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. 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. 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 Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter Names and Contact Information for a Minimum of THREE References Copy of Transcript Optional Documents Other Document