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SUA 3 | Associate Director of Admissions

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please provide three professional references in the application. Official transcripts required prior to employment.

Recommended candidate will be required to complete criminal background checks, including Act 34 (State Police); Act 151 (Child Abuse); and Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment.

Full Consideration to applications received by May 27, 2025.

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number N01139

Classification Title SUA 3 | Associate Director of Admissions

Working Title SUA 3 | Associate Director of Admissions

Employee Group Professional

Bargaining Unit SCUPA

Location Main Campus

Department Undergraduate Admissions

Pay Rate

Employment Type Regular FT

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Weekends and evenings as needed

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

Manages the day-to-day processing and customer service operations of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Executes and coordinates with the Director of First-Year Admissions, the first-year student recruitment strategy, including presentation content and marketing themes.

Leads and coordinates recruitment travel territories and assignments.

Develops and maintains documentation for first-year recruitment activities, including travel schedule, training, procedures, and calendars. Disseminate documentation as appropriate.

Manages the cohort of first-year student applications and makes admissions decisions, reviews documentation required to make those decisions, and reviews decision appeals. Admissions decisions are made while striving to meet the university’s goals related to headcount, quality, and diversity.

Supervises operations (clerical) staff including training and assessment.

Supervises office Graduate Assistant including hiring, training, and assessment.

Acts as office point-person for recruitment collateral/publications generation and updates, working closely with the Office of University Communication and Public Affairs.

Serves as spokesperson/communication officer among first-year students, faculty, and staff as well as external community.

Participate in recruitment activities at high schools and other venues. May include travel and overnight commitments. Responsible for small and large group presentations both on and off-campus.

Recruit, coordinate, train, and assign alumni volunteers to recruitment activities such as college fairs.

Works primarily with prospective first-year students and families, but may also participate and assist with other all office events and tasks for other prospective student populations.

Recommends changes to admissions policy addressing an evolving higher education landscape.

Must maintain a valid driver’s license and ability to travel for recruiting purposes.

Evening, weekend work and overnight travel are required and essential

Other related duties as assigned by the director and/or Associate Provost.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of three years of professional recruitment and admissions experience in higher education.

Experience working with diverse constituencies, including faculty, deans and senior staff, admission office colleagues, students, parents, guidance counselors and alumni.

Evidence of excellent written communication skills.

Must have a valid driver’s license required, be able to work weekends, and travel with overnight stays.

Successful candidate must perform well in an on campus interview and successfully deliver a formal presentation.

Completion of a successful background checks also required.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong leadership skills; ability to lead and execute recruitment and marketing initiatives; knowledge of Microsoft Office, experience with CRM applications, or Banner; strong interpersonal and organizational skills; supervisory experience, and evidence of energy, flexibility, integrity, and creativity.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date 05/06/2026

Closing Date 05/27/2025

Open Until Filled No

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Slippery Rock University is committed to a policy of affirmative action. Slippery Rock University assures an equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, gender or veteran’s status in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Respect for Individuals in the Community

Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide three professional references in the application. Official transcripts required prior to employment.

Recommended candidate will be required to complete criminal background checks, including Act 34 (State Police); Act 151 (Child Abuse); and Federal Criminal ( FBI ) clearance prior to appointment.

Full Consideration to applications received by May 27, 2025.