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University of Pittsburgh is hiring a Director of Graduate Admissions to serve as the university's central point of expertise on graduate and professional admissions policy, data, and operations. The director works with schools across the university, the Slate team, and the Vice Provost for Graduate Studies so that admissions practices stay consistent, compliant, and responsive to each school's needs. The position also tracks national trends in graduate admissions and acts as a resource for schools facing emerging issues.

Highlights

Serve as liaison to the Vice Provost for Graduate Studies on admissions-related policies, guidelines, and best practices.
Maintain the documentation published by the Graduate and Professional Admissions team, including standardized application questions, English language proficiency requirements, PeopleSoft data instructions, and standards for converting an applicant file into a student file.
Monitor the validity of graduate admissions data and implement enhancements to admissions dashboards based on leadership and school needs.
Manage the annual application fee review, explore university-wide fee waiver approaches such as the McNair Scholars waiver, and advise schools on tuition deposit policy.
Contribute to governance and oversight of graduate admissions, including the newly implemented Slate CRM, and act as liaison to the Slate team on related system implementation.
Handle annual updates and rollover tasks that prepare the next admissions cycle, and oversee the day-to-day central tasks of graduate admissions.
Develop and maintain a website, and manage the process, for exemptions to the Council of Graduate Schools April 15th Resolution.
Benchmark trends in holistic admissions, application review and interview practices, international credential evaluation, and the use of artificial intelligence in application materials, then guide schools on them.
Hold a bachelor's degree and seven years of relevant professional experience, with deep familiarity with admissions systems and data.
Work Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., in a hybrid arrangement that combines on-campus and remote work as the department determines.

Director of Graduate Admissions Full Description

The Office of the Provost is responsible for leading, developing, and implementing the University’s academic vision.

The Office of the Provost is seeking candidates for a Director of Graduate Admissions to join the Graduate Studies team led by the Vice Provost for Graduate Studies. The Director will serve as the University’s central point of expertise on graduate and professional admissions policy, data, and operations, working closely with schools across the University, Slate Team, and the Vice Provost for Graduate Studies to ensure that admissions practices are consistent, compliant, and responsive to school-level needs.

Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience.

This role requires deep familiarity with admissions systems and data, sound judgment in matters of policy and compliance, and the ability to build consensus among a wide range of stakeholders. The Director will also monitor national trends in graduate admissions and serve as a central resource to schools navigating emerging issues.

The Graduate Studies team operates in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and deadlines, requiring flexibility, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving skills. The role involves extensive collaboration within the Office of the Provost and across the University.

Job Summary

Oversees design and implementation of effective admissions and registration activities for the University. Manages admissions through thoughtful policy interpretation, new program development, and translation of business plans into department-specific operational plans. Formulates the budget and oversees communications.

Essential Functions

Serve as liaison to the Vice Provost for Graduate Studies on all admissions-related policies, guidelines, and best practices, and maintain all documentation published by the Graduate and Professional Admissions team, including standardized application questions, English language proficiency requirements, guidance related to relevant legal and regulatory developments, PeopleSoft data instructions, and standards for converting an applicant file into a student file.
Monitor the validity of graduate admissions data; vet and implement enhancements to admissions dashboards in response to leadership and school needs.
Manage annual application fee review, including exploring University-wide approaches to fee waiver programs (e.g., the McNair Scholars fee waiver); advise schools on tuition deposit policy and serve as liaison to Slate Team for related system implementation.
Serve as a key contributor to the developing governance and oversight of graduate admissions, including policy, best practices and the newly implemented CRM system, Slate.
Manage all annual updates and roll over tasks to prepare for the next admissions cycle.
Oversee the day-to-day, central tasks associated with graduate admissions.
Develop and maintain a website, and manage the process for, exemptions to the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) April 15th Resolution.
Monitor and benchmark trends in graduate admissions, including holistic admissions practices, application review and interview best practices, international credential evaluation, and emerging issues such as the use of artificial intelligence in application materials; provide central guidance and support to schools on these topics.
Additional duties as assigned.

Physical Effort

Light physical effort, mostly sedentary.

May need to help set-up in-person or hybrid meetings in various locations on campus.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category

Full-time regular

Job Classification

Staff.Admissions Director

Job Family

Academic & Student Services

Job Sub-Family

Admissions, Enrollment, & Recruitment

Campus

Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required

Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?

Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule

Monday- Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range

TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation Offered

Visa Sponsorship Provided

Background Check

For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances

Not Applicable

Required Documents

Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Not Applicable

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