Manager of Recruitment & Admissions

Manager of Recruitment & Admissions

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 Position Information 

Posting Number  | S06438P
Position Title  | Manager of Recruitment & Admissions
Department  | Social Work
Location  | Arlington
Position Status  | Full-time
Work Schedule  | Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pmTravel in and out of the state of Texas and internationally to recruit prospective students.
Salary  | Salary is commensurate based n qualifications and relevant experience up to $85,000.
Pay Basis  | Monthly

Job Summary  | The Manager of Recruitment & Admissions provides leadership, vision, and oversight for the recruitment, admissions, enrollment, and retention of students across all academic programs within the School of Social Work (BSW, MSW, DSW, PhD, minors, and certificates). The Manager is responsible for developing and implementing data-informed enrollment strategies aligned with UTA’s and SSW’s vision, mission, and strategic plan. The manager collaborates with academic leaders, faculty, staff, and university partners to ensure growth, quality, and sustainability of enrollment and retention. The manager supervises admissions and recruiting staff, and is part of the larger Office of Communications, Marketing, and Recruitment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  | Strategic Leadership & Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive data-informed enrollment management plan for the School of Social Work. Align SEM strategies with the School’s strategic plan, marketing/communications priorities, and UTA’s Strategic Enrollment Management Plan. Advise the Dean, leadership team, program directors, and the UTA AVP of Admissions on enrollment strategies, emerging opportunities, and risks. Manage and monitor the recruiting and admissions budget.
Recruitment & Admissions: Collaborate with the UTA Office of Admissions to develop an annual recruitment plan in the School of Social Work that is aligned and works in conjunction with the UTA annual recruitment plan in the Office of Admissions. Manage all recruitment efforts to attract a pool of highly qualified students for SSW’s academic programs. Lead the recruiting and admissions team to ensure efficient, accurate, and mission-aligned admission procedures, processing, and data entry. Develop strong pipelines with community colleges, universities, social service organizations, agencies, and professional associations. Ensure recruiters effectively organize their work to reach and respond to prospective students. Provide expert recommendations to the School’s leadership and AVP of Admissions on improving admissions, recruiting, and retention processes. Provide leadership on improving admissions, recruiting, and retention processes.
Retention & Student Success: Partner with the Office of Student Affairs to ensure a seamless transition for admitted students. Collaborate with the Office of Student & Academic Affairs, staff, and faculty to support data-driven initiatives that enhance student retention. Liaise across the university to support a cohesive, student-centered enrollment experience.
Collaboration & Outreach: Serve as the School’s primary advocate for and manager of UTA’s Slate CRM system. Act as the primary liaison for SSW to university enrollment management offices. Strengthen connections with community organizations, alumni, and professional networks to boost recruitment and build enrollment pipelines. Represent the School of Social Work at conferences, fairs, and community events.
Data, Assessment, & Reporting: Review and assess enrollment dashboards, reports, and metrics to monitor progress. Ensure compliance with federal, state, UT System, UTA, and CSWE accreditation standards related to recruiting, admissions, enrollment, and retention. Develop policies to maintain compliance. Perform ongoing audits of policies, strategies, and procedures for recruitment, admissions, enrollment, and retention functions. Ensure all lead generation, student interactions, and communications flows are implemented in Slate CRM and reviewed annually to determine ROI.
Supervision, Coordination, Integration, & Synergy: Coordinate with staff, SSW leaders, and university offices as needed to achieve goals and objectives. Provide leadership, mentoring, and professional development opportunities for the SEM team. Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Communications, Marketing, and Recruitment, the Manager of Recruitment & Admissions is part of a larger team that includes the academic recruiters and admissions counselors, a Communications Manager, Marketing Manager, Marketing Coordinator, Communications Specialist, Multimedia Producer, Web Software Specialist, and a Special Events Coordinator.
Minimum Qualifications  | Master’s degree in social work, higher education administration, or a related field. Six (6) years of progressive leadership experience in enrollment management, admissions, or recruiting. Proven success in developing and executing strategic, data-driven enrollment initiatives. Experience with CRM systems (e.g., Slate) and enrollment management technology. Supervisory experience. Valid state Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications  | Doctoral degree in social work. Experience working in a school or college of social work or with social work students. Familiarity with CSWE accreditation standards, as well as data analytics platforms. Experience managing large-scale admissions operations with high application volumes. Experience in data analysis, reporting, and enrollment forecasting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  | Professional knowledge of higher education trends, recruitment best practices, admissions processes, and retention best practices. Excellent analytical, communication, and people skills. Strategic thinking and planning. Ability to create integrated recruitment plans. Ability to assess and make recommendations to policies and processes. Ability to ensure adherence to all recruiting and admissions policies and procedures of SSW, UTA, UT System, accreditation organizations, as well as state and federal laws and rules. Ability to effectively interpret and apply organizational policies, procedures, and systems. Supervisory, customer service, and written and verbal communication skills. Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise work of employees as necessary to ensure desired results are achieved. Telephone, email and personal contact with all levels of internal and external personnel and organizations. Ability to work with confidential information as appropriate. Ability to create and manage the admissions and recruiting annual budget. Solid critical thinking skills to understand student and staff success. Excellent listening and reasoning skills. Data-driven problem-solving capability. Capacity for prioritizing conflicting demands. Attentive to details and deadlines. Ability to collaborate effectively with various departments and cross-functional teams. Positive attitude and ability to plan and adapt to change. Demonstrated sensitivity to students with various academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, including those with disabilities. Understand how to work successfully as a team within all levels of the organization and know how to contribute to the mission of the School of Social Work and the University. Experience in public speaking and speaking in front of large groups. Experience using a CRM or other data management tool for student recruiting or sales. Professional experience developing PowerPoint presentations and other graphics. Proficient in utilizing online web conference platforms. Excellent writing and speaking skills. Must be enthusiastic about promoting social work higher education.

Other Requirements  |
Workplace and Eligibility Conditions  | Specific job requirements or physical location of positions allocated to this classification render the position security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215 Texas Education Code.
Benefits Eligible  | Yes
Benefits at UTA  | We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
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CBC Requirement  | It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure, you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.
EEO Statement  | It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
University Information  | The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 – including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas – UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.

UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university’s strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the RISE 100 initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas. Learn more at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100.

This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.
ADA Accommodations  | The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.

 Posting Detail Information 

Number of Vacancies  | 1
Open Until Filled  |
Minimum Number of References Required  | 3
Maximum Number of References Accepted  | 3
Special Instructions to Applicants  | Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

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OFFICE OF TALENT, CULTURE AND ENGAGEMENT
J.D. Wetsel Service Center
1225 W. Mitchell Road
Arlington, TX 76019