Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and more than 100 countries.

With four vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, the Liberty Campus in Hinesville, and the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment that encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned specialized accreditation from numerous professional and academic associations that set standards in their respective fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive, student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally recognized for the caliber of its academic programs and student experience. Georgia Southern University has also been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Office Of Admissions

The Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment serves as Georgia Southern University's lead undergraduate recruitment strategist and operational executive. Reporting directly to the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management, Admissions, this high-energy, results-oriented leader provides strategic direction and direct oversight for all undergraduate recruitment, admissions application processing, on- and off-campus recruitment events, campus visitations, and orientation touchpoints across all campuses.

Embodying the Division's core values of Service, Collaboration, and Excellence, this leader fosters a relentless growth mindset, instills team accountability, optimizes daily admissions operations, and collaborates across division leadership, Academic Affairs, Financial Aid, Athletics, and University Communications to convert prospective student interest into enrolled Eagle matriculants.

• Execute multi-year undergraduate recruitment and market penetration plans that directly achieve annual targets of new undergraduate students and support institutional expansion goals
• Direct all daily undergraduate admissions operations, file processing workflows, evaluation standards, and territory management to ensure high-speed, frictionless, and customer-centric applicant decision-making
• Lead the strategy, execution, and continuous evaluation of all undergraduate on-campus and off-campus recruitment events, daily campus visitation experiences, specialized group tours, and orientation touchpoints designed to maximize yield and conversion
• Provide executive leadership for all domestic, transfer, dual enrollment, adult learner, and military-affiliated undergraduate recruitment initiatives and counselor territory management strategies across all campuses
• Monitor real-time undergraduate conversion, velocity, and yield metrics across all stages of the admissions funnel; implement immediate tactical course-corrections when regional or population goals lag
• Drive staff utilization of Technolutions Slate and Ellucian Banner, leveraging operational CRM tools, automated messaging sequences, and counselor workflows to elevate responsiveness and engagement
• Direct, mentor, and evaluate undergraduate processing, events, and recruitment personnel, establishing measurable performance metrics, processing Service Level Agreements, territory targets, and a growth-oriented team culture
• Collaborate closely with the Office of Financial Aid on dynamic scholarship leveraging, financial aid award communications, and targeted yield tactics to optimize net tuition revenue and enrollment outcomes
• Oversee undergraduate admissions policies to ensure compliance with University System of Georgia (USG), state, federal, and accreditation standards, while managing NCAA recruitment compliance for incoming student-athletes
• Provide direct oversight of the undergraduate admissions, events, processing, and recruitment operational budgets, managing travel allocations, event spending, and personnel resources to maximize ROI

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution

Other Required Qualifications

• An appreciation for the cyclical nature of admission work and the flexibility to handle a variety of duties and projects throughout the day as well as throughout the year including weekend work

Required Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible higher education leadership experience in undergraduate admissions, recruitment, events or enrollment management
• At least three (3) years of direct supervisory experience leading fast-paced teams
• Demonstrated track record of driving measurable, multi-year undergraduate enrollment growth
• Hands-on experience utilizing enterprise CRM tools and Student Information Systems

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Higher Education, Business Administration, Leadership, or a related field

Preferred Experience

• Leadership experience within a large public university system or an institution targeting R1/R2 research expansion
• Deep expertise in dynamic financial aid leveraging, net tuition revenue strategy, and predictive funnel modeling

$100,000 - $115,000

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

October 8, 2026

Application review may begin as ealry as September 24, 2026.

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Proof of valid driver's license upon hire and throughout employment.

Georgia Southern University provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the America with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work generally performed in an office environment.
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours.
• Travel may be required.
• Stand, bend, walk and lift as needed throughout the day.
• May be required to maneuver items weighing up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work performed in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Working with high stress situation.
• Evening and weekend work may be required.

• Position of Trust + Education