Director of Recruitment, Undergraduate Admissions

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Job Title  | Director of Recruitment, Undergraduate Admissions
Department  | Admissions
Job Code  | A61001
Job category  | Full Time Staff
Terms and Hours  | Full Time Exempt
Salary Range  | Starting at $84,722; commensurate with experience
Job Summary  | The Director of Recruitment, Undergraduate Admissions, is an integral leader within Enrollment Management at University of Portland with responsibilities related to directing, developing, and managing undergraduate student recruitment functions for all first-year recruitment. The Director will serve as the key liaison with internal and external partners while providing supervision of Academic Counselor staff through strategic leadership. This position is accountable for successful execution of Undergraduate Admissions strategies and will oversee strategic territory management, counselor travel, implementation of on-campus recruitment events and participation of off-campus events, and oversee Student Employment. The Director of Recruitment will be assigned a recruitment territory and will report to the Dean of Admissions.
Core Duties  | Develop, implement, and oversee recruitment territory assignment and annual recruitment plans for Undergraduate Admissions working in alignment with Enrollment Management leadership to meet strategic initiatives. Plan annual strategies for participation in undergraduate recruitment fairs, high school visits, receptions, and oversee on-campus recruitment events and programs, working in collaboration with Associate Directors. Measure accountability and impact of recruitment strategies and tactics, providing feedback and recommendations for process improvements. Manage and evaluate internal and external events to enhance undergraduate recruitment and overall annual yield, attending events as needed. Direct and oversee daily needs for Admissions file reading and acceptance decisions. Serve as liaison and partner to university departments, including but not limited to, Residence Life, Student Activities, ROTC, University Events, etc. Lead and supervise all Associate Directors, Admission Counselors, front office staff and Student Employees. Supervisory responsibilities include hiring processes, setting of expectations, training and professional development, performance management and evaluations, and disciplinary processes including up to termination of employment. Review and provide feedback on marketing initiatives such as engagement campaigns, mailings and digital campaigns as requested by Enrollment Management leadership. In partnership with Dean of Admissions, review and engage with search strategies, campaign performance, external partnership productivity and deliverables. Responsible for assigned recruitment territory which includes travel for high school visits, college fairs, receptions, and interviews. Read, evaluate, and make first level recommendations about undergraduate applications. Maintain effective communications with the departments of Financial Aid, Registrar, and Academic Offices to facilitate efforts in the application process.
Other duties as relevant to the duties of the position or as assigned by supervisor or designee.

Please note that the above list of duties is not comprehensive but generally demonstrates the types of matters under this position’s purview and responsibility.
Education & Experience  | Required: Bachelor’s degree. Required: Five to seven years or more of advanced professional college admission experiences inclusive of managing professional staff. Required: Demonstrated experience working within in a CRM, preferably SLATE. Preferred: Master’s degree in higher education, business, or related field. Preferred: Advanced knowledge in student search and recruitment best practices in a West Coast territory. Or a combination of equivalent education and/or experience.

Certifications & Licenses  | Required: Valid Driver’s License.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities  | Understanding of market trends and challenges as they apply to higher education. Ability to research, analyze and make data-informed decisions that result in strategic plans. Effective coaching, mentoring and management of peers. Strong supervisory skills. Ability to achieve enrollment goals and utilize proven educational enrollment techniques. Monitor current enrollments daily and execute techniques to accomplish enrollment goals in relation to individual goals and as established by leadership. Strong orientation towards taking initiative and ownership of projects by being proactive with assignments and process improvements. Exceptional organizational skills. Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment. Strong ability to meet deadlines. Excellent problem-solving skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Be outward facing in advancing the University’s opportunities to connect with high schools and community colleges, and highly collaborative within the University. Strong ability to work collaboratively, accomplish organizational goals, communicate clearly, and act proactively. Ability to work independently and in a team setting. Ability to exercise excellent judgment and manage confidential information. Strong and effective interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent presentation and public speaking skills. Competence with and commitment to inclusive excellence; ability to be an effective partner with diverse students, faculty, and staff. Ability to establish effective working relationships, professional rapport, and effectively accomplish work within a University setting that includes a wide array of individuals, groups, policies, and processes. Effective ability to use and learn computers, technology, software, and applications at level of sophistication required for the duties of the position, including, without limitation, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), the internet, and computerized maintenance management systems. All University of Portland positions require the ability to quickly learn and use new technologies, software, and applications in depth and at level of proficiency required for duties of the position. In most situations, the necessity of learning, using, and supporting new technologies, software, and/or applications does not change a job description nor make the position one that involves higher level duties. 
Physical Requirements  | Frequently: sit, perform desk-based computer tasks; use fine manipulation and grasp; use a telephone; write by hand; sort and file paperwork; lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds. Frequently: ability to interact and communicate with members of the University and others as necessary. As necessary: stand and walk; twist; lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 25 pounds. As necessary: ability to attend events and activities on or off campus.
Working Conditions  | Hours of employment: sometimes may require working flexible and/or longer hours, including nights and weekends, when necessitated by projects. Stress from work-related situations such as those involving challenging, important, urgent, time-sensitive, or multiple matters. Travel: travel via car or air.
Work Standards  | Respect for the University’s mission and Catholic identity: demonstrates commitment to learning, respecting, and contributing to the mission of the University, a Catholic and Congregation of Holy Cross institution. The University’s mission statement states in relevant part: “we pursue teaching and learning, faith and formation, service and leadership in the classroom, residence halls, and the world.” The University’s Statement of Inclusion states in relevant part: “Our belief in the inherent dignity of each person is founded upon the social teaching of the Catholic Church. At the center of that teaching is the fundamental mandate that every person, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, social or economic class, age, or disability shall be treated with respect and dignity.” The full Mission Statement is at: www.up.edu/about/mission. The full Statement of Inclusion is at: www.up.edu/disclosures/inclusion.  Promote culture of safety: demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Compliance with laws and policies and procedures: subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University, departmental, and other applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to, the personnel, business, and/or other policies of the University. Compliance with driving-related laws and requirements: when conducting university business while driving, must comply with the Oregon Vehicle Code and University of Portland driving requirements. Interpersonal skills: demonstrates the ability to work professionally with all University of Portland community members, external organizations, and any other person or organization employee interacts with in his or her University capacity.

Benefits  | Medical and dental insurance, life insurance, sick time and vacation time consistent with University policies, long‐term disability insurance, flexible spending account benefits, tuition remission benefits generally starting after 90 days (employee) or 2 years (spouse and children) of employment, retirement contributions generally starting after 2 years of employment, and eligibility for the University’s home purchase assistance program consistent with program requirements. (Benefits are subject to all relevant University policies, practices, contracts, and any other relevant materials.)

 Posting Detail Information 

Posting Number  | S301-2023
Number of Vacancies  | 1
Estimated Start Date  |
Open Date  |
Close Date  |
Open Until Filled  | No
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Contact
 University of Portland
 5000 N. Willamette Blvd
 Portland, Oregon
 97203-5798
 503.943.8484
 recruitment@up.edu

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