The University of Texas at Arlington is hiring an Assistant Director of Admissions. This role involves ensuring the university achieves its enrollment goals by providing leadership and guidance to professional staff and overseeing outreach and recruitment initiatives. Responsibilities include managing day-to-day operations, maintaining records related to recruitment, admissions, financial aid, and developing partnerships with school districts.
Highlights
Oversee and manage day-to-day operations for recruitment and admissions.
Develop and implement targeted outreach and recruitment initiatives.
Collaborate with CRM systems for reporting and recruitment purposes.
Bachelor’s Degree and three years of recruitment experience required.
Experience with CRM systems such as Slate or Salesforce preferred.
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number | S06268P Position Title | Assistant Director of Admissions Department | Recruiting Location | Arlington Job Family | Admissions Position Status | Full-time Work Hours | Standard Work Schedule | Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm Evenings and weekends are required to accommodate recruitment events and travel. Travel includes representing the university at job-related programs and/or conferences. Open to | External and Internal Salary | Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience. Duration | Funding expected to continue Pay Basis | Monthly Benefits Eligible | Yes Benefits at UTA | We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University. https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits
To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link: https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php Job Summary | The Assistant Director of Admissions will actively participate in ensuring the university reaches its enrollment goals. Provide leadership and guidance to the professional staff implementing targeted outreach and recruitment initiative for many types of future students. They will oversee & manage day-to-day operations; drive desired outcomes; ensure appropriate follow-up; maintain records &reporting related to recruitment, admissions, financial aid, scholarships, etc. Provide guidance and support for prospective students and families seeking to become part of the UTA community. Perform work in ways that contribute to the university’s successful achievement of enrollment goals. Maintain current Bound for Success district partnerships along with fostering partnerships with new school districts. Essential Duties and Responsibilities | Provide leadership and manage professional staff members for the Bound for Success recruitment team. Develop and implement targeted outreach and recruitment initiatives leveraging the university’s footprint and resources to build an incoming class of students. Plan, coordinate, and attend required programmatic events for students and parents at high school and college/university sites. Actively participate and engage in outreach, recruitment, and community engagement programming that drive desired and measurable outcomes. Be a community face for and represent all college/university partners. Work closely with the admissions leadership in the identification, development, and implementation of strategic outreach and recruitment initiatives designed to reach desired outcomes. Develop, maintain, and provide updates & reports in a timely manner. Work with CRM to develop reports that will better help Admission Counselors recruit students. Build relationships with internal and external partners including high school and district staff. Maintain and foster current and new Bound for Success school district partnerships. Support students and parents with college search process. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s Degree. Three (3) years of recruitment experience working with students in an academic setting with a broad knowledge of admissions, recruitment, communications and university policies and/or processes or a equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in similar roll. One (1) year of management experience or the equivalent. Preferred Qualifications | Master’s Degree Five (5) years of recruitment experience; experience with the recruitment of students from various backgrounds, including high-performing students. Experience working with CRM systems such as Slate or Salesforce. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | Self-starter & Team Player. Performance and results driven. Excellent communication skills including the ability to speak in front of large groups. Data-driven, results-oriented. Assess, Engage, & empower staff and students to maximum performance and self-efficacy. Computer literate. Adaptable. Other Requirements | Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License.
Working Conditions | Special Conditions for Eligibility | Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification may render the position security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215 Texas Education Code. CBC Requirement | It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University. EEO Statement | It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy. University Information | The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact. ADA Accommodations | The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1 Open Until Filled | Minimum Number of References Required | 3 Maximum Number of References Accepted | 3 Special Instructions to Applicants | Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* What is the highest level of education attained?
GED
High School Diploma
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
PhD or equivalent
* How many years of experience do you have working in higher education?
None/less than 1 year
2 to 3 years
4 to 5 years
6 years or more
* How many years of professional experience do you have in the related field?
None/less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
4 to 5 years
6 years or more
* How many years of supervisory experience do you have?
None/less than 2 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
6 or more years
* Do you possess a valid Texas Class C operator driver's license or any other states equivalent to driving a personal vehicle?
Yes
No
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Resume or CV
Cover/Interest Letter
Optional Documents
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