Position Introduction:

The Office of Admissions & Recruitment (OAR) makes connections and creates experiences with the next generation of Sooners by supporting domestic and international freshman, transfer, and concurrent students throughout the application and decision process. Our team operates from Norman and across the state, nation, and world, partnering with faculty, staff, parents, counselors, and communities to provide guidance and resources to prospective students. Our goal is to build a vibrant OU community by recruiting the most academically qualified students with a variety of educational, service, involvement, and community experiences. We seek individuals who exhibit integrity, care, intentionality, and innovation.

Scope of Position/Essential Duties:

• Oversees the efforts to identify, recruit, evaluate and enroll prospective students and directs daily operations.
• Supervises a team of 4 Admissions Counselors
• Creates training weeks, onboarding, and growth for these full time employees.
• Provides oversight and coordination of the student admissions process.
• Interacts with departments to develop and maintain an enrollment management system.
• In conjunction with the Director of Oklahoma Recruitment, set strategy, planning and project managements systems to ensure that freshman students are communicated with well through the application and post-admissions process.
• Assists in the development and coordination of recruitment programs. Plans and executes events such as financial aid nights, parent programming, and application workshops.
• Partners and assists the academic colleges in recruitment initiatives.
• Serves as a liaison to the colleges for data information exchange and strategic work.
• Creates and fosters relationships with high school counselors, students, administration, alumni and stakeholders.
• Presents information to various prospective students and other groups regarding The University of Oklahoma, higher education, financial aid and other related topics.
• Maintains student administrative records.
• Manages budget and staff, including hiring, firing, training, conducting performance appraisals, disciplining, delegating tasks, overseeing work, and development.
• Administers scholarship programs including review, selection, appeals and eligibility guidelines.
• Serves on committees and performs special projects.
• Participates in professional development conferences and activities.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

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Required Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5 years of related experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or management role.

Required Certifications and Licenses:

• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire date.