What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Admissions position at Nicholls State University?
Special Instructions
Nicholls State University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal civil rights laws and regulations that are applicable to this agency. Therefore, no one will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964); sex (Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972); disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; or age (Age Discrimination Act of 1975) in attaining educational goals and objectives and in the administration of personnel policies and procedures. Anyone with questions regarding this policy may contact Alison Hadaway, SHRM-CP, Director of Human Resources at 985-448-4041 / alison.hadaway@nicholls.edu / P.O. Box 2105, Thibodaux, LA 70310. For anyone needing ADA Accommodations, please contact Carolyn Kern, Director of Environmental Health & Safety at 985-448-4782 / carolyn.kern@nicholls.edu
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Director of Admissions
Position Number
021522
Salary Range
Commensurate with experience
Position Type
Unclassified Staff
Department Information
Ending Effective Date of Temporary Employment
Department
Enrollment Services
Job Duties
Responsibility / Duty
Strategic Leadership & Recruitment Management
- Develop, execute, and evaluate a comprehensive, data-driven annual recruitment plan aligned with the University’s Strategic Enrollment Plan (SEP) goals.
- Use predictive modeling, historical trends, and demographic data to set territory recruitment goals and optimize the allocation of the regional travel budget.
- Oversee the development of strategic targeted marketing campaigns and communication flows in partnership with University Communications and Marketing and the Director of Enrollment Operations.
- Develop enrollment goals, conversion benchmarks, and recruitment key performance indicators (KPIs), and regularly evaluate progress and adjust recruitment strategies accordingly.
Percentage Of Time
40
Responsibility / Duty
Operational Excellence & Technology Integration
- Work with Financial Aid, Marketing, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Athletics, and other campus partners to develop coordinated recruitment and yield strategies.
- Maximize the utilization of the University’s CRM (Slate) to automate workflows, personalize communications, and streamline the applicant experience.
- Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations, including state residency laws and public records policies.
- Oversee the execution of high-impact campus visitation programs, preview days, and open houses.
Percentage Of Time
30
Responsibility / Duty
Team Leadership & Budget Management
- Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate admissions professional staff.
- Foster a collaborative, customer-service-oriented culture focused on high-touch student engagement.
- Develop a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement within the Admissions Office.
- Develop and responsibly manage the annual operating budget for the Office of Admissions.
Percentage Of Time
15
Responsibility / Duty
Community & Pipeline Partnerships
- Cultivate relationships with K-12 schools, community colleges, employers, community organizations, and regional partners to strengthen recruitment pipelines.
- Strengthen transfer pathways by collaborating with regional community colleges to optimize articulation agreements and cross-enrollment pipelines.
- Represent the university at regional, state, and national admissions conferences and public-facing events.
Percentage Of Time
15
Posting Detail Information
Minimum Experience Required
Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in higher education
admissions or enrollment management.
At least 3 years of experience directly managing full-time professional staff.
Experience using a CRM and a Student Information System.
admissions or enrollment management.
At least 3 years of experience directly managing full-time professional staff.
Experience using a CRM and a Student Information System.
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum Licenses Required
Other Minimum Requirements
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Exceptional public speaking and written communication skills; ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholder groups.
Knowledge of sales and marketing.
Knowledge of sales and marketing.
Ability to travel regionally and work occasional evenings or weekends.
Test(s) Required
Preferred Education
Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated experience working within a regional public university or a state system.
Ability to interpret complex enrollment datasets and translate them into actionable recruitment tactics.
A proven track record of adapting recruitment strategies to shifting regional demographics and competitive market pressures.
Preferred Experience
Preferred Licenses
Other Preferred Requirements
Physical Demands
Employment Year
Fiscal Year
If Grant Period or Specified Period selected, please specify begin date
If Grant Period or Specified Period selected, please specify end date
Employment Basis
Full-time
Proposed Ending Date (for faculty and grant funded positions)
Posting Date
07/24/2026
Closing Date
08/24/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Supplemental Questions
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Names and Contact Information for a Minimum of THREE References
- Copy of Transcript
- Other Document
Salary : $51,411 - $70,476