Director of Admissions

Alaska Pacific University (APU) invites applications for the position of Director of Admissions. Reporting to the Provost, and working collaboratively with other University departments, the Director of Admissions provides leadership to a multifaceted, strategic recruitment with demonstrated teaching or professional experience and desire to work on the development of healthcare-related programs and curriculum to meet the needs of Alaska, with emphasis on the needs of Alaska Native people and rural communities. The University APU is a small, private liberal arts university known for experiential and project-based learning. The university campus is in Anchorage, Alaska, a diverse city and home to more than 300,000 residents. APU offers a unique set of bachelors, masters and doctoral-level degrees, with emphasis on Alaska-critical and globally relevant issues. Focused on competency development and cultural relevancy, the APU curriculum fosters high-level intellectual and practical skills, a wide-ranging knowledge of science, cultures, and society, and an active commitment to personal and social responsibility. APU is an Alaska Native-Serving Institution which seeks to become a Tribal university by honoring Alaskas Indigenous heritage, exemplifying excellence, and preparing pathways for educational attainment and student success. The University is committed to growing innovative programs that are responsive to the workforce needs of Alaska, as well as growing Alaska Native and Alaskan professionals from within the state. As a non-profit institution, APU aims to offer highly competitive compensation when considered wholistically, combining a positive work experience with a generous benefit package and fair salary compensation. In living this philosophy, APU engages in evaluation and purposeful investments in:

Quality of work environment Meaningful work, feedback, and valued contribution Monetary compensation for time and effort Benefits that add to quality of life

The right-fit employee for APU is someone who shares the APU values and mission, someone who desires to be part of a small team and work interdependently, someone who works hard but also values time off and a work-life balance, and someone who is looking for a meaningful work experience.

**JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Admissions is responsible for increasing the recruitment and enrollment of qualified new students in all of the Universitys academic programs, both graduate and undergraduate, so as to meet the goals of the Universitys Strategic Plan.

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Leads strategic planning for the University relating to student recruitment.Identifies potential markets and programs.Analyzes past recruiting initiatives and researches admissions, recruitment, and retention trends.Develops and implements long-term and annual student recruitment plans, including goals, metrics, and methods.Develops and administers policies and procedures concerning admission to the UniversityEngages the campus community in discussions about enrollment management, fostering a culture of innovation and inclusion.Initiates and advances partnerships with Tribal organizations, corporations, community organizations, and other partners to advance enrollment goals and support the strategic goals of the institution.

Admissions Operations and Management

Works directly and collaboratively with the Student Enrollment Service Team (Admissions, Registrars Office, Student Financial Services), Dean of Students, Campus Life, and the APU faculty to coordinate and expedite the process of admission and matriculation.

Develops all systems and procedures for the recruitment of students.

Hires, supervises, and trains Admissions Department staff.

Develops and administers the Admissions Department budget.

Coordinates review of undergraduate a plications and admission decisions.

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