Assistant Director of Admissions

Assistant Director, Undergraduate Admissions

Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.

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.

This position specifically supports the mission of the university through providing guidance and counseling to prospective students to promote the pre-college pathways and help achieve the freshman strategic enrollment management goals for each incoming class and term. The Assistant Director will lead programs to gain application numbers for the pathways and through the enrollment funnel from students who are an academic, social, and financial fit for Baylor.

This position supports initiatives to meet department and institutional goals.

A bachelor's degree and four years of relevant experience are required. A master's degree and five years of relevant experience is preferred.

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

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 be authorized to work full-time in the United States.

• Oversee Accelerate Admissions and the Baylor Bridge Program, managing policies, deadlines, and workflows across pre-college initiatives
• Ensure compliance with billing and reporting requirements in collaboration with campus partners and coordinate curriculum planning with academic units to maintain sufficient course availability and proactively address capacity concerns
• Monitor academic progress for enrolled students, initiating timely outreach based on progress reports and final grades
• Coordinate advising and registration processes to support student success, and address course conflicts, academic integrity concerns, and behavioral issues in partnership with faculty and campus partners while maintaining accurate documentation
• Facilitate Bridge Program milestones, including GA hiring, summer logistics, onboarding, and engagement initiatives that support enrollment and yield
• Support the development of strategic initiatives and partnerships that strengthen pre-college pathways to Baylor while maintaining annual marketing updates, website accuracy, and program guidebooks
• Directly supervise two territory managers responsible for recruitment and engagement of students in grades 8–10
• Provide leadership in territory strategy, recruitment execution, and performance management to ensure alignment with institutional enrollment goals
• Oversee middle and early high school programming, ensuring consistency in messaging, execution, and measurable outcomes
• Manage budget planning and resource allocation for early-pipeline initiatives, and coach staff in building strong relationships with schools, counselors, and community partners to support long-term pipeline growth and enrollment goals
• Manage a designated geographic recruitment territory, representing Baylor through virtual programming, counselor engagement, and targeted outreach
• Counsel prospective students and families through the application, admission, and next-step processes while utilizing Slate to develop data-informed recruitment strategies and personalized communication plans
• Maintain expertise in admissions policies and procedures and deep knowledge of Baylor's academic, social, and spiritual opportunities to ensure clear, compelling messaging tailored to diverse audiences
• Manage the territory budget, plan high-impact recruitment and yield initiatives, and implement a territory-specific action plan aligned with university enrollment goals
• Maintain intermediate…