Assistant Director of Admissions

Salary Range Up to $57,000, commensurate with experience

Pay Basis

Pay Basis Monthly

Position Status

Position Status Regular full-time

Location

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 02/12/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 03/16/2026

Job Summary

Are you interested in helping students achieve their goal of a college education? Do you enjoy traveling and interacting with new people?
The Office of Admissions is looking for an individual with experience in higher education student recruitment or admissions to fill our Assistant Director of Admissions position. If you are looking for a rewarding and challenging opportunity that provides a comprehensive benefits package, including employee tuition benefits, and a strong team dynamic, apply now to join our team!
The Assistant Director of Admissions supports the Office of Admissions in driving the strategic growth of a high-caliber undergraduate student population at UT Dallas. Reporting to the Director of Undergraduate Admissions, the Assistant Director implements a dynamic recruitment strategy focused on increasing the enrollment of high-caliber students at UT Dallas. This position supports enrollment goals by leading a team of admission counselors and directly managing recruitment efforts within the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Primary responsibilities include training and supporting a team of admission counselors, advising prospective and admitted students, developing data-driven recruitment strategies, organizing events, and building strong partnerships with educational and community organizations. This position also contributes to additional projects as needed, ensuring a cohesive and effective approach to prospective student recruitment and admission.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of experience in college admissions, student advising, student recruitment, or related field.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of related experience, or Master’s degree and at least three years of related experience.
• Supervisory experience.

Other Qualifications

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Work cohesively with other Assistant Directors on the Undergraduate Admissions Team to ensure alignment and consistency in recruitment strategies, events, messaging, operational goals.
• Ensure effective implementation of prospective student recruitment strategies across diverse territories and empower team members to succeed in their assigned terretories; report on progress and outcomes to the Director, offering insights and data-informed recommendations to optimize recruitment strategies.
• Supervise, mentor, and lead a team of admissions counselors, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment that supports UT Dallas undergraduate enrollment goals.
• Oversee the recruitment of special, high-achieving student populations.
• Collaborate with the admissions team to engage UT Dallas community members in supporting recruitment efforts within the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
• Prepare and submit budget proposals to support recruitment initiatives, events, professional development, and travel.
• Design and execute targeted events for prospective and admitted freshman and transfer students, including planning and leading events, collaborating with admission counselors to implement similar events throughout Texas, and ensuring cohesive engagement and outreach to students statewide.
• Collaborate with the Director of the Visitor Center & Admission Events as well as the internal administrative team to ensure seamless execution of admission events.
• Actively engage in professional development by participating in state and regional professional associations, staying current on industry trends, and establishing networks that support the growth and effectiveness of the UT Dallas Undergraduate Admissions Team.
• Represent UT Dallas at high school college fairs, transfer fairs, and community engagement events.
• Provide prospective students and families with accurate and up-to-date information about UT Dallas programs, admission, scholarships, and financial aid, ensuring ethical standards, confidentiality, and FERPA compliance.
• Advise prospective transfer students on credit transference, articulation, and the application process.
• Deliver engaging presentations to groups of all sizes, promoting the University’s academic offerings, research, and campus life.
• Coordinate travel, maintain expense records, and organize a range of outreach activities, including workshops, virtual events, school visits, and yield…