Director of Admissions and Outreach

DEADLINE

Review of applications begins February 14, 2025 and continues until position is filled.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Admissions and Outreach is a critical member of the enrollment management leadership team and is responsible for providing oversight to a dedicated team of admissions staff dedicated to successfully executing SUSLA’s enrollment plan. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, the Director is responsible for all aspects of the admission process. This includes strategic planning, communication, telecommunications, online communications, budget, and management of the daily operation of the office. The Director exhibits the integral role played by the admissions process in maintaining and strengthening the academic excellence of the University.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Must meet Admissions’ goals set by Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.
• To develop, execute, and assess office policies, procedures and data processing systems of the Recruitment and Admissions Office.
• Must have extensive knowledge of Admissions Modules in the Banner System with an understanding of the Banner batch/quick admit processes to ensure quick turnaround on new applications for admissions.
• Know and understand the edit check procedures to ensure edit-free reporting to all governing and reporting agencies.
• Know and ensure compliance with all policies and regulations governing the enrollment and tracking of students
• To develop robust recruiting and enrollment strategies to meet the goals of the university.
• To assist the university registrar and financial aid department by assisting with enrollment.
• To promote the university by making presentations and speeches at alumni meetings, high school conferences, and community job fairs.
• To oversee the design of promotional literature and display materials for admissions, and ensure appropriate coordination of admissions and marketing staff.
• To attend conventions, meetings, and conferences as necessary to maintain knowledge of existing and new admissions policies, practices, and procedures.
• Plan professional development workshops and seminars for staff and other stakeholder groups involved in recruiting students.
• Conduct cross-training on Banner and other applications required to process incoming admission applications.
• Provide the chancellor, administrators, and other department heads with pertinent reports, and analyses of admissions statistics.
• To perform other duties and may be assigned by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management as requested.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree plus demonstrated knowledge, competence and 5 or more years’ experience in higher education admissions and/or enrollment management.
• Advanced degree and/or bachelors in educational administration, communications, business, marketing or related field desirable. Supervisory experience and/or training also desirable.
• Excellent communication and managerial skills.
• Ability to formulate and articulate policies, procedures, expectations, and practices.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, mathematical/statistical, time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to use technology efficiently and appropriately.
• Strong knowledge of the Banner Student System.
• Knowledge of mail merge and other communication processing.
• Knowledge of the Board of Regents student profile specifications.

TYPE: Full-time

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications begins February 12, 2025 and continues until position is filled.

• The application can be filled out online at SUSLA's Application for Employment
• Please attach cover letter, resume, transcript(s), and three references to application.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties.

Criminal background check and reference verification is required.

Southern University at Shreveport, an institution within the Southern University and A & M System, seeks to provide quality education for its students, while being committed to the total community. This institution prepares students for careers in technical and occupational fields; awards certificates, diplomas and associate degrees; and offers courses and programs that are transferable to other colleges and universities. Dedicated to excellence in instruction and community service, this open enrollment institution promotes cultural diversity, provides developmental and continuing education, and seeks partnerships with business and industry.

Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity. Title IX prohibits use of federal money to support sex discrimination in education programs and provides individuals protection against such practices.

In compliance with federal law and USDOE federal guidance, including provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), Executive Order 11246, Executive Order 13988, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 as mended by the Jobs for Veterans Act, the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, as amended, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, an institution of the Southern University System shall not discriminate against individuals on the basis of their race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, color, nation or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, covered veteran’s status, or genetic information in its administration of education policies, programs, or activities; admission policies; scholarship and loan programs; athletic or other institution-administered programs; or employment.

As part of their commitment to maintaining a community free of discrimination, and in compliance with Title IX’s mandate, institutions of the Southern University System shall address allegations of power-based violence and sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, in a timely and effective manner. Further, institutions of the Southern University System will provide resources as needed for affected persons (Reporters, Complainants, Respondents, and third parties within the institution’s community) and will not tolerate retaliation against any person who reports or participates in the investigation of alleged power-based violence or sex/gender discrimination.

In accordance with the requirement of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its Amending Act of 2008 (collectively “ADA”), the Southern University System (System) will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. The System does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title I of the ADA. The System will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the System’s programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, documents in Braille, and other ways of making communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments. The System will make reasonable modifications to policies, procedures, and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity of the System, should contact the ADA Coordinator. The ADA does not require the System to take any action that would fundamentally alter the natures of its programs or services or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the System is not accessible to persons with disabilities should be directed to the ADA Coordinator.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Shreveport, La 71107 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Shreveport, La 71107: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000