University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring an Executive Director of Admissions. This role involves leading undergraduate admissions and recruitment efforts to attract a diverse student population, overseeing a budget of approximately $4.5 million. The Executive Director will collaborate with internal teams, serve as the authority on all admissions decisions, and represent the division to the university and the public.
Highlights
Lead undergraduate admissions and recruitment.
Oversee a budget of approximately $4.5 million.
Collaborate with various academic and student affairs committees.
Act as the primary decision-maker on admissions matters.
Proficiency with modern recruitment and office technologies.
Bachelor’s degree with seven years of related experience required.
Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
Position Information
Position Information
Working Title | Executive Director of Admissions Department | Admissions-0959 Requisition Number | S_250423 Posting Open Date | 06/02/2025 Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 06/23/2025 Posting Close Date | Open Until Filled | Yes Description of Work | The Executive Director of Admissions is responsible for the leadership of undergraduate admissions and recruitment designed to attract and enroll a talented, diverse student population to Nebraska. This individual will guide the work of those within the Office of Admissions and those embedded in the academic units – and will oversee a budget of approximately $4.5 million dollars. The successful candidate will be collaborative, transparent, innovative, and entrepreneurial, with the vision and confidence to serve as a campus leader and a willingness to take calculated risks to engage students and families in new ways.
The Executive Director of Admissions will serve as an internal leader and the authority on all admissions decisions and processing for the Office of Admissions and external voice for the value of a Nebraska degree.
Reporting to the associate vice chancellor of academic services and enrollment management (ASEM), the Executive Director will be a key member of ASEM’s leadership team and other academic and student affairs committees on-campus, representing the division to the university and the public.
The Executive Director’s peers in ASEM include:· Director of educational outreach and student services· Director of enrollment marketing and strategic enrollment initiatives· Director of international recruitment and admissions · Director of new student enrollment· Senior director of scholarships and financial aid & husker hub· University registrar The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.
As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination Minimum Required Qualifications | A Bachelor’s degree and seven years of experience in undergraduate admission or a related field. Knowledge of higher education undergraduate admissions strategies and tactics. Facility with modern recruitment and office technologies and best practices regarding their use. Proficiency at navigating challenges and making decisions. Proven team leadership, planning and management skills. Critical Thinking and analytical skills necessary to lead and develop a dynamic, enthusiastic, and high-achieving team. Experience building strong professional relationships with diverse groups of constituents. Readiness to manage newcomers and experienced professionals in the admissions field; capable of developing employees from different generations and backgrounds. Ability to manage and deliver sensitive information, tactfully and professionally. Ability to understand data and potential impacts of decisions on recruitment cycle and overall yield with the ability to communicate related data to diverse audiences. Strong interpersonal skills to allow for effective and positive communication with manage across all operational areas of the university.
Preferred Qualifications | A master’s degree in education, marketing, business, communication or a related field. 5 years in a leadership role within an undergraduate admissions office. Familiarity with the complexity and unique needs of a large, decentralized institution. Knowledge of the state of Nebraska and its challenges recruiting underrepresented populations.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | No Physical Required | No Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. | No Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes Posted Salary | $130,000/yr. minimum How to Apply | Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format. For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Sandy Airan, sairan2@unl.edu Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional Job Type | Full-Time Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) | Work Location (City, State) | Lincoln, NE Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No If Temporary, indicate end date | Planned Hire Date: | Appointment End Date |
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