Senior Director of First-Year Admission

Primary Purpose

The Senior Director of First-Year Admission is a visionary enrollment leader who is responsible for shaping the University of the Pacifics incoming undergraduate class. Reporting to the Vice President of Enrollment Strategy this role oversees the first-year admission team driving innovative recruitment strategies that attract academically talented diverse and mission-aligned students. This leader will partner with University executives academic deans marketing teams and community stakeholders to deliver best-in-class recruitment practices data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement in all aspects of the admission process.

Essential Functions

Strategic Leadership Design and execute a comprehensive first-year recruitment strategy aligned with university enrollment goals. Collaborate with Enrollment Strategy leadership and academic deans to set enrollment projections class profiles and targeted growth strategies. Use data analytics and CRM systems to evaluate progress inform decision-making and optimize recruitment outcomes. Provide strategic insight as the first-year admission expert managing vendor relationships and driving innovative recruitment initiatives such as direct admission. Recruitment Initiatives Build and manage a robust high school territory management program with measurable results. Increase admission applications from a variety of geographic locations. Partner with Enrollment Marketing and Strategic Communications to develop creative targeted outreach campaigns. Admissions Lead the holistic application review process ensuring consistency and efficiency across the team. Oversee waitlist management and decision release processes. Team Development Lead mentor and coach a high-performing admission team fostering a culture of innovation accountability and collaboration. Set clear expectations provide ongoing professional development and align team strengths to meet institutional goals. Collaboration & Outreach Serve as the primary lead within the Division of Enrollment Strategy for all first-year recruitment partnership opportunities across campus representing First-Year Admission on university committees and in cross-departmental initiatives. Work closely with directors across Enrollment Strategy campus visit programs and transfer admission to achieve shared goals. Partner with academic and administrative units to market new programs and expand recruitment pipelines. Partner with the regional and national professional organizations for college admission counseling ( WACAC and NACAC ). Develop and maintain communications and relationships with college counselors from high schools in the Western states and other areas in the United States. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity equity and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of and responsiveness to the ways socio-cultural forces related to race gender ability sexuality socio-economic status etc. impede or propel students faculty and staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree. Minimum six (6) years in college admission enrollment management or related experience with progressive leadership responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Slate CRM and enterprise-wide student information systems. Demonstrated success leading teams toward measurable enrollment goals. Proven track record in innovative recruitment strategies and creative marketing initiatives. Strong data analysis skills with the ability to link budgets to measurable outcomes. Superior written verbal and presentation skills. Strategic vision and the ability to balance big-picture planning with tactical execution. Commitment to diversity equity and inclusion in all recruitment efforts. Collaborative leadership style with the ability to inspire and motivate teams. Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills grounded in data analysis. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice equity and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Required Experience :

Exec

Key Skills

Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1