Director of Admissions

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are:

University of Advancing Technology (UAT) is an elite, intimate, private college in Tempe, Arizona, focused on educating students in advancing technology who desire to innovate for our future in disciplines such as Advancing Computer Science, Information Security, Game, and New Media technologies. 

Are you a technophile who loves the values of the traditional academy, but want the modern technology campus? Living on campus, students are surrounded by a true living-learning technology environment that incubates their ideas into innovations that students can patent and take to market. Students must create an innovation project to graduate.

We are an entrepreneurial, results-oriented company recognized for delivering high standards of innovation and service. As an organization designed to change the lives of some of the brightest young minds, we rely on the excellence of every member of our family to continuously exceed our own standards and our students’ expectations.

The Role: 

UAT is seeking an experience and dynamic sales leader to oversee the Admissions Department. We are interested in candidates with experience, skillset, and knowledge of an Admissions Director; however, we are open to training a candidate who does not have all the requirements but meets the essentials of the position. Title and pay will be dependent on a combination of years of experience, skillset, certifications, and leadership capabilities.

We are looking for a seasoned professional to provide supervision and management to the Admissions Team by overseeing the daily operations related to inquiry and enrollment generation for on ground, online, graduate, and international students. This role provides leadership to ensure university, department, and individual goals are consistently met and exceeded.

Responsibilities:

• Meet or exceed year-over-year enrollment goals, ensuring student successfully start and matriculate into the university
• Build a robust student pipeline from prospect to graduate
• Develop and execute strategic recruitment plans, building a high-performing team
• Evaluate and refine admissions processes to improve efficiency, conversion rates, and applicant experience
• Lead, monitor, and develop a diverse Admissions team, creating a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Set team goals, establish clear performance expectations, and provide ongoing coaching
• Maintain compliance with state, federal, and accreditation requirements related to admissions
• Foster strong communication and teamwork across student-facing departments to support seamless admissions process
• Ensure a positive, student-centered admissions experience.

Skills/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree  required;  Master’s degree preferred: a combination of a Bachelor's degree and specialized education or experience may also be considered
• 5+ years of experience in higher education admissions, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role
• Proven ability to coach, motivate, and build high-performing teams
• Demonstrated success in meeting enrollment goals and improving recruitment outcomes
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of college students that come from diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic and racial backgrounds
• Work independently on complex admissions issues and processes
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Cultivate positive relationships with UAT students and ensures the highest level of customer service
• Demonstrate ability to analyze processes, improve procedures, and generate innovative solutions
  

Location Requirements: This is not a remote position; candidates must be willing and able to work in-person at the Tempe Campus. 

Salary and Benefits: (depending on education, experience, certifications)

Director: $65,000-$76,000

• Medical insurance option with UAT covering over 60% of the premium cost, depending on coverage selected. 
• UAT has your BACK, by covering 100% of the monthly premium for Short-Term and Long-Term coverage.

• Dental, Vision, 401k, Life Insurance, and AD&D Options
• Vacation, Personal Time, and over 15 Paid Holidays - we work hard, but give you that extra time to play hard as well!
• Competitive Employee and Dependent Scholarship Programs; we take pride in your educational background and look forward to supporting your families’ academic goals and endeavors.
• Meal Benefit at University Café. HANGRY? Never heard of here. Come get unlimited meals at the café, on us, YUM!
• University Store Discount amongst other Discount Programs.
• Positive, open, and transparent Work Environment and culture that includes Kudos Program, Casual Fridays and Select Work Weeks, Employee Wellness Activities, Bring your Pet to Campus, along with Summer and Winter Happiness Events.
• Flexible Work Schedule: Telecommuting options based on tenure.
• Employee Training and Development: Essential Skills Modules are scheduled on the job, allowing for learning, working, and implementation.

UAT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that the selection decision be based on job-related factors.  

UAT does not sponsor foreign visas. Thank you for your understanding.