Executive Director, Undergraduate Admission

Position Information

Posting Number SF01997 Job Title Executive Director, Undergraduate Admission Position Number 106219 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union Non-Union Non-Classified Staff Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 19 Pay Grade Range Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $140,000 - $170,000 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent

Department Information

Department Undergraduate Admission Contact(s)

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes Job Description Summary

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by May 5, 2025. Applications received after May 5, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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About URI

The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.

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Basic Function

The Executive Director of Undergraduate Admission provides strategic leadership and vision for the university’s undergraduate recruitment, outreach, and admissions efforts. As a key member of the enrollment management team, the Executive Director is responsible for developing and implementing innovative, data-driven strategies to attract, recruit, and enroll a diverse and talented student body. This individual will lead a team of admission professionals, foster partnerships across campus, manage office budget, and ensure alignment with the university’s mission and enrollment goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Leadership:

• Develop and implement comprehensive undergraduate admissions strategies to meet enrollment goals.
• Use data analytics, market research, and demographic trends to drive high-impact decision-making and optimize outreach efforts.
• Set standards for application review and decision-making, ensuring consistency and fairness.
• Oversee the admissions budget and resource allocation.
• Monitor and analyze admissions data to identify trends and inform future strategies.
• Assess and select current and emerging technology and collaborate with key vendors to recruit and yield students.
  
  

Recruitment And Outreach

• Lead the recruitment team in identifying and engaging potential undergraduate applicants through various channels and mediums.
• Collaborate with University community, including academic colleges and departments, Student Life, Communications and Marketing, Office of International Education and others to recruit and enroll undergraduate students.
• Collaborate in the development of marketing materials and messaging tailored to different student demographics.
  
  

Admissions Operations & Process Management

• Oversee the holistic and equitable evaluation of applications, ensuring a fair, transparent, and student-centered admissions process.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and university policies and ethical standards in admissions.
• Manage the implementation and optimization of admissions technology, including Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems (e.g., Slate).
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators to assess the effectiveness of recruitment and admission efforts.
  
  

Student Engagement And Special Initiatives

• Foster enrollment success by recruiting traditional and nontraditional students, including special populations, for traditional and online undergraduate program offerings.
• Develop and implement programs to enhance student engagement throughout the admissions process.
• Collaborate with other campus offices, including Enrollment Services, to support enrollment, access and affordability.
  
  

Team Leadership & Budget Management

• Supervise, mentor, and develop a high-performing admissions team.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Manage the admissions budget effectively, ensuring resource allocation aligns with strategic priorities.
  
  

University & Community Involvement

• Participate as admissions representative on campus, state committees and in regional and national organizations in regard to admissions and recruitment matters.
• Serve as a member of the Enrollment Management Team.
  
  

Strategic Data Analysis & Use

• Prepare statistical admission and enrollment reports.
• Utilize CRM (currently SLATE) to manage applicant data through the admission process.
• Work with team to assess areas of strength and areas of improvement for future admission cycles.
  
  

Other Duties And Responsibilities

Perform additional duties as required.

Licenses, Tools, And Equipment

Personal computers, printers; various software.

Required

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Minimum of seven years of progressive leadership experience in undergraduate recruitment and admissions.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, data-informed decision-making, and emerging enrollment trends.
• Demonstrated track record of growing a diverse applicant pool and student body regionally, nationally and globally.
• Demonstrated strong leadership, team-building, and staff development skills.
• Demonstrated record of developing and implementing effective, high-impact recruiting techniques and marketing plans.
• Demonstrated experience with admissions technologies, CRMs (e.g., Slate), and data analytics tools.
• Demonstrated managerial experience including budgeting, organizing, coordinating and supervising staff.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
• Demonstrated relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
  
  

Preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with Slate.
• Demonstrated experience working at a public flagship or large research university.
  
  

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The University of Rhode Island is an equal-opportunity employer committed to the principles of affirmative action. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.

Environmental Conditions

The incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Date 04/17/2025 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Resume.

(#3) Other Document – References – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/15063