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Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s (employee, spouse, and dependent) and master’s degree programs (employee and spouse only).
Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only).
Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options.
Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Wednesday – Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 – Jan. 1).
Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free meal on Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included.
Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy .
JOB TITLE SUMMARY
Job Title: Assistant Director, Traditional Undergraduate Admissions
Job Code: 17493
Division: Enrollment and Marketing
Evaluation Group: Staff Administrator
FLSA Status: Exempt
Grade: A-13
Revision Date: 7.2.25
Reports To: Director, Traditional Undergraduate Admissions
Positions Supervised: Senior Admissions Counselor, Traditional Students; Admissions Counselor, Traditional Students
Job Summary
The assistant director of traditional undergraduate student enrollment provides direct supervision and leads a team responsible for multiple facets of recruitment, enrollment, and student-focused service for Enrollment Management. This position works in collaboration with the director of traditional undergraduate student enrollment to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of the admissions and enrollment processes, as well as assists with strategic planning and execution of all recruitment efforts.
Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Job Responsibilities and Execution
Manages the recruitment, admission, and enrollment process for academic programs and modalities offered through the University
Complies with all federal, state, and institutional policies and procedures, inclusive of accreditation standards
Assists with strategic planning and development for Enrollment Management
Supervises admissions and recruitment staff directly, providing leadership and mentorship in executing the University’s vision and mission
Evaluates applications and academic records to determine admissibility of prospective students
Assists in managing day-to-day admissions operations
Reports and analyzes enrollment and retention data in collaboration with director
Designs, implements, and supports territorial recruitment for Admissions staff; plans and executes recruitment events; collaborates on community and corporate recruitment initiatives to drive enrollment
Maintains confidentiality of all school and student matters; assists the director with student inquiries and/or complaints
Assists in the planning of recruiting events and outreach campaigns
Ensures accurate and professional documentation of all written and verbal communications with students, faculty, and staff
Leadership and Strategic Thinking
Establishes long- and short-term strategic goals based on assessment data and ensures standards for the department and its field are met or exceeded
Adapts and modifies…