Director of Undergraduate Admissions
IUPUI seeks an experienced professional to oversee all aspects of the undergraduate admissions process at its
innovative campus located in the heart of Indianapolis, Indiana. The Director of Undergraduate Admissions
will join IUPUI early in its implementation of a new strategic plan, Our Commitment to Indiana and Beyond
(http://strategicplan.iupui.edu). IUPUI’s plan, aligned with Indiana University’s Bicentennial Strategic Plan
(https://strategicplan.iu.edu/), establishes student success as a top priority. IUPUI’s strategic goal to
optimize enrollment management undergirds all goals for student success as the campus strives to attract,
retain, and graduate better prepared, more diverse students who choose IUPUI first for its vibrant urban
location, leading academic programs, and culture of learning in engagement with local, regional, national,
and global communities.
The Opportunity
The next Director of Undergraduate Admissions has the opportunity to make an indelible mark on this
dynamic institution by:
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Providing Strong Leadership in Dynamic Times. Year after year, IUPUI has enjoyed
enrollment growth. With that, the nature of the IUPUI student body is changing every year. As the
number of high-ability students continues to increase, established recruitment strategies may not
serve the University as well in the future, and new approaches must be explored. The Director will
lead the development, coordination and on-going evaluation of campus-wide recruitment strategies
consistent with the goal of attracting and retaining a diverse student body. The numerous and
differentiated IUPUI programs coupled with the campus location in the heart of downtown
Indianapolis provide key points of differentiation around recruiting.
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Developing Strategies that Support Growth. IUPUI is the 3rd largest campus in the state and
has consistently grown its enrollments despite changing demographics within the state and Midwest
region that have led to reduced numbers of high school graduates. In fall 2014, credit hours increased
for the 19th consecutive fall semester. While it will be challenging to maintain this rate of growth given
the shifting demographic trends, the Director will lead the exploration of opportunities for expanding
enrollments through a variety of strategies. As the urban research campus, the state’s health sciences
campus, and situated in the state’s capital city and economic engine, IUPUI possesses a number
advantages and opportunities as it moves forward, including a new undergraduate residence hall set
to open in 2016.
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Furthering the Partnership with Academic Units. IUPUI experiences a strong relationship
both between schools and between the schools and central administration. This collaborative culture
has led to a number of partnerships between Admissions and the schools around recruitment. The
Director will have the opportunity to develop additional strategies that maximize the impact and
investment in its recruitment strategies through continued and increase partnership with the various
IUPUI schools.
Position Summary
The Director of Undergraduate Admissions is responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating the
marketing, recruitment, and admissions activities of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at IUPUI.
Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management, the Director of Admissions serves as
the chief admissions officer for the campus. The Director provides vision, innovative leadership, and strategic
direction in the arena of student recruitment. The Director also works collaboratively with others in senior
campus administration, university administration, deans and directors from the academic units, the graduate
school, international affairs, faculty leadership, and related campus partners to optimize success of the
admissions function. The Director develops and implements strategic admissions initiatives and performs
these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the institution’s mission, vision, values, and goals.
This is a 12 month; 100% position.
Highlights of Job Responsibilities
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Develop, coordinate, and evaluate campus-wide recruitment
strategies and initiatives consistent with the goals of attracting
and retaining a diverse student body.
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Analyze results of recruiting campaigns to determine whether
to refine current strategies or develop new strategies.
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Support a collaborative work style among the Enrollment
Management Team and others at IUPUI in meeting campus
recruitment and enrollment goals.
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Support and broaden the partnership between admissions
recruiting and school-based activities through regular
consultation with the academic units.
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Provide leadership on campus and university-wide shared
services and technologies that impact recruitment, admissions,
and transfer credit.
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Provide campus oversight of the transfer of credit from
external colleges, credentials or examinations in accordance
with university policy and procedure.
IUPUI
Indiana University has eight campuses, including core
campuses in Bloomington and Indianapolis, and regional
campuses in Fort Wayne, Gary, Kokomo, New Albany,
Richmond, and South Bend. Established in 1969, Indiana
University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), a
partnership between Indiana University and Purdue
University, is Indiana's premier urban research and academic health sciences campus. IUPUI's mission is to
advance the state of Indiana, and the intellectual growth of its citizens through research and creative activity,
teaching and learning, and civic engagement. By offering a distinctive range of bachelor's, master's,
professional and doctoral degrees, IUPUI promotes the educational, cultural and economic development of
central Indiana and beyond, through innovative collaborations, external partnerships and a strong
commitment to diversity.
IUPUI provides excellence in teaching and learning; research, scholarship, and creative activity; and civic
engagement, locally, nationally and globally. As a leader in fostering collaborative relationships, IUPUI values
collegiality, cooperation, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as honesty, integrity and
support for open inquiry and dissemination of findings. Students, faculty and staff are involved in working
with a wide array of community partners who serve Indianapolis and central Indiana, offering expert care and
assistance to patients and clients, and engaging in field research spanning virtually every academic discipline.
IUPUI is committed to the personal and professional development of a diverse campus community, and to
continuous improvement of its programs and services, building a strong, welcoming campus community for
all.
IUPUI had an operating budget of over $1.2 billion and over
$330 million in grants and awards for research funding in FY
2013. It is the home campus for state-wide programs in
medicine, dentistry, nursing, health and rehabilitation
sciences, and social work. U.S. News & World Report ranks
IUPUI among the nation’s Top 200 National Universities and
7th among those that are making the most promising and
innovative changes in the areas of academics, faculty and
student life (Up-and-Coming Schools). IUPUI is ranked in the
top 20 “Best U.S. Non-HBCU for Minorities” according to
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. The 17 Indiana
University and Purdue University schools offer more than 220
degrees – from associate to professional and doctoral degrees.
