Director Admissions

@ Inside Higher Ed

Overview

The Director Admissions role is part of the newly launched School of Government and Public Policy at Johns Hopkins University, established in October 2023. This position offers a unique start-up environment within a well-established university and requires an agile, solution-focused leader to create and manage admissions processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop strategic, data-informed student admission recruitment, marketing, and enrollment strategies.
• Create and execute yearly recruitment plans.
• Lead and manage the admissions team through effective process oversight.
• Partner with various campus offices to streamline applicant to matriculation transitions.
• Manage fiscal requirements and budgetary recommendations for the Admissions Office.
• Analyze reports and track trends to optimize decision making.
• Recruit, supervise, and appraise Admissions Office staff; conduct disciplinary processes.
• Oversee compliance with admissions standards and audit procedural systems.
• Represent the Admissions office at public events and campus committees.
• Be adaptable to unexpected obstacles, with occasional travel and weekend work.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree and at least five years of related experience. Advanced experience or additional education may substitute as per the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Skills

• Expertise in Slate for admissions workflow design and data reporting.
• Ability to leverage BI tools for data-based decision making.

Additional Information

This role is based in the District of Columbia and is a full time position working Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5pm, with additional travel and weekend commitments as required. The role is part of Johns Hopkins University's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Key skills/competency

• Admissions
• Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Data Analysis
• Team Management
• Workflow Design
• Compliance
• Budget Management
• Communication
• Innovation