Director Of Graduate Admissions

The Director of Graduate Admissions manages a comprehensive Graduate School admissions process, works collaboratively to develop, implement, and advise institution-wide, and localized recruitment practices, and supervises area staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

40% - Essential - Admissions:
Develop, assess, and modify strategic graduate admissions vision and goals in alignment with Graduate School vision and mission and Clemson's institutional strategic plan; Integrate equitable philosophy and practices into application management and, where appropriate, review processes; Analyze relevant global, national, and local admissions trends and recommend philosophical, policy, process, and procedural shifts to Graduate School, college, and academic program leadership; Collaborate with marketing and communications staff to ensure an updated, accurate, and informative admissions communications plan, media platforms, and publications; Collaborate with IT and Graduate School staff to assess, implement, manage information technology for admissions processes; Collaborate with research staff to ensure updated and accurate admissions data; Compile admissions reports for the Graduate School, college leadership, and academic programs; Serve as Graduate School representative on institution-wide committees and external partnerships.
15% - Essential - Recruitment:
Collaboratively develop and sustain large-scope and scale recruitment strategies; Advise academic programs on effective localized recruitment practices; Analyze relevant global, national, and local retention trends and recommend philosophical, policy, process, and procedural shifts to Graduate School, college, and academic program leadership; Integrate equitable philosophy and practices into recruitment strategies.
30% - Essential - Supervision:
Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate area (full time, part time, and student) staff; Manage the office and directs workflows; Assess and advocate for staffing needs.
15% - Essential - Policy & Compliance:
Audit, implement, maintain, and modify admissions policy and procedures; Advise academic programs on admissions policies and procedures; Reviews, evaluates, and maintains compliance with academic and non-academic standards established by the Graduate School and greater University.

Education - Master's Degree
Experience - 3 years in student services programs

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Comprehensive Job Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages Work of Others - Manages work of others including hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff. Plans organizational structure and job content.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
Walk or move about
Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

No Work Conditions

Standard Hrs: 37.5; Anticipated Hiring Range ($63,700.00 - $75,000.00)

Normal Operations
Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

Clemson, SC

May 21, 2023

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email [email protected] upon submission of your application.

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, or related medical condition), national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, genetic information, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.