Director of Undergraduate Admission

Salary: $70,000.00 - $96,000.00 Annually

Location : HPU Downtown Campus; Honolulu

Job Type: Staff - Regular Full Time Exempt

Job Number: 01974

Department: EEM, Enrollment Management

Opening Date: 09/26/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

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Description

To express your interest, kindly send your cover letter, resume and 3 references to:
Contact: Adam Barrett
Email: m

Job Summary:

Provide leadership and direction to the Office of Admissions and carry out all aspects of the HPU Strategic Enrollment Management plan. Manage all activities related to recruitment, admissions, and enrollment of qualified undergraduate students in order to meet the University's enrollment goals. Collaborate with other departments at HPU to support the overall mission of the University and ensure compliance with its policies. Represent HPU at events in the local and mainland communities as needed

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
  
• Five years of experience in admissions and recruitment.
  
• Experience supervising full-time admissions staff at a post-secondary institution.
  
• Demonstrated communication and team-building skills.
  
• Must have valid driver's license.
  
• Able to travel within the US.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree
  
• Ability to communicate effectively and manage team members given barriers of distance
  
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  
• Demonstrated quantitative and analytical abilities
  
• Familiarity with Target X CRM and Ellucian Banner
  
• Successful candidate will be able to work in a fast-paced environment, utilizing excellent time and stress-management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Management of the Hawaii and regional mainland-based recruitment staff (60%)

• Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Hawaii and regional mainland-based recruitment staff
  
• Assist teams to solve problems, to focus their efforts on high yielding activities
  
• Support the recruitment team with the various departments they collaborate with on campus
  
• Evaluate and analyze market to determine target markets and effective recruitment strategies using statistical data and budgetary consideration to enroll students that support the University mission.
  
• Create a comprehensive annual marketing and recruitment budget based on past enrollment analysis as well as current and future trends and opportunities. Evaluate results with focus on future planning, assessment, and budget.
  
• Develop and implement a recruitment plan that includes: public and private high school and community college visitations and presentations; communication plans, publications, events, on-campus tours and visitations
  
• Manage communication plans to inquiries, applicants and counselors. Oversee content of admissions web pages, and other forms of social media.
  
• Work closely with recruitment staff to get feedback and ensure that strategies are carried out and revised as needed. Develop recruitment goals and budgets for staff.
  
• Conduct annual performance appraisals. Hire, train, coach and develop recruitment staff as needed. Oversee ongoing training of recruitment staff.
  
• Participate in recruitment trips and fairs, as needed.
  
• Document trainings and manuals of policies and procedures, and programs for recruitment staff.

2. Oversees Admissions Operation (20%)

• Maintain the University's standards of Admissions.
  
• Responsible for admitting qualified students to the University.
  
• Work in collaboration with Advising to ensure seamless transition from admission to enrollment
  
• Develop goals and objectives for the Office of Admissions
  
• Monitor admissions procedures to ensure that they are in line with HPU policy and those admission procedures are conducted in a timely manner.
  
• Review and revise admission materials such as acceptance packets, admit letters, etc. to ensure compliance, as well as appropriate communications and publications.
  
• Serve as chairperson for Admissions Committee.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Enrollment Management.

3. Support the research, development, and implementation of a complex data-driven Strategic Enrollment Management plan for Domestic student markets (15%)

• Manage all aspects of the HPU Strategic Enrollment Management plan including research, implementation, and assessment.
  
• Implement effective usage procedures and policies related to Ellucian Banner and Target X.
  
• Work in collaboration with the Vice President of Enrollment Management to create reports and systems to support the recruitment staff.
  
• Recommend new initiatives based on data and trend analysis.

4. Performs other duties as assigned (5%)

This description is not designed to list all activities, duties or responsibilities which may be required for this job. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned at any time.

Hawai'i Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable environment in which faculty and staff can excel irrespective of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or any other protected class covered by state and federal law. Hawai'i Pacific University encourages applications from veterans and individuals with disabilities. A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.

We seek talented and energetic people who thrive on challenge and innovation in supporting the mission and values of our university. HPU offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

01

Do you have a Bachelor's degree?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have 5 years of experience in admissions and recruitment?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have experience supervising full-time admissions staff at a post-secondary institution?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you hold a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you able to travel within the US for business needs?

• Yes
• No

Required Question