Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions

Company Description

Augsburg University has maintained a strong academic reputation defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies since 1869. A welcoming campus in the heart of Minneapolis, Augsburg offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to nearly 3,200 diverse students.

Augsburg's mission is to educate students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community that is committed to intentional diversity in its life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, and shaped by its urban and global settings.

Augsburg invites individuals who share our mission and commitment to intentional diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to join our community. In particular, Augsburg invites BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities, women, veterans and those from underrepresented or marginalized backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) division includes four uniquely equipped teams:
Undergraduate Admissions, Graduate Admissions, SEM Operations, and Financial Aid.

is to be a belonging organization that builds deeper relationships, changes systems, and dismantles the access barriers in higher education enrollment management.

is to meet every student where they are with authentic presence, outreach, and engagement. Our nationally recognized Augsburg Applies to You platform supports this mission through direct admissions, success coaching, and academic belonging. We exist to deliver enrollment results, innovation, service, and the essential infrastructure to attract, meet the needs of, and enroll future graduates. We are a key partner in driving sustainable enrollment growth at Augsburg towards the
goal of becoming a medium sized university with 5,000 Auggies by 2030.

The Associate Director of Admissions is a key leadership role responsible for driving sustainable growth in recruitment and admission activities. This position oversees the University' undergraduate recruitment and admissions process and provides strategic direction while also focusing on individualized recruitment and relationship management efforts with prospective students. The Associate Director works with first year and transfer student populations, contributing to their success and ensuring a seamless admissions process.

60% of time spent on direct student/guidance counselor engagement as well as partnership engagement:

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with division and campus partners.
• Maintain differentiated ongoing contact and communication with key high school staff as well as advising staff at community college partners.
• Oversee the student admissions process for all first year and transfer students.
• Collaborate with admissions and operations teams to establish recruitment and event planning including travel planning and budgeting.
• Provide data reporting and analysis to inform strategy and assess team performance and effectiveness.
• Provide opportunities to meet with students individually to discuss their professional and educational goals while providing information about the student's program of interest and application/admissions process.
• Coordinate with operations/events to plan and deliver successful recruitment and anti-melt events throughout the year.
• Conduct recruitment, yield, and anti-melt activities throughout the entire enrollment cycle.
• In partnership with the Director, work collaboratively…