FranU Director Undergraduate Admissions

Director of Undergraduate Admissions

FranU

Baton Rouge, La

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Under the direction of the Vice President of Enrollment Management, the Director of Undergraduate Admissions provides leadership to the Undergraduate Admissions staff in the administration of and the Admissions and Recruitment processes for all academic programs at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (FranU); Supports the institutional enrollment goals and objectives of the University as a whole; Support the University’s commitment to diversity and inclusiveness as core institutional values through holistic Recruitment and Admissions practices; Maintain ultimate responsibility for oversight of all phases of the Recruitment and Admissions process for all Undergraduate Academic Programs, while providing a high level of professional, courteous service to FranU’s stakeholders (current and prospective students, advisors, alumni, faculty and staff). #CB

JOB STANDARDS

Mission Engagement Actively engages the Catholic and Franciscan mission and identity of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University by modeling the Franciscan Values, promoting justice for the communities we serve, and integrating the Catholic and Franciscan intellectual traditions in courses, programs and services

Leadership and Team Supervision Oversee and guide the Undergraduate Admissions Team in establishing recruitment strategies, admissions processes, policies and procedures for all academic programs, ensuring preservation of program-specific nuances

Provide standardized training to ensure applicant is holistic, consistent, unbiased and professional

Recruitment Travel and Representation Coordinate and participate in recruitment travel (approximately 15-20%), representing FranU at off-campus and on-campus events, ad promoting educational programs to prospective students, pre-health advisors, and the public

Communication and Stakeholder Collaboration Serve as the primary internal and external contact for Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment decision-making activities

Collaborate with the Vice President for Enrollment Management, Deans, Program Directors, and Enrollment Management Leadership

Strategic Enrollment and Recruitment Planning Develop and implement an annual Undergraduate Recruitment Plan, including review of prior-year results, setting annual enrollment goals, crafting recruitment strategies, and assessing budgetary impact

Admissions Policy Development and Best Practices Works with institutional leadership to develop Admissions policies and selection criteria that balance experience, attributes, and metrics

Periodically assess national trends to ensure evidence-based screening and alignment with Best Practices

Marketing and Inclusive Recruitment Communication Collaborate on the review and development of advertising, promotional materials and website content to reflect FranU’s commitment to recruiting a diverse and inclusive student body

Technology and Process Improvement Support the development and effective utilization of admissions technology and systems to enhance communication, reporting, and application review process

Student Affairs and Enrollment Event Participation Participate in campus-wide events such as orientation, graduation, and other Student Affairs and Enrollment Management initiatives that support student engagement and success

Other Duties as Assigned Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to meet evolving University needs

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of five (5) years of experience in Student Admissions, required; Two (2) years of supervisory experience, required

EDUCATION

Master’s Degree, preferred

SPECIAL SKILLS

Experience with Banner, Datatel Colleague, Ellucian, Technolutions Slate, or other Admissions databases