Overview

Princeton University invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of Admission.

We seek a candidate with proven ability to supervise and manage the daily operations of the Admission office and staff.

Reporting to the Dean of Admission, the Director is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Office of Admission and its staff, developing long-term goals and policies to ensure that the University's undergraduate admission objectives are met. They act as the senior advisor to the Dean on all admission matters and assist with strategic planning efforts for undergraduate admission.

With the Dean's approval, the Director coordinates student recruitment and selection as well as staffing issues. The Director oversees application processing and review. When required, the Director represents the Dean on campus with all constituencies and off campus with professional and educational groups. Direct reports will include the associate deans who oversee a variety of strategic and operational portfolios.

Responsibilities

The Director must provide strong administrative leadership for the admission process, overseeing the review of approximately 35,000 applicants each year as well as the daily operations of a 45-person staff. The Director also works with the Dean to implement recruitment strategies, including those supporting racial and socio-economic diversity. They will assist the Dean with long-term strategic planning; evaluate and analyze admissions policies in light of shifting national or international trends; and recommend programming changes.

The Director will also take a leadership role in developing and implementing policies, standards, and goals for the Admission office.  

Applicants must have a history as a collaborative and professional team player with a minimum of 8-10 years of experience in undergraduate highly selective college admissions and demonstrated experience managing a large staff.

Other duties as assigned.

For full consideration, please submit a resume and a cover letter by July 15, 2019.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Eight to ten years of admission experience
• Significant experience managing admissions operations
• Demonstrated ability to lead in a team-oriented environment
• Excellent writing and public speaking skills
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to relate positively to people with a variety of interests, backgrounds, and points of view and to use tact, diplomacy, and discretion
• Ability to exercise good judgment while working collegially in a high pressure, deadline-driven environment
• Familiarity with and a willingness to learn data-driven systems
• Familiarity with the Slate platform
• Ease with complexity and ambiguity
• Ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of challenging conditions
• High energy
• Detail oriented
• Willingness to learn and accept constructive feedback
• Resourcefulness, initiative, and motivation
• Excellent organizational and time management skills 

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO IS THE LAW

Salary GradeADM, 100Standard Weekly Hours36.25Work Schedule, If Other Than Standard HoursSome evening and weekend hours may be required.Eligible for OvertimeNoBenefits EligibleYesEssential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)NoPhysical Capacity Exam RequiredNoValid Driver’s License RequiredNo