Director of Undergraduate Admissions

Job Description

A humble college founded before Texas was a state, Baylor now stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world. Baylor has continued to invest in research and doctoral education, both solidifying and elevating its unique status as a preeminent Christian research university. Baylor is among 187 R1 institutions, just 52 of which are private universities.

Since 2011, Baylor has been named as one of the nation's "Great Colleges to Work For". Great Colleges to Work For® is one of the country's largest and most respected workplace recognition programs. Each year, Great Colleges recognizes the colleges and universities that get top employee ratings regarding workplace practices and policies across 10 areas. This recognition is based on faculty and staff responses to a related annual survey.

The survey, conducted by Modern Think, is a way for colleges and universities to gain a deeper understanding of how their employees experience and view various aspects of the institution. This continued recognition further affirms Baylor as a rewarding place to build a career.

What We're Looking For

The Director of Undergraduate Admissions supports the mission of Baylor University by providing leadership within Undergraduate Admissions to help achieve the university's undergraduate enrollment goals. Reporting to the Senior Director of Undergraduate Admissions, this role manages a portion of the domestic first-time freshman recruitment strategy, ensuring excellence in territory management, yield initiatives, and staff development.

The Director serves as a key member of the leadership team, directly supervising one Associate Director and two Assistant Directors based in Waco. This position helps shape and execute the domestic undergraduate recruitment strategy in close partnership with other senior leaders. The Director plays a vital role in ensuring that team members are well-trained, empowered, and aligned with the university's commitment to attracting and enrolling mission-fit students.

A bachelor's degree and eight years of work experience are required. A master's degree and ten or more years of relevant experience is preferred.

Additional experience or education will be considered in lieu of one another.

The successful candidate will exhibit the following skills, abilities and other characteristics:

• Outstanding communication, leadership, and organizational skills, with demonstrated success in achieving objectives under strict deadlines
• Candidates must display professionalism, initiative, and enthusiasm in representing Baylor University
• Experience with CRM technologies, particularly Slate, is preferred
• Evening and weekend responsibilities and travel are inherent to this role

A valid US Driver License with a clear driving record of at least two years is required.

Must be able to travel outside of the state of Texas.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a Full-Time basis.

What You Will Do

• Provide daily leadership for select Associate and Assistant Directors, developing their administrative and leadership capacity
• Support and guide their supervision of Admissions counselors, Admissions Specialists, and related staff
• Conduct regular check-ins, performance feedback, and ensure accountability for goals and deliverables
• Assist with hiring and extensive, year-round staff training
• Serve as a trusted backup to the Senior Director, demonstrating exceptional presentation skills and the ability to confidently lead high-stakes meetings and stakeholder interaction
• Assign territories and establish annual enrollment goals
• Design, implement, and evaluate recruitment and yield strategies in collaboration with the Regional Director of Admissions and Senior Director to ensure consistent, data-informed approaches across territories
• Leverage advanced Slate and institutional data to assess effectiveness, identify growth opportunities, and drive innovation
• Lead efforts to increase application submissions and completion rates throughout the admission cycle by organizing and guiding the team through data-driven strategies
• Prepare and equip staff to counsel applicants through…