Regional Assistant Director of Admission

Regional Assistant Director of Admission

Location

Houston, Texas 77024

Job Type

Staff - Full Time, Exempt, Regular

Job Number

202600111

Division

Enrollment Services

Department

Admission

Opening Date

10/01/2026

Closing Date

11/21/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits

ABOUT US

Located in Georgetown, Texas, Southwestern University is an independent, four-year undergraduate institution offers a top-ranked integrated arts and sciences curriculum that incorporates the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, and natural sciences.

At Southwestern University, we are committed to fostering an environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered. We believe that a thriving community is built on the strength of varying perspectives and experiences, and we strive to create an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding. Our actions are guided by a commitment to fairness, openness, and the belief that our differences are what make us stronger as a whole.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Southwestern University has an immediate opening for a Regional Assistant Director of Admission reporting to the Director of Admission. The Regional Assistant Director of Admission works both directly and indirectly in the recruitment of prospective students for Southwestern University and helps families navigate the college admission process-from college research process through the financial and enrollment steps. This position is tasked with enhancing our partnerships with high school counselors throughout the Houston-metro area and engaging students and families and families through collaborative events. This is a full-time exempt position eligible for our comprehensive benefits program.

DUTIES

• Plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate all phases of recruitment travel within the assigned geographic territory for visiting high schools and attending college fair programs, college boot camps and representing Southwestern University to students, parents, counselors, teachers, CBO and IECs and administrators.
• Represent the university as needed in areas beyond the primary responsibility market.
• Read and evaluate applications and provide input for student candidate selection process.
• Plan, coordinate, implement, and engage in college access presentations, regional receptions and other promotional events for prospective students, parents and high school personnel to present the mission of Southwestern University.
• Conduct scholarship and admission interviews with prospective students.
• Nurture, build, and sustain ongoing professional relationships with prospective students and those who influence them to achieve assigned enrollment management objectives.
• Serve as a second-reader in the admission committee.
• Using data driven philosophy, establish a clear regional recruitment and yield strategy and goal.
• Attend and support campus located recruitment events.
• Work as a true team member, collaborating with and supporting colleagues across the university to achieve shared goals.
• Achieve goals for admission and enrollment.

Additional Duties:

• Complete appropriate department paperwork, including travel expense reports, interview reports, etc.
• Track application performance through data research.
• Monitor travel budget.
• Engagement in regional professional group is expected.
• Trips to campus to engage in teamwork, training and on-campus events (approximately monthly).
• Proficiency with CRM use to manage work, develop future enrollments, and achieve goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree
• 3 years of experience in an undergraduate admission office.
• Availability and willingness to consistently maintain a regular work schedule. Also, enthusiastically and frequently work evenings, partial weekends, and campus visit programs, as needed for success.
• Demonstrated ability to self-manage time, activity, and spending, staying focused on goal achievement.
• Self-starter, who is calm under pressure, is flexible, meets deadlines, works without direct supervision, is able to multitask, problem-solve, and relate to a variety of personalities under diverse circumstances.
• Outstanding presentation, communication, and interaction skills (verbal and written).
• Excellent organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including the use of software such as Microsoft Suite, Adobe products.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to adhere to the University's core values, particularly making "contributions to the well-being of humanity".
• Have knowledge, understanding, and acceptance of cultural differences and the diversity within the campus and community.
• Demonstrated professional manner with all internal and external University constituencies.
• Proven ability to perform well in both confidential and stressful situations.
• Understanding of and commitment to a liberal arts education, including the ability to relate to a liberal arts faculty.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and files.
• A team player.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working as a regional admission officer.
• A strong preference for English and Spanish/bilingual fluency (verbal and written).
• Experience with Slate, CRM.
• Extensive knowledge of the University and the programs offered.
• Experience working with students from culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Work/leadership experience in higher education.
• Event planning in a professional capacity.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Starting annual salary: $56,341. The final offer for the successful candidate will be commensurate with experience and may exceed the starting salary.

All individuals hired are required to complete the federal employment eligibility verification process as required by applicable law.

Southwestern University is an E-Verify employer.

Southwestern University is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at hr@southwestern.edu.

Jeanne Clery Statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report- Southwestern University Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at https://www.southwestern.edu/life-at-southwestern/safety-security/annual-security-reports/ containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information for the past three calendar years. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 512-863-1435.

Southwestern University offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and welfare insurance (medical, dental, and vision), life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability coverage, generous contributions to a 403(b) retirement account, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), various paid time-off programs (for staff positions), undergraduate tuition assistance for you and your dependents, access to athletic facilities, free parking, and discounted meal rates, along with other benefits designed to support your well-being and work-life balance.

Employer Southwestern University

Address 1001 E University Ave

Georgetown, Texas, 78626

Phone 5128631435