Job Abstract

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This position is onsite.

Embark on an exciting journey with the University of La Verne, where your career aspirations come to life in a vibrant and welcoming environment. Established in 1891, our diverse and inclusive community is more than just a university—it’s a home for passionate individuals like you.

At the University of La Verne, we embody four core values that set us apart—Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning, and Civic and Community Engagement. If you’re fueled by these principles and are eager to make a meaningful impact, your journey begins here.

With a rich history spanning 132 years, the University of La Verne boasts a global Leo Family of 89,000+ accomplished alumni. As the #1 private university in California for social mobility according to U.S. News and World Report 2024, and recently recognized as the 33rd Best U.S. College by the Wall Street Journal 2024, we take pride in our commitment to excellence in education.

Join us in shaping the future, where your passion meets purpose. Come be part of something extraordinary and apply today!

The University supports a diverse and inclusive environment where students recognize and benefit from the life experiences and viewpoints of other students, faculty, and staff. Diversity is an active and intentional practice that supports difference and multiplicity to expand knowledge, educate capable citizens, develop the whole person, and serve our local and global communities. Promoting and sustaining diversity is a commitment to educational quality and the creation of positive, respectful learning communities.

The Director of Undergraduate Admission has the primary responsibility for leading and directing student recruitment and admissions for undergraduate populations including, but not limited to, first-time freshman, transfer students, and non-traditional learners. The incumbent is expected to develop data-informed recruitment plans to meet quantity and quality goals, monitor the daily work of staff, and assess the efficacy of all recruitment practices. The Director will be a communicator, a collaborator, and an innovator in the field of admissions and recruitment. Partner with the appropriate faculty and administrators, including various staff from across campus. Lead recruitment teams to ensure a smooth process for all applicants.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and internal equity. Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse, and dependent children, a generous contribution to the University’s 403B retirement plan, and a generous time off plan.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.

Directs and leads overarching office supervision of the recruitment division as part of the Admissions Leadership Team. Additionally, oversees strategic enrollment and recruitment projects for undergraduate admission within the office. This includes outreach efforts, communication development and execution, ownership of key initiatives within the CRM system, recruiting policy and procedures. Understands the values of the recruitment of underrepresented student populations and working in a diverse context, as well as te needs of the undergraduate learner.

Directs and leads the admissions/recruitment division including hiring, training, coaching, and providing professional development direction for assigned admissions team members. Lead the staff in admission standards and practices. Represent the university to large audiences and make formal presentations to encourage enrollment.

Establishes annual work plan with measurable outcomes and assessment methods; reports statistical and qualitative information/analysis; informs operating budget; provides for fiscal accountability and effective fund management; and prepares and presents operating and summary reports, assessments and audit reports. Facilitate meetings and collaborations with appropriate leadership to set enrollment targets, review strategies, and seek advisement on recruitment plans. Perform data searches about individual applicants and generate reports in databases so that data-driven decisions can be made regarding recruitment.

Write and implement annual domestic and international recruitment plan that offers insights on strategic initiatives for recruitment of new students. This includes but not limited to: providing data on feeder high schools, community college, and other transfer venues. Stay abreast the changes within dual enrollment throughout the state of California and how that will impact our college going students.

Recruit students to assigned programs. This includes visiting venues where prospective students are located. Evaluate admission applications to the university and make apporpriate decisions regarding admission. This may include, calculating GPAs, reviewing essays and recommendations, following up on applications and providing accurate information to the student as well as interactions within multiple media sources.

Recruit, hire, train, and provide continuous training opportunities to staff members within the unit. Annually provide feedback on performance and increase productivity within the team.

Be a culturally competent employee who attends/completes mandatory diversity and inclusivity trainings as provided by the university

All other duties as assigned by Enrollment Management Leadership.