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Lehigh University

Associate Director of Admissions

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Bethlehem, PA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $66K - $81K

💻 Enrollment

🗓️ June 27th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Lehigh University is hiring an Associate Director of Admissions. This role involves leading a team to develop and execute enrollment yield strategies, managing budgets related to admissions initiatives, and driving recruitment efforts focused on increasing diverse applicant pools and yield rates. The position also requires direct involvement in admissions decisions, relationship building with counselors and community organizations, and representing the university in various events.

Highlights
  • Serve on the senior leadership team in the Office of Admissions.
  • Supervise a team of four professional staff members, including performance management and coaching.
  • Create, implement, and manage budgets for yield strategies and recruitment tactics.
  • Develop and execute enrollment yield strategies to increase admitted student enrollment and reduce melt.
  • Manage recruitment efforts and maintain relationships with high school counselors and Community Based Organizations.
  • Conduct interviews and coordinate on-campus and virtual admissions events.
  • Review and manage admissions applications and ensure consistency in admissions decisions.
  • Utilize data-driven insights to refine admissions strategies and provide yield projections.
  • Requires Bachelor's degree (Master’s preferred) and 5-8 years of related experience, preferably in higher education admissions.
  • Compensation ranges approximately from $66,270 to $80,620 based on experience and qualifications.