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Assistant Director of Admission (HR Title: Student Recruiter II)

Position Number: 6285267
Location: Dallas, TX
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Assistant Director of Admission (HR Title: Student Recruiter II)

Salary Range:

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

About SMU

SMU's more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University's small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.

SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem - paired with entrepreneurial drive - creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU's relationship with Dallas - the dynamic center of one of the nation's fastest-growing regions - offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.

SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.

About the Position:

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

The Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission is responsible for representing SMU to prospective students and evaluating all admissions applications in assigned domestic territories, as well as internationally. Position will include management of projects that are not specifically based on region.

Essential Functions:

Recruit prospective undergraduate students to the University. Travel extensively in assigned areas. Follow-up with prospects and applicants through various communication sources. Provide information to prospective students and parents both on and off campus.
Conduct market research for recruitment region and create strategic plan. Communicate and build relationships with alumni, current students, parents, high school counselors, and independent counselors in recruitment region. Participate in college fairs, high school visits, case studies, and panels. Initiate and participate in activities to yield accepted students to matriculation.
Review and analyze admission applications. Communicate with students and/or high schools to complete admission files. Complete second reads on previously evaluated applications. Participate in all admission committee review meetings. Inform students, parents and staff of application status.
Manage and develop programming and recruitment strategies that support office and university initiatives.
Assist with admission programs as assigned. Attend meetings/conferences. Attend all division and team meetings, as well as attend staff development activities. Support recruitment programs as appropriate and assist with other Enrollment Services areas as needed. Management of projects not exclusive to region which may include but are not limited to website, social media, CRM, and vendors.
Conduct Information Sessions to a variety of campus visitors and provide on-call counselor support.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree is required.

A minimum of three (3) years of experience elective admission environment is required. Previous admission managerial experience is preferred. Candidate with knowledge of SMU and the City of Dallas is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Candidate must demonstrate knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. Candidate must also demonstrate computer experience to demonstrate ability to learn new software.

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills. Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.

Travel season occurs for approximately three months in the Spring and three months in the Fall. Other occasional travel may be required both local and regional.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

Sit for long periods of time
Bend, crawl squat
Climb, kneel, stand
Push/Pull

Deadline to Apply:

Priority consideration may be given to those submissions received by June 23, 2025.

Open until filled.

EEO Statement

SMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.

Benefits:

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.

The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.

Primary Location: USA-TX-Dallas

Job: Other

Organization: Division of Enrollment Services

Schedule: Regular

Shift: Staff

Employee Status: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Full-time

Job Level: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Job Posting: Jun 9, 2025, 3:26:26 PM

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