Assistant Director- Admissions, Enrollment Management

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.

Essential Functions

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

3. Project Management & Program Leadership

4. Committee & Professional Representation

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

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

Additional Qualifications Considered

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility varies by position and FTE. Highlights include :

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 1418% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including :

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include :