Regional Assistant Director, Admissions

Join Lehigh University's dynamic Admissions team as our Regional Assistant Director for Texas recruitment This full-time exempt position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our diverse student body while representing one of America's premier research universities. You will drive our Texas recruitment and enrollment strategy by implementing high-impact events throughout the Houston area and beyond. You'll conduct strategic school visits, build meaningful relationships with high school counselors, engage alumni networks, and partner with community-based organizations. This role involves managing comprehensive communication strategies across Texas while collaborating with our campus teams to exceed enrollment goals. You'll also support Southern US recruitment initiatives, expanding Lehigh's regional presence.

Position Number: S97500

This position is a Grade: with an approximate salary range of $46,870 - $56,250 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regional Recruitment & Travel: Strategically manage the Texas recruitment market, including extensive travel (up to 12-15 weeks annually) to high schools and organizations to conduct presentations, interviews, and recruitment events. 

• Application Review: Serve as a primary decision-maker by holistically reading and evaluating a high volume of admissions applications for five months each year, assessing academic and non-academic variables, and recommending students for scholarships.

•Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong, productive relationships with high school counselors, independent counselors, CBOs, and local alumni in the Texas territory.

• Program Execution: Plan, organize, and execute virtual and in-person recruitment programs, information sessions, and individual interviews, often during evenings and weekends.

• Admissions Counseling: Provide expert guidance and counseling to students and families regarding the University's admission and financial aid policies and processes.

• Strategic Collaboration: Analyze territory enrollment data and trends; collaborate with the Office of Admissions to develop and implement strategic communication and yield plans specific to Texas.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience

• One to three years of related work experience

• Experience in Admissions or related education work (e.g., financial aid, school counseling, etc.); Previous experience working in Admissions in Texas preferred

• Previous experience as a regionally based Admissions representative

• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends and extensive travel

• Reliable personal transportation and valid driving license

• Work well both on a team and independently as a self-starter

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

At Lehigh, we're committed to creating an inclusive community where innovation thrives. Our faculty and staff enjoy comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition remission, and professional development opportunities. Located in Pennsylvania's beautiful Lehigh Valley, our campus offers the perfect blend of academic excellence and work-life balance.

Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. We are committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and we seek qualified candidates to contribute to the university's mission. 

Ready to make a lasting impact on students' educational journeys while advancing your career at a world-class institution? Join our mission to cultivate tomorrow's leaders and innovators. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh's Accommodations Specialist.

• The duties of this position may allow the employee to work partially remote as deemed appropriate by their supervisor

• This position is responsible for driving University-owned vehicles as a routine function, therefore a valid Driver's License and a good driving record is required

Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position.

Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety.  Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.