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SMU Dedman School of Law · 4 weeks ago

Executive Director of Recruiting & Admissions (HR Title: Director of Student Recruitment)

USA-TX-Dallas

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

6+ years exp

SMU Dedman School of Law is a prominent institution serving a diverse student body and offering innovative programs. The Executive Director of Recruiting & Admissions will lead recruitment efforts for undergraduate programs and provide strategic support for graduate recruitment, focusing on engaging and enrolling high-caliber students while collaborating with faculty and university offices.

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement recruitment strategies for undergraduate programs and coordinate graduate recruitment efforts across Meadows

Oversee admission processes for undergraduate and dual-admit programs, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and strong student support

Serve as primary liaison with key SMU offices, ensuring smooth processes and clear communication across units

Represent Meadows at conferences, college fairs, schools, and community arts organizations to expand outreach

Manage recruitment staff and student workers, fostering development, efficiency, and team cohesion

Collect and analyze data on applications, yield, aid, and enrollment to inform decisions

Serve on committees and working groups to support Meadows’ enrollment goals and strategic initiatives

Qualification

Leadership in recruitmentData analysisCRM/admissions systemsBudget managementInterpersonal communicationCustomer service orientationArts programsMicrosoft Office proficiencyProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skillsTime management

Required

A Bachelor's degree in Arts (performing or visual) or Communication field is required

A minimum of six (6) years of experience is required

Leadership experience in recruitment, admissions, higher education, or arts-related context is required

Must have experience supervising staff and managing budgets

Experience with arts recruitment trends is also required

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills to effectively communicate with prospective students and their families, as well as partner with faculty, staff, and other participants in the admissions process

A strong customer service orientation is essential

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions

Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills

Candidate must have an appreciation and understanding of students seeking admission to performing and visual arts programs and demonstrated success working with diverse student populations

Candidate must have strong analytical skills and experience with CRM/admissions systems and familiarity with data collection, analysis, and leveraging

Candidate must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly in Outlook, Excel, and Word, and Slate or other student admissions CRM