Director of Student Engagement, Undergraduate Admissions

Serve as a senior leader in the undergraduate admissions office, providing strategic direction for student engagement, alumni outreach, communications, and events while managing daily operations. In the absence of the Executive Director, lead staff, make operational decisions, and guide office-wide communication and activities. Oversee Vermont admission and recruitment efforts, including coordinating the Vermont application review process in alignment with university goals, implementing recruitment and yield initiatives, and managing a recruitment territory. Provide leadership in developing and executing comprehensive recruitment and communication strategies across electronic, print, and social media platforms, including application marketing campaigns and efforts to mitigate summer enrollment loss. Supervise and evaluate staff responsible for visits, events, communication, and alumni outreach, ensuring efficient workflows and continuous improvement. Represent the University of Vermont to prospective students, families, alumni, faculty, staff, and other key stakeholders on and off campus.

Minimum Qualifications (or Equivalent Combination Of Education And Experience)

Master’s degree in a related field and three years of related experience required. Multicultural competency and analytical skills required. Effective communication skills, both oral and written, required. Supervisory experience required.

Desirable Qualifications

Leadership experience including training, motivating, providing direction, delegation, prioritizing and conflict resolution skills desired.

Anticipated Pay Range $95,000-$102,000

Other Information

Special Conditions

A probationary period may be required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime),

Background Check required for this position

FLSA Exempt

Union Position No

Our Common Ground Statement

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application