Associate Director of Admissions Processing and Policy
Associate Director of Admissions Processing and Policy
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Job Description
Position Title:
Associate Director of Admissions Processing and PolicyJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and 7 years of related experiencePreferred Qualifications:
Experience developing admissions process for multiple student types in a complex university settingKnowledge of Workday Student or similar SIS with experience in system configuration process improvement and datadriven decisionmaking
Knowledge of industry challenges and best practices in testing transcript evaluation transfer credit evaluation and admissions
Participation in nationallevel professional organizations
Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
Experience interpreting developing and executing policies at a universitywide level including governance processes and collaboration with faculty and administrators
Experience overseeing admissions operations for multiple student segments in a central university admissions office
Job Description:
The Associate Director of Admissions Processing and Policy is responsible for leading the Office of Admissions to implement and maintain processing and policy. This role involves setting team functional directives ensuring alignment with the subdivisions strategic plan and overseeing admissions policies and procedures. The Associate Director of Admissions Processing and Policy will build effective teams manage staffing plans and collaborate with campus and subdivision leadership to develop and track policies and implement university procedures.
What Youll Do
- Lead Admissions Processing: Oversee and streamline the processing of more than 35000 applications annually for all undergraduate and graduate applicants both domestic and international ensuring accurate and efficient document management evaluation and decision processing.
- Shape Admissions Policy: Develop and implement policies that align with academic expectations Board of Regent directives and Iowa Code.
- Collaborate: Participate in university Regent Big XII and nationallevel meetings and committees to better align admissions process and policy with enrollment objectives academic success and the changing landscape of testing and university admissions best practices.
- Enhance Student Access: Engage with high schools community colleges and government entities to strengthen enrollment pipelines maintain accurate coursework data and transparently communicate admissions policy and process.
- Leverage Technology: Develop and maintain the highest level of Workday Student expertise leveraging this developing system to optimize automation and efficiency in all aspects of the admissions process.
- Mentor & Develop Staff: Foster a highperforming hybrid team through coaching performance management outcomes tracking and strategic staffing.
The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of executivelevel experience providing strategic leadership and advising the Executive Director. They will be a key decisionmaker shaping policies and procedures that impact student admissions and enrollment.
As the primary Workday Student expert they will collaborate with Admissions Systems and the Office of Student Information to optimize the student information system for enrollment goals. They will oversee applicant data management academic evaluation and communication while ensuring compliance and efficiency.
This leader will drive strategic enrollment initiatives enhance customer service and implement innovative solutions. They will collaborate with faculty oversee NCAA compliance and lead a highperforming team to streamline admissions operations and support institutional priorities.
Example of Duties
Oversees and directs the daytoday operations of one or more major functions of the Admissions Office.
Works with campus partners to develop recommend and implement admission policies and procedures recruitment/communication plans and enrollment goals.
Provides input and recommendations to strategic direction and effectiveness.
Works with internal and external partners to develop and administer admissions programs.
Reviews and develops budgets and make recommendations on program spending.
Monitors revenue and expenditures and participate in strategic financial planning.
Level Guidelines
Provides input into annual departmental objectives and action plans
Accountable for achievement of key annual objectives for a department
May provide input into institution policy within area of functional expertise
Responsible for functional output of a department or work team
Manages subordinate staff
Has full management responsibility for direct reports specifically the authority to hire fire and counsel
May provide input to the budgeting process
Requests approval for financial actions beyond a limited scope
May provide input into financial decisions that impact department or work area
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS810Application Instructions:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please note: To receive full consideration applications should be submitted by April 15 2025.
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1 Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2 Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or callor Toll Free:.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and worklife benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and longterm disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when where and how you do your work. For more information please speak with the Hiring Manager.
Original Posting Date:
April 1 2025Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:
R16746Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
