Job Summary:

**INTERNAL TCU APPLICANTS ONLY**

The Director of Undergraduate Admission is responsible for supporting the freshman admission processes by assisting in planning and executing policy and programming, recommending admission actions, and supervising Associate Directors of Admission.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

1. Directs the recruitment of the undergraduate entering classes by supervising staff responsible for representing TCU at recruiting events both on- and off-campus; supporting events at TCU; visiting high schools to conduct recruiting activities; conducting informational and evaluative interviews; establishing rapport with candidates; recommending admissions actions.
2. Assists with the recruitment of prospective undergrad students through the student search process; serves as team lead in relationship with third-party vendors who license names on behalf of TCU.
3. Identifies recruiting strategies by monitoring trends at peer and aspirant institutions for recruiting opportunities; develops policies related to trends and best practices in admission.
4. Stays abreast of and collaborates with key partners across campus (e.g. financial aid, housing, registrar, student affairs, etc.)
5. Collects, compiles, and analyzes occupational, scholarship, departmental, economic, and market data for dissemination to provide strategic recommendations used to target potential students more effectively. Prepares reports in concert with the Assistant Provost for Enrollment Systems and Analytics.
6. Cultivates and establishes partnerships with key professional associations, individuals in higher and secondary education institutions and TCU constituents across campus.
7. Recruits, selects, counsels and disciplines staff to accomplish department goals.
8. Trains staff by developing and implementing programs.
9. Represents the Office of Admission in public and in senior leadership meetings when Dean of Admission is unavailable.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree.
• 7 years’ experience in admissions or in student programs in a higher education environment or a related field, including supervisory experience.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• None

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• Must be insurable under the university motor vehicle requirements.

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

• None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of strong communication and organizational techniques.
• Knowledge of university admissions practices, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of liberal arts and sciences university programs.
• Knowledge of multi-cultural university campus.
• Knowledge of college life.
• Knowledge of customer service techniques.
• Skill in written and oral communication.
• Skill in some or all components of Microsoft Office.
• Skill in manipulating data for analysis and reporting.
• Skill in CRM or other admission databases.
• Ability to interact with prospective students and their families.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with prospective students, parents, counselors and alumni.
• Ability to train and lead staff.
• Ability to provide innovative thought leadership for a fast-paced office.

TCU Core Competencies:

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 25 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Work is indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.
• This is an in-person, on-campus role.

AA/EEO Statement:

As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.