Are you a dynamic and innovative admissions professional seeking to make a lasting impact? Lehigh University, a prestigious research institution renowned for its academic excellence, invites applications for the pivotal role of Associate Director in the Office of Admissions.
As a member of the senior admissions team, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of Lehigh University. Reporting to the Director of Admissions, you will spearhead strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing yield rates and cultivating a diverse applicant pool. Your leadership will be instrumental in crafting, implementing, and refining robust yield strategies and tactics, leveraging data-driven insights to drive measurable results.
Position Number: S89260
This position is a Grade: 10 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $66,270-$80,620 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.
Key Responsibilities:
• Serve on the senior leadership team in the Office of Admissions, collaborating with the Director and Vice Provost to shape strategy and drive institutional goals.
• Act as a bridge between leadership and staff, translating goals into actionable initiatives, providing guidance, and representing the office in internal and external settings.
• Directly supervise a team of four professional staff, overseeing performance management, workload delegation, coaching, and employment decisions to support staff development and office effectiveness.
• Lead the development and execution of enrollment yield strategies, including managing staff and coordinating on-campus and virtual events to increase admitted student enrollment and reduce melt.
• Provide yield projections to senior leadership, oversee budget planning and expenditures for yield initiatives, and collaborate on waitlist and visitation event management.
• Manage recruitment efforts in an assigned territory by developing tailored travel and outreach plans, building relationships with high school counselors and Community Based Organizations (CBO), and representing Lehigh’s admissions process and mission.
• Conduct on- and off-campus interviews and events for prospective students and families, including regional admitted student receptions and student programming.
• Track travel expenses in compliance with university policy and stay engaged with the admissions profession through participation in regional and national conferences.
• Review and manage applications from an assigned region, ensuring consistency and quality in admissions decisions while staying informed on evolving policies related to diversity and affirmative action.
• Track application trends through reports, communicate with students and counselors, and present applicants to admissions committees for evaluation.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree from a four year college or university; Master's Degree preferred
• Five to eight years related work experience
• Preferred experience in high education college admissions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Lehigh University is a vibrant and inclusive community committed to academic excellence and providing a supportive work environment. As an employer of choice, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Join us and be part of an institution that values diversity, encourages intellectual curiosity, and empowers its employees to make a meaningful impact. Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. We are committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and we seek qualified candidates to contribute to the university’s mission.
Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh's Accommodations Specialist.
• The duties of this position may allow the employee to work partially remote as deemed appropriate by their supervisor
• This position works with minors
• This position is responsible for driving University-owned vehicles as a routine function, therefore a valid Driver’s License and a good driving record is required
• Work will be required (8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) on occasional Saturdays during the fall and spring terms to host on-campus visitation events
Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position.
Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.
