Executive Director for Undergraduate Admissions

Executive Director for Undergraduate Admissions

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Position Information

Position Title Executive Director for Undergraduate Admissions Position Number S015PD
Branch Enrollment Services Division Enrollment Services (DIV) Department Undergraduate Admissions Location Jackson FLSA Exempt

Job Summary

The Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the University's traditional undergraduate admissions enterprise. Reporting to the Vice President for Enrollment Management (VPEM), this position is responsible for executing recruitment strategies, supervising key admissions leaders, managing enrollment pipelines, and ensuring an exceptional prospective student experience from inquiry through enrollment.

About Union University

Union University is a private, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. The campus is located in Jackson, Tenn., with additional campuses in Germantown, Hendersonville, and Memphis, Tenn., and enrolls about 2,700 students. Union University stands as a national leader among colleges and universities in promoting a Christian worldview and a Christ-centered approach to education. Union is consistently ranked among the nation's premier Christian universities and has been recognized as a top-tier institution each year since 1997 by U.S. News & World Report, which also recognized Union at a national level for undergraduate teaching excellence.

Essential

Job Duties

* Work closely with the Vice President for Enrollment Management to develop, implement, evaluate, and manage a comprehensive admissions/recruitment plan for traditional undergraduate students.

* Translate institutional enrollment goals into actionable recruitment plans, timelines, and performance benchmarks.

* Monitor funnel metrics (inquiry, applicant, admit, deposit, enrollment) and recommend data-driven adjustments to improve yield and net tuition revenue.

* Oversee application review processes and admissions decisions in alignment with institutional policies.

* Ensure consistent, timely communication with prospective students and families throughout the enrollment lifecycle.

* Provide direct leadership to the Director of Campus Visits and Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions.

* Support hiring, onboarding, training, and evaluation of Undergraduate Admissions staff.

* Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, professionalism, and student-centered service.

* Guide recruitment strategies including campus visits, travel, digital communication, events, and territory management.

* Partner with enrollment data and CRM personnel to ensure data integrity, reporting accuracy, and effective use of technology platforms.

* Utilize enrollment analytics to inform strategic decisions and provide regular updates to the VPEM.

* Serve as a member of departmental and university-wide committees and teams as assigned.

* Assume other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Enrollment Management.

Other

Job Duties

Union University is committed to strict compliance with any and all rules and regulations of the Higher Education Act (HEA), and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and including the use of FAFSA information. An infraction (intentional or unintentional) by the employee of any rule or regulation of these acts or violation of the University's FERPA policy will result in progressive disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Required Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in a related field of study and at least five years of experience in university admissions and student recruitment. Successful candidates must have a passion for Christian higher education, an understanding of the undergraduate admissions process, willingness to travel, and a high degree of initiative.

Preferred Qualifications Christian Requirement

Successful candidates must be professing Christians who are active members of a local church, enthusiastically support Union University's Identity, Mission, Core Values, and Statement of Faith, and articulate a Christian worldview in their work and life.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S253P Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

* Resume

Optional Documents

* Cover Letter

* Letter of Recommendation (1)

* Other (1)