Director of Admissions
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Director of Admissions
Montana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health dental and vision insurance mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution partial tuition waiver and a wellness program.
Applications received by July 22 2025will be guaranteed full review and consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Montana Technological University seeks a creative and energetic individual to serve as the Director of Undergraduate Admissions. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader with a background in higher education. The Director collaborates with a variety of stakeholders with the goal of attracting students to the University while using technology to manage office operations.
DUTIES:
Montana Technological University seeks a creative and energetic individual to serve as the Director of Undergraduate Admissions.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Enrollment this position supervises six professional staff in the Admissions office. The Director plans develops implements and evaluates a comprehensive student recruitment plan with the goal of positively impacting enrollment. This position has budget management and oversight as well as resource allocation responsibilities.
Essential duties include:
- Plan and manage efforts to inform prospective students about Montana Tech and promote the Universitys programs and services.
- Work closely with the Admissions team and other key stakeholders to develop strategic goals and actions.
- Use exemplary communication skills to develop effective messaging.
- Act as the primary liaison with external vendors to manage and implement marketing services.
- Supervise dynamic campus visit programs that include tours registration and open house events.
- Use data to prioritize effective tactics and efficient resource allocation.
- Hire train mentor and supervise Admissions staff.
- Use Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to manage effective communication campaigns and prioritize recruiter activities.
- Establish and maintain strong professional relationships with a wide variety of constituents including campus stakeholders high school administrators consultants and vendors.
- Coordinate with Marketing & Communications Department to synchronize activities and ensure consistent use of Montana Techs brand/pillars.
- Develop and maintain website content for Admissions related pages.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Two years of progressive experience relevant to work in an accredited higher education admissions office.
- Demonstrated experience and ability to mentor work supervise and lead a team.
- Exemplary written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong aptitude for software and technology.
- Experience evaluating data to develop impactful strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize multi-task and work independently.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Five years of progressive experience relevant to work in an accredited higher education admissions office.
- Experience working with a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
- Marketing or communications experience.
- Event planning experience.
- This position requires the ability to operate typical office equipment (i.e. a computer telephone etc)
- This position may be required to travel on occasion to attend meetings professional conferences or training sessions as necessary.
- Expected to be in the office 40 hrs a week.
For full consideration application materialsmust be complete.
Please include:
- Cover letter addressing qualifications
- Resume
- Contact information for3 professional references.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.
For full consideration application materials must be complete.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.
Montana Tech is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such the University does not discriminate in the admission access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race color religion national origin ethnicity creed service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law) veteran status gender age political beliefs marital or family status pregnancy physical or mental disability genetic information gender identity gender expression or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the Universitys mission to be inclusive and diverse applications from qualified minorities women veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged. Montana Tech makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicants ability to compete in the hiring process or an employees ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veterans Employment Preference Act Montana Tech provides preference in employment to veterans disabled veterans and certain eligible relatives of veterans.
To claim veterans preference please complete the employment (veterans) preference form located on the employment page and email to You must include the job title of the position in which you are applying.
Employment (veterans) preference form
To request an accommodation for the application or interview please contact Cathy Isakson ;
Why Work at Tech
Help meet the changing needs of society by providing a transformative student experience by helping develop leaders for tomorrow by advancing science engineering and technology.
In addition Montana Tech offers an attractive benefits package* which includes:
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage.
- Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour.
- 5.9% retirement employer contribution for eligible employees
- 11 Holidays per year
- 3 weeks of Annual Leave to start
- Generous sick leave policy that can be used for sick children doctor and dentist appointments as well as bereavement.
- 6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included)
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees
- Employee Assistance and a Wellness Program
- Optional Retirement Plan for eligible employees
- Possible remote work days with supervisor approval and eligible positions.
* Benefits are dependent on position type and terms and conditions of eligibility.
Montana Technological University Butte Montana is nestled in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains along the Continental Divide where I-15 and I-90 intersect. We are home to the largest National Historic District in the country. Montana Tech is a special focus institution with a reputation for excellence and value. Montana Tech is ranked #1 in the nation by CollegeNET.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
