Director of Admissions and Student Services

The Director of Admissions and Student Services is responsible for the supervision and direction of all activities related to the students from entry and matriculation of a student in the undergraduate and graduate programs at the University of Fort Lauderdale (UFTL). The Director of Admissions and Student Services works with student services personnel and ensures the success of the student academically, financially, mentally, and spiritually.

The Director of Admissions and Student Services reports to the President. This person is responsible for the successful enrollment of the student to include the performance of the following duties:

* Operations

* Coordinate the admissions process and implementation of procedures on a day to day basis in accordance with accreditation/licensure standards.

* Establish policies and procedures for daily operations of the Office of Admissions.

* Monitor and evaluate admission requirements and the process.

* Assist in planning graduation services.

* Enrollment Management

* Develop and implement enrollment strategies/procedures for UFTL.

* Maintain accurate and comprehensive student files (data/paper) in accordance with accreditation/licensure standards.

* Assist Deans and Department Chairs in conducting graduation evaluations.

* Collect and maintain statistical data to evaluate the overall effectiveness of the enrollment process and recruitment efforts.

* Prepare weekly enrollment reports.

* Prepare comprehensive end-of-semester and end-of year enrollment reports.

* Registration

* Establish registration procedures, guidelines and time-lines.

* Assist with registration by advising students of admissions procedures and program requirements.

* Meet weekly with the Registrar and Bursar to solidify the registration process and discuss any recommendations.

* Organize and coordinate off-site registration fairs.

* Attend College Fairs and School Trade Shows.

* Recruitment

* Conduct ongoing recruitment activities and maintain related information, mailing, communication, etc.

* Budget

* Prepare budget for the Office of Admissions for projects as needed.

* Implement activities to assure the Office of Admissions is able to meet the budget requirement. Be responsive to budgetary matters and projects.

* Collaboration

* Work closely with key administrators and faculty to keep abreast of programs, changes, academic issues, and institutional policies and procedures.

* Advancement

* Engage in activities and strategic planning that will attract students and advance the University of Fort Lauderdale in student recruitment.

* Reports

* Submit statistical reports on admissions information and make recommendations.

* Prepare end-of-semester audit report of student files.

* Resources

* Maintain recruitment and admissions resources according to accreditation/licensure standards as well as grant writing to acquire resources and improve student services.

* Alumni

* Organize and coordinate Alumni activities, special events and projects, and assist in increasing alumni relations.

* Serve as a liaison for the sharing of information between alumni and the university.

* Evaluation services and activities for the Alumni.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

* Maintain a work area that is conducive to an aesthetically pleasing office environment.

* Present a professional image and serve the needs of the students.

Minimum Qualifications:

The candidate must possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree, preferably a master's degree, and demonstrate proficiency skills in marketing, coordination/organization, events planning, computer knowledge, communication, reports, presentations, and public relations. Minimum of four years of Admission experience and customer service.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $70,000.

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Individuals who meet these requirements must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy statement, original transcripts for all academic degrees, and three professional references to