These degrees cover a full spectrum of academic disciplines,
from liberal arts and sciences to engineering and technology.
IUPUI has more than 2,700 faculty, 4,300 staff, and more than
30,000 students representing 48 states and the District of
Columbia, as well as 145 countries. http://www.iupui.edu.
IUPUI Strategic Plan:
Our Commitment to Indiana
and Beyond
In Fall 2012, IUPUI launched a yearlong, highly collaborative strategic
planning process. The resulting plan,
entitled “Our Commitment to Indiana
and Beyond,” outlines ten strategic
initiatives geared toward optimizing the
success of our students, leveraging our
strengths in health and life sciences, and
making contributions to the well-being of
the citizens of Indianapolis, the State of
Indiana and beyond. The IUPUI
Strategic Plan links closely to the
recently approved “Bicentennial
Strategic Plan for Indiana University.”
One of the ten strategic initiatives within
the IUPUI plan is specifically geared
toward optimizing IUPUI’s enrollment
management. The first step in this
initiative was the creation of the Division
of Enrollment Management.
IUPUI has nationally-recognized academic programs,
committed faculty and staff, and a student-focused culture.
IUPUI has been particularly innovative in the realm of
retention and student success, and programs such as the first
year experience and learning communities have been shown to
positively impact student performance. Administrative
councils, including the Enrollment Management Advisory
Council and the Council on Retention and Graduation, engage deans, faculty and staff leaders monthly in
reviewing data and planning initiatives and advocating for new policies that can positively impact retention
and on-time graduation rates. Performance-based funding, enrollment dashboards (http://osdae.iupui.edu),
degree maps and academic planning technologies, and participation in Indiana’s 15-to-Finish initiative are
helping to foster a culture of on-time graduation among students, while at the same time incentivizing the
removal of barriers to graduation within academic units. Finally, a recently-launched Degree Completion
Office is helping to re-engage IUPUI students who have stopped out of their degree programs while also
helping to grow enrollments in online and hybrid programs by degree completers.
Division of Enrollment Management
The Division of Enrollment Services became the Division of Enrollment Management effective July 1, 2014.
The following offices comprise the Division of Enrollment Management:
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Undergraduate Admissions
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Diversity Access and Achievement
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Registrar
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Office for Veterans and Military Personnel
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Student Financial Services
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Student Scholarships
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IUPUI & Ivy Tech Office of Coordinated Programs (Passport)
The mission of Enrollment Management is to enhance the quality of the IUPUI student body and the overall
educational experience by:
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Effectively cultivating, recruiting, admitting, and enrolling a well-prepared and diverse student
population to meet the criteria of IUPUI’s enrollment management plan;
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Supporting students with scholarships (undergraduate) and financial aid services (undergraduate and
graduate);
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Providing efficient systems, resources and services to assist students in their interactions with the
university;
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Working with academic units to help retain students and to improve the probability of student
graduation, optimally within 4 years.
The vision of Enrollment Management is to contribute to establishing IUPUI as a premier destination for
individuals from diverse backgrounds to interact within an urban environment. The offices seek to provide
services of the highest quality to prospective and enrolled students through coordinated services within a
courteous, welcoming environment that ensures that the campus both attracts and retains IUPUI's desired
student population.
Detailed information and data on the Division of Enrollment Management can be found on the Division of
Enrollment Management website.
City of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, encompassing a metropolitan population
of 1.7 million, is the 12th largest city in the nation and
the state’s capital. This diverse city boasts a high quality
of life, a cost of living 10% below the national average for
all communities in the third quarter of 2013, and has
been ranked as the most affordable housing community
in the nation by the National Association of Home
Builders. Indianapolis is home to outstanding cultural
institutions, several professional sports teams, and
companies such as Eli Lilly & Co., Roche Diagnostics, and Dow AgroSciences. Indianapolis ranked #4 among
U.S. cities for high-tech job growth, #7 in the “Top 10 Metro Cities for Economic Growth Potential,” and #4
for life sciences communities.
IUPUI is an integral part of the Indianapolis community. Its location in the heart of central Indiana facilitates
working closely with government, business, and other community organizations and enhances collaboration
in research, education, economic development, and numerous cultural initiatives. Situated on a 509-acre
campus, IUPUI is just blocks away from the Indiana Government Center, and adjacent to White River Park,
home of the NCAA National Headquarters, the Indiana State Museum, the Indianapolis Zoo, and the Eiteljorg
Museum.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a masters degree and a minimum of 7 years of progressive responsibilities in higher
education admissions or enrollment management is required.
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities: Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving aptitudes
and skills with a knowledge of database architectures; Ability to apply theory and legislative requirements to
practice; strong oral and written communication skills; demonstrated successful leadership and collaborative
qualities within a diverse work environment are all required. Knowledge of PeopleSoft student administration
and related system integration highly desirable.
Application Procedure
To apply for this position, please visit the IUPUI Human Resources Administration website at
www.hra.iupui.edu and apply under job listing #14015 Director of Undergraduate Admissions. To be
considered for this position, applications should submit the following as attachments when applying online:
submit a cover letter describing their interest, curriculum vita/resume, and the names of three professional
references (with contact information). Screening of applications will begin on June 15th, 2015, and continue
until an offer is made, with an anticipated appointment date beginning September 1, 2015.
Indiana University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status,
or protected veteran status. This institution is also a provider of ADA services.