Executive Director of Admissions
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Job Location:
East Lansing, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Working/Functional Title
Executive Director of Admissions
Position Summary
TheExecutive Director of Admissionsprovides strategic datainformed andoperationalleadershipfor the Office of collaboration withMichigan State Universitys(MSU)academic administrative and Enrollment Servicesleadership the Executive Directoroversees thefull undergraduateadmissionsprocess.
The ExecutiveDirectoroversees domestictransfer international and digital recruitmenteffortshighschooland community collegerelationscampus visit role also providesoperationaloversight ofapplication processing for graduate and professional programs.
Theposition is highly collaborative and interacts regularly with senior leaders faculty staff and external serves as a keycontributorto institutionalstudent success initiatives including the implementation of new student-focused technologies anda modernizedcustomer relations software andenterprise Student Information System.
Other:
International and domestic travel isrequired.
Thisposition is based in East Lansing Michigan on the campus of Michigan State University.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Masters
Minimum Requirements
Required Experience:
- Masters degree
Leading large-scale admissions operations with at least five years of experience in progressive leadership overseeing broad domestic and international recruitment portfolios in a college or university setting.
Supervisingteams at the assistant/associatedirectorslevelfora minimum of three years.
Demonstratingthe ability to achieveenrollmentgoals through data-informed planning yield strategies and measurable outcomes.
Expandingprospective student marketsacrossin-state out-of-statetransferand international segments.
Advancingaccessand student successwith admissions strategy.
Buildingandmanaginghigh performingteams; leadingorganizational change; andfacilitatingcollaborative decision-makingincomplexenvironments.
Executingstrategic planninginitiatives anddriveschangeleadershipaligned to institutional priorities.
Cultivatinghighengagement high performing workplace culturesthrough professional development and talent management.
Maintainingcompliance with Federal State and university regulations related to student recruitment and admissionsreview process.
Maintainingcompliance with NCAA Big Ten anduniversityregulationsrelated to student athlete recruitment.
Desired Qualifications
PreferredExperience
Applyingadvanceddataanalyticsand predictivemodeling andevidence-based insights to driverecruitment and enrollmentdecisions.
UtilizingCRMand SIS platformswitha high levelofproficiency.
Strengtheningan institutionsnational reputationthrough engagement with professional organizations (Big Ten Conference NACAC The College Board and AAU).
Developingandexecutingmulti-year comprehensiveadmissionsand recruitmentstrategiesthatstrengthenacademic quality andexpandstudentsaccess.
Leading recruitmentplans fordiversestudentpopulations including first year transfer international and onlinelearners.
Optimizingtheprospect ofpipelinethroughsearch strategiesdigital marketing CRM driven communicationshigh school/community collegepartnerships andcampus programming.
Managingpersonnelbudget and resources toaccomplishenrollmentobjectives.
Evaluatingtechnologicalneeds recommendinginvestments that support admissions operations.
Ensuringefficient processingthroughpolicy procedures and workflowdesign.
Collaboratingeffectively withacademic and administrativepartnersincluding thedeansadvising unitsdepartment headsmarketing and communicationfunctionsfinancialaid registrar planning and budget controllerinstitutional research ITinternational student services office(s) student success units and others to achieve enrollment goals.
Supportingseamlesstransition and onboarding includingnew student orientation studentsuccessand transferstakeholders.
Providingtimelyreporting forecasting and analysis ofenrollment outcomesto senior leadership.
Required Application Materials
CV cover letter and contact information for at least three references. References will only be contacted with the approval of the candidate.
Special Instructions
Applications should be received no later than February 16th 2026 and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Review of Applications Begins On
02/16/2026
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Website
Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
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