OU Office of Admissions & Recruitment (OAR) works to bring in the next generation of Sooners. Our team operates from Norman as well as across the state, nation and world. We provide support to incoming domestic and international freshman and transfer students as they navigate the college application and decision process. Additionally, we partner with parents, counselors, and communities in providing resources to students interested in higher education. Our goal is to build a vibrant community with limitless potential by recruiting the most academically qualified students with a variety of educational, service, involvement and community experiences.

We need someone who exhibits:

Integrity: Accountability for doing the right thing by exercising good judgment and honesty. Ability to create a safe environment for students and families and team members, including having emotional intelligence and self-awareness. Transparency, professionalism and thoughtfulness in communication.

Care: Prioritization of creating the best experience possible for each person we encounter and at every step of the student experience. Providing service to others by being friendly, welcoming and approachable. Commitment to collaboration and to being a team player with a positive attitude.

Intentionality: Strong work ethic and contribution to the excellence of the Division of Enrollment Management, OAR and OU; self-motivation. Consistency in meeting deadlines and responding in a timely manner.

Innovation: Possession of a natural curiosity to learn and a continual pursuit of personal and professional growth in the field of college enrollment management. A focus on innovation, displaying an understanding of positive change and possessing a strong analytic ability. Efficiency by researching best practices, making creativity a priority.

Scope of Position/Essential Duties: Oversees the efforts to identify, recruit, evaluate and enroll prospective students and directs daily operations.

• Supervises a team of Admissions Counselors and an Administrative Assistant
• Creates training weeks, onboarding, and growth for these full time employees.
• Provides oversight and coordination of the student admissions process.
• Interacts with departments to develop and maintain an enrollment management system.
• In conjunction with the Director of Oklahoma Recruitment, set strategy, planning and project managements systems to ensure that freshman students are communicated with well through the application and post-admissions process.
• Assists in the development and coordination of recruitment programs.
• Plans and executes events such as financial aid nights, parent programming, and application workshops.
• Partners and assists the academic colleges in recruitment initiatives.
• Serves as a liaison to the colleges for data information exchange and strategic work.
• Creates and fosters relationships with high school counselors, students, administration, alumni and stakeholders.
• Presents information to various prospective students and other groups regarding The University of Oklahoma, higher education, financial aid and other related topics.
• Maintains student administrative records.
• Manages budget and staff, including hiring, firing, training, conducting performance appraisals, disciplining, delegating tasks, overseeing work, and development.
• Administers scholarship programs including review, selection, appeals and eligibility guidelines.
• Serves on committees and performs special projects.
• Participates in professional development conferences and activities.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

****This position is fully remote and will work out of the Tulsa area.****