a Jesuit institution. This position is based in Dallas, Texas and requires residency in the Dallas area.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses | Must have a valid U.S. Drivers License and access to a vehicle.
Computer Skills | Ability to use MS Office Suite and related recruitment software or programs. Experience with Technolutions/Slate and PeopleSoft is desirable but not required.
Supervisory Responsibilities | No
Required operation of university owned vehicles | No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? |
Physical Demands | Lifting, Carrying, Standing
Working Conditions | Irregular Hours
Open Date | 08/05/2022
Close Date |
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate | $59,000/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate | $51,000/ann
Special Instructions to Applicants | As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
About Loyola University Chicago | Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes—including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.
Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.
Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy.
Quick Link for Posting | https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/21337
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in related field?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have three-five years of related admissions experience?
- Yes
- No
- * Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?
(Open Ended Question) - * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
Loyola University Chicago | Information: (773) 508 - 6000
1032 W Sheridan Rd | Chicago, IL | 60660
2018 (c) Loyola University Chicago | University Policies
1032 W Sheridan Rd | Chicago, IL | 60660
2018 (c) Loyola University Chicago | University Policies
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