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Rutgers University

Director Admissions, Applicant Research and Strategy

🇺🇸 Newark, NJ

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $109K - $166K

💻 Enrollment

🗓️ July 16th, 2025

Salesforce

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Director of Admissions, Applicant Research and Strategy. The role involves designing and implementing a comprehensive application evaluation process to achieve undergraduate enrollment goals, utilizing analytic tools and data to inform enrollment strategies, coordinating with academic leadership on enrollment targets, and providing detailed reports and projections throughout the enrollment cycle.

Highlights

  • Design and implement multi-faceted application evaluation review to meet undergraduate enrollment goals.
  • Use analytic and diagnostic tools such as Salesforce and Othot to assess enrollment funnel status and shape the class.
  • Provide data-driven advice on recruitment, marketing, and communications strategies.
  • Collaborate with academic leadership and school liaisons to establish enrollment targets and adjust strategies.
  • Lead the application evaluation team to ensure accurate admissions decisions and effective selection strategies.
  • Develop and deliver customized reports for various university constituents.
  • Make informed predictions and provide updates during the enrollment cycle to Enrollment Management leadership.
  • Required skills include strong interpersonal, verbal, written, supervisory, coaching, mentoring, and analytic abilities.
  • Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and five years of admissions or enrollment management experience with leadership roles; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Salary range: $108,670 to $166,424 annually, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, retirement plans, and employee educational benefits.