Director of Undergraduate Admissions

A humble college founded before Texas was a state, Baylor now stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world. Baylor has continued to invest in research and doctoral education, both solidifying and elevating its unique status as a preeminent Christian research university. Baylor is among 187 R1 institutions, just 52 of which are private universities. 

Since 2011, Baylor has been named as one of the nation’s “Great Colleges to Work For”. Great Colleges to Work For® is one of the country’s largest and most respected workplace recognition programs. Each year, Great Colleges recognizes the colleges and universities that get top employee ratings regarding workplace practices and policies across 10 areas. This recognition is based on faculty and staff responses to a related annual survey. The survey, conducted by ModernThink, is a way for colleges and universities to gain a deeper understanding of how their employees experience and view various aspects of the institution. This continued recognition further affirms Baylor as a rewarding place to build a career. 

What We're Looking For

The Director of Undergraduate Admissions supports the mission of Baylor University by providing leadership within Undergraduate Admissions to help achieve the university’s undergraduate enrollment goals. Reporting to the Senior Director of Undergraduate Admissions, this role manages a portion of the domestic first-time freshman recruitment strategy, ensuring excellence in territory management, yield initiatives, and staff development.

The Director serves as a key member of the leadership team, directly supervising one Associate Director and two Assistant Directors based in Waco. This position helps shape and execute the domestic undergraduate recruitment strategy in close partnership with other senior leaders. The Director plays a vital role in ensuring that team members are well-trained, empowered, and aligned with the university’s commitment to attracting and enrolling mission-fit students.

A bachelor's degree and eight years of work experience are required. A master's degree and ten or more years of relevant experience is preferred. 

Additional experience or education will be considered in lieu of one another.

The successful candidate will exhibit the following skills, abilities and other characteristics:

• Outstanding communication, leadership, and organizational skills, with demonstrated success in achieving objectives under strict deadlines
• Candidates must display professionalism, initiative, and enthusiasm in representing Baylor University
• Experience with CRM technologies, particularly Slate, is preferred
• Evening and weekend responsibilities and travel are inherent to this role

A valid US Driver License with a clear driving record of at least two years is required. 

Must be able to travel outside of the state of Texas. 

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a Full-Time basis. 

What You Will Do

• Provide daily leadership for select Associate and Assistant Directors, developing their administrative and leadership capacity
• Support and guide their supervision of Admissions counselors, Admissions Specialists, and related staff
• Conduct regular check-ins, performance feedback, and ensure accountability for goals and deliverables
• Assist with hiring and extensive, year-round staff training
• Serve as a trusted backup to the Senior Director, demonstrating exceptional presentation skills and the ability to confidently lead high-stakes meetings and stakeholder interaction
• Assign territories and establish annual enrollment goals
• Design, implement, and evaluate recruitment and yield strategies in collaboration with the Regional Director of Admissions and Senior Director to ensure consistent, data-informed approaches across territories
• Leverage advanced Slate and institutional data to assess effectiveness, identify growth opportunities, and drive innovation
• Lead efforts to increase application submissions and completion rates throughout the admission cycle by organizing and guiding the team through data-driven strategies
• Prepare and equip staff to counsel applicants through admission decisions and support territory managers in guiding students through the enrollment process to successfully yield future graduates
• Serve as a visible leadership presence at major on-campus recruitment events
• Partner with the Campus Visits team to develop staff coverage strategies and ensure exceptional experiences for prospective students and families during on-campus visits, admissions presentations and office visits
• Work closely with counseling leadership team to ensure alignment of recruitment communications and processes with enrollment priorities
• Utilize Slate to track team performance and inform decision-making
• Identify process improvements that enhance efficiency, consistency, and data accuracy across the admissions cycle
• Collaborate with assigned academic units and campus partners to coordinate recruitment activities by major or program, ensuring accurate representation of academic offerings
• Support pre-college initiatives and special projects
• Maintain strong relationships with internal partners to promote shared recruitment goals
• Cultivate and manage high quality relationships with high school counselors
• Assist in planning and executing high school counselor initiatives
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
• Ability to comply with University policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus.  To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage

Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds.  Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally.  If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!