Associate Director for Admissions

Associate Director for Admissions

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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 Number  | S06420P
Position Title  | Associate Director for Admissions
Department  | Recruiting
Location  | Arlington
Position Status  | Full-time
Work Schedule  | Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm Occasional work required on weekends, evening, or holidays. Seasonal travel required.
Salary  | Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.
Pay Basis  | Monthly

Job Summary  | The Associate Director for Admissions will provide leadership for First-Year and College and Transfer admission recruitment teams. Support overall day-to-day planning and event operations for the Office of Admissions. Recruit students and strategically plan recruitment efforts to meet enrollment goals for the university. The position will play a key role in UTA’s efforts toward reaching First-Year and Transfer annual enrollment goals, lead in areas pertaining to services designed for student success, develop, grow, and serve the varied student populations making up UTA including first generation, high achieving, transfer, and international students. Foster a positive working environment that honors the UTA Principles of Community, to leads to healthy levels of productivity and contributes to UTA being increasingly known as a great place to work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  | Provide leadership and manage professional staff members including assistant directors of undergraduate First-Year and Transfer recruitment teams, admission counselors, and student staff. Coach and lead team efforts to reach enrollment goals. Professional development of staff members. Assists and coordinates with UTA Admissions marketing, events, and CRM teams in the development, implementation, execution, and evaluation of First Year and Transfer recruitment initiatives, including multi-channel communication opportunities, targeting specific geographical markets both on campus and off campus to meet enrollment goals. Meet with prospective students, families, counselors and other interested parties about admissions requirements and procedures. Provide presentations as requested and represent the university in activities to promote UTA and admissions enrollment. Coordinate and manage UTA’s attendance at college fairs with the Undergraduate Recruitment Council. Assists in Managing partnership programming and student engagement; liaisons between Admissions and UTA academic colleges, and represents the university at local and community functions. Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications  | Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in Admissions, Recruitment, Enrollment Management, Academic Affairs or Student Affairs or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in similar role. Experience with the recruitment of students from various backgrounds, including high performing students. Supervisory experience. Experience with recruitment marketing tools.
Preferred Qualifications  | Master’s degree and seven (7) years of experience in admissions, enrollment management, academic affairs, or student affairs. Three (3) years of management experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  | Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Stellar customer service skills including welcoming hospitality. Ability to work with a variety of staff of all ages and backgrounds. Skilled in supervising professionals and student employees. Ability to multi-task, adapt, and solve problems. Knowledge and understanding of technology in the recruitment process. Skilled in training and staff development. Knowledge of analyzing recruitment-related data and assessing recruitment activities as part of a strategic enrollment plan. Ability to work with student populations from a variety of backgrounds. Ability to understand and influence markets. Ability to be a self-starter and team player.
Other Requirements  | Must have a valid Texas driver’s license. 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.
Workplace and Eligibility Conditions  | Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
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:
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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.
This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure, you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.

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

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Documents Needed To Apply

OFFICE OF TALENT, CULTURE AND ENGAGEMENT
J.D. Wetsel Service Center
1225 W. Mitchell Road
Arlington, TX 76019