About UT Southern UT Southern is the newest campus to join the University of Tennessee System , resulting from UT's acquisition of Martin Methodist College in 2021. The nearly 1,000 students enrolling at UT Southern enjoy a private, small-college experience at an affordable public university cost.
Low student-teacher ratios, high classroom personalization, and the resources of a land-grant university system are among the many advantages students experience. More than 30 academic programs are available through the divisions of business, education, humanities, mathematics and sciences, nursing, and social sciences.
With a historic campus located in Pulaski, Tennessee, in the beautiful hills of southern Middle Tennessee, The University of Tennessee Southern is convenient to both Nashville (70 miles to the north) and Huntsville, Alabama (40 miles to the south).
The Opportunity The University of Tennessee Southern is seeking a dynamic and visionary Director of Admissions to drive enrollment growth through the creative use of tools and approaches to recruitment, application, and matriculation of a diverse student body. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, the Director of Admissions provides leadership for all phases of recruitment and admission of new freshmen, transfer students, dual enrollment, and non-traditional students to advance the mission and strategic plan of UT Southern. The Director will contribute in measurable ways to the mission of UT Southern and fully embrace the systemwide Be One UT Values.
Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Strategic Planning Partners with the Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs in developing and implementing strategies to achieve the university's undergraduate enrollment goals. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of best practices in the recruitment of traditional and non-traditional undergraduate students Engages a diverse group of prospective students in ongoing communication through face-to-face meetings, email, written correspondence, phone calls, texting, and social media. Collaborates with the Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs to develop and implement recruitment marketing and communications plan. Maintains a strong customer service orientation with personalized and timely responses to inquiries and questions. Reviews and evaluates undergraduate admissions applications to make admission decisions in accordance with admitting guidelines and goals. Works closely with Admissions staff to ensure management of data and systems support recruitment, admissions, communications, and campus visits to achieve enrollment goals. Leadership Establishes recruiting goals and oversees the development and implementation of recruitment strategy. Oversees hiring, training, coaching, and team-building for all admissions, recruitment, and office staff. Engages all staff members in advancing the goals of the department and the university. Prepares and communicates regular performance reviews with ongoing feedback throughout the year. Oversees the process to hire, train, schedule and supervise student workers. Establishes and monitors the budget for the Office of Admissions. Approves budget requests, travel expenses, and purchases for the department. Outreach and Campus Visits Develops creative approaches for campus visits and outreach events such as college fairs and yield events. Promotes and participates in on-campus visit programs for prospective students and families, involving several weekend commitments throughout the school year. Speaks publicly to groups of visiting students and parents about the distinctive experience available at UT Southern. Partners with the Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communications and Marketing to develop and manage an integrated marketing communications plan to engage prospective students and parents through print, email, web, calling, social media, texting, and in-person outreach. Oversees engagement with college search sites and other third-party vendors to market and promote UT Southern to generate inquiries from future students. Serves as an ambassador for the institution and the UT System. Additional Responsibilities Promotes and supports the university's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusivity among the campus community. Contributes in measurable ways to the mission of UT Southern and fully embraces the systemwide Be One UT Values. Other duties as assigned by the Vice Chancellor.
