Assistant Director- Admissions, Enrollment Management

The Office of Admissions at the University of Cincinnati is seeking two collaborative and strategic Assistant Directors of Admissions to help lead our growing recruitment team and advance the university's enrollment goals. In this role, you will supervise and mentor a team of admissions counselors, guiding their professional development and supporting their work across key geographic territories. You will also manage a small recruitment territory of your own, building strong connections with prospective students, families, and school counselors while shaping the overall recruitment strategy for your team.

This hybrid position, with two in-office days at our Uptown Campus and three remote workdays, involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring effective territory management, and contributing to the execution of UC's strategic enrollment plan. We are looking for rising leaders who are passionate about higher education, skilled at fostering inclusive and high-performing teams, and eager to make a difference in the lives of students. If you are motivated by mentoring others, advancing organizational goals, and representing a nationally ranked research institution, we encourage you to apply.

1. Staff Supervision & Development

• Provide direct supervision to assigned admissions counselors, including hiring, onboarding, goal setting, ongoing training and mentorship, weekly one-on-ones, and conducting annual performance evaluations. Each Assistant Director will supervise up to five admissions counselors or senior admissions counselors within a geographic focus area (Cincinnati Region or National).

• Develop individualized professional growth plans to build staff skills in recruitment, counseling, territory management, and data-informed decision making.

• Address performance or conduct concerns promptly and in alignment with university policies, providing coaching, training, and corrective action when needed.

• Foster a collaborative, inclusive work environment that supports retention, motivation, accountability, and high performance among team members.

2. Territory Management & Recruitment Strategy

• Manage all recruitment activities for an assigned geographic territory, including high school visits, college fairs, community partnerships, and special events. While the assistant directors will have smaller recruitment territories than the territories of their direct reports, they will retain a small recruitment territory of their own as well as assist in leading the strategic direction for the management of their team's territories.

• Develop and implement a territory-specific recruitment plans informed by market research, enrollment data, and institutional goals.

• Build and maintain relationships with high school counselors, community-based organizations, and key influencers in the territory.

• Serve as a university representative at college fairs, counselor workshops, and recruitment events in the territory.

• Monitor application volume, conversion rates, and yield for assigned areas, adjusting strategy to meet enrollment targets.

• Provide personalized counseling to prospective students and families on admissions requirements, academic programs, scholarships, and alternative pathways.

• Model and foster these same behaviors and customer service techniques for their team.

3. Project Management & Program Leadership

• Establish project timelines, delegate responsibilities, track progress, and evaluate results to ensure objectives are met on schedule and within budget.

• Collaborate across departments to integrate project outcomes with broader enrollment strategies.

• Manage the budget for assigned territories and projects, ensuring efficient use of resources aligned with strategic goals.

4. Committee & Professional Representation

• Represent the Office of Admissions on university committees, task forces, and working groups focused on enrollment and access initiatives.

• Actively participate in state, regional, and national professional associations such as OACAC, NACAC, or other relevant organizations.

• Stay informed of national and regional trends in higher education recruitment and admissions, sharing relevant insights with colleagues to inform office strategy.

Bachelor's Degree

At least three (3) years of relevant experience in admissions or a similar field

• Master's Degree.
• Experience with Slate or other CRM software.
• Previous supervisory experience.