Director of Admissions

Why Work at BYU  

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.”

 

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.

Job Description

Director, Admissions

The Director of Admissions is the chief admissions officer for the university. This position is responsible for defining and implementing a strategy for admissions that will be approved by the President’s Council. Additionally, the Director of Admissions is responsible for building and maintaining strategic relationships with various enrollment services organizations at other CES schools and other areas on campus. As such, this position will require collaboration with multiple units on campus (OIT, Colleges, Offices within Enrollment Services, and others as directed by the Executive Director). The position will also coordinate with key CES administrators.

The Director of Admissions reports directly to the Executive Director of Enrollment Services. Specific duties will be assigned and managed by the Executive Director and may change over time as needed.

What You’ll Do In This Position

Define and Implement Admissions Strategy

• Continually evaluate and consider the university admission strategy and recommend changes to ensure that the university continues to adequately distinguish among highly qualified applicants.
• Oversee all aspects of the university admission process.
• Administer the Admission Application Read process. Continually evaluate and consider ways to improve the process to ensure alignment with the university admission strategy.
• Coordinate with other CES institutions to ensure that the university strategy is understood. Assess impact of decisions and ensure admissions process integrity.
• Serve as the face of admissions on committees as assigned.
• Address exceptions and appeals related to admission decisions.
• Maintain a deep understanding of admissions systems and technology best practices to ensure that the admission process and systems are current and support the mission of the university.
• Direct admissions-related research efforts in collaboration with research groups within Enrollment Services and across the university.
• Collaborate with OIT, Enrollment Services, and other university areas and committees to ensure that there is widespread buy-in to proposed changes to admissions application philosophy.
• Identify criteria that will be useful in distinguishing among the candidates.
• Meet regularly with the university executives to ensure that the admissions application strategy and vision is aligned with their needs.
• Collaborate with the Office of the CIO and the CIO for CES regarding the admissions and decision processing systems and their impact on admissions decisions.
  
  

Define and Implement Outreach, Recruiting, and Marketing Strategy

• Continually evaluate and consider the outreach and marketing strategy and recommend changes as needed to ensure that the university is properly represented at appropriate events.
• Define a technology strategy to appropriately increase outreach.
• Oversee coordination with other CES schools and other schools as necessary to maintain positive relationships.
• Ensure that all outreach efforts, publications, websites, etc. meet or exceed Enrollment Services division quality standards.
  
  

Administer Admissions Office

• Oversee all aspects of the Admissions Office
• Address personnel issues as necessary
• Develop a healthy office culture that encourages inter- and intra-office collaboration
  
  

Professional Development

• Attend conferences, workshop, tutorials, etc. to stay abreast of current admissions policies and trends.
  
  

Department and University Citizenship

• Promote a positive image of the Admissions Office and of the University
• Support activities of the Executive Director of Enrollment Services and other University departments
• Relate well with other University employees
• Adhere to University standards and policies
• Promote awareness and compliance with University citizenship standards within the division
• Maintain good public relations with campus departments, off-campus vendors, and BYU students, faculty, and staff by properly and expeditiously handling their service needs, questions, and problems.
• Represent Enrollment Services on University committees as assigned.
  
  

What Qualifies You For This Role

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years of experience in higher education administration.
  
  

What We Offer In Return

In addition to our competitive pay structure, this position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays 22 days paid vacation 12 sick days, accrued annually
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
• Access to athletic facilities
• Excellent medical/dental benefits
• Short/long-term disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Wellness Program
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
  
  

Pay Grade: 57

Compensation Range

Actual compensation based on education and experience

$130,739.00 - $169,790.50

Required Documents

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!