OVERVIEW The Student Admissions Director at the University of Oklahoma provides strategic and operational leadership for the Office of Admissions & Recruitment. This role oversees the full admissions lifecycle, from identifying and recruiting prospective students through evaluation, decision-making, and enrollment. The position serves a broad student population, including domestic and international freshman, transfer, and concurrent students, while representing the university to key audiences. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Oversee efforts to identify, recruit, evaluate, and enroll prospective students. – Direct daily operations within the Office of Admissions & Recruitment. – Support domestic and international freshman, transfer, and concurrent students throughout the application and decision process. – Manage admissions operations and oversee admissions staff. – Ensure compliance with academic policies and applicable regulations. – Collaborate with recruitment and technology teams to support admissions goals. – Represent the university to prospective students and external stakeholders. REQUIREMENTS WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS Admissions leadership plays a central role in shaping the academic community of a university by influencing who gains access to educational opportunities. By ensuring effective operations, regulatory compliance, and a positive applicant experience, this role supports institutional integrity and student success. The Student Admissions Director also serves as a key connector between the university and its future students, reinforcing trust and transparency in the admissions process. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Emphasize leadership experience in admissions, enrollment management, or student services that demonstrates oversight of people, processes, or complex operations. – Highlight any experience working with both domestic and international student populations, particularly across multiple entry pathways such as freshman or transfer admissions. – Prepare examples that show how you have ensured compliance with academic policies or regulations in previous roles. – Demonstrate your ability to collaborate across departments, especially with recruitment, technology, or data-focused teams. – Be ready to discuss how you represent an institution to prospective students and stakeholders with professionalism and clarity. – Tailor your application materials to reflect an understanding of the University of Oklahoma’s mission and the strategic importance of admissions leadership.