Director of Undergraduate Recruitment (JSOM)

Director of Undergraduate Recruitment (JSOM)

The Naveen Jindal School of Management (JSOM) at UT Dallas is seeking a motivated professional to serve as the Director of Undergraduate Recruitment. In this role, you will manage staff and lead initiatives that advance the school's mission, vision, and strategic priorities. The position is well-suited for someone who communicates effectively and enjoys working collaboratively with deans, faculty, administrators, students, and external partners. The Director will oversee undergraduate recruiting and onboarding services and play a central role in supporting the school's enrollment goals. Working closely with the Dean of Undergraduate Programs, this position contributes to a focused, data-driven effort to increase incoming freshman and transfer student enrollment. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the student experience and support the continued growth of a leading business school.

Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related progressive experience.

Preferred Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in business, education, or a related field (master's degree preferred). Five or more years of progressive administrative leadership experience in student recruitment, admissions, and onboarding.

Other Qualifications: To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recruitment (45%): Develop and execute an aggressive, actionable recruitment strategy targeting first-time-in-college and transfer students. Build and maintain strategic partnerships with community colleges to strengthen enrollment pipelines and enhance student engagement. Oversee all recruitment activities, including community college visits, high school presentations, and on-campus events. Track and manage prospective students' applications, prepare tailored presentations for recruitment events, and provide weekly trend and progress reports to the undergraduate dean. Meet with prospective students and families—virtually and in person—to address questions and provide guidance. Implement best practices to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of recruitment operations.
• Onboarding and Orientation (45%): Plan, coordinate, and manage all onboarding activities, including welcome materials, open houses, campus tours, presentations, schedules, student communications, and orientation sessions. Provide comprehensive advising to prospective and admitted students regarding admission requirements, course registration, academic programs, and financial aid. Collaborate closely with campus partners—including advising offices, program directors, business communication staff, living-learning communities, and special-interest groups—to ensure all incoming students are successfully registered for courses. Adhere to university policies to ensure compliance across all onboarding and orientation processes.
• Other Duties (10%): Support additional initiatives and activities assigned by the dean's office to design, enhance, and manage undergraduate programs and services.

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Additional Information - Work Notice: Work will be performed on-site and in person.

What We Can Offer: UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes: Competitive Salary, Tuition Benefits, BCBS PPO, Medical Insurance Options – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees, AD&D Insurance, Dental & Vision Plan Options, Long and short-term disability, TRS Retirement Plan, Fertility Benefits, Paid time off. All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program. Visit for more information.

Special Instructions Summary:

Important Message: 1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public. 2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents:

• Unofficial Transcripts
• Veteran Employment Preference - Form DD-214