Director of Graduate School Admissions

**Job Description - Director of Graduate School Admissions** **Institutional Overview** Capitol Technology University is a career-focused university located in Laurel, Maryland, between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. It is a fully-accredited non-profit private university that was started in 1927 by a Navy veteran to teach students how to build radios. The University offers unique commitments to on-campus students that include a salary guarantee and a Chargers Assistance Program that helps students pay back their loans if they do not find full-time work within 90 days of graduation. **Position Summary** Under general supervision of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Director of Graduate School Admissions will play a crucial role in recruitment, evaluation, and enrollment processes for the Graduate School. The Director will be a highly motivated individual with strong organizational and interpersonal skills, who is passionate about growing enrollment and ensuring a smooth admissions pathway for prospective students. This is a full-time 12-month, exempt position on our beautiful 52-acre campus in Laurel, MD, on the Baltimore Washington parkway. **Responsibilities** - Develop and execute comprehensive, data-driven recruitment plans to increase enrollment and attract a diver applicant pool; - Build strategic partnerships with institutions, employers, and professional organizations to strengthen student recruitment channels; - Oversee the evaluation of applications, ensure consistent and holistic reviews, and finalize acceptance or rejection decisions in coordination with academics; - Train and mentor admissions team members; - Track and analyze enrollment metrics and application trends to report directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs; - Design and supervise targeted communication plans to guide prospective students through the application process and yield admitted students; - Support Graduate School operations as needed; - Perform other duties as required. **Qualifications** - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning; - Possess at least 5 years of experience in higher education; - Possess proficiency with CRM and SIS (Jenzabar and Salesforce is preferred); - Exhibit an ability to perform administrative duties with speed and accuracy; - Possess the ability to develop successful partnerships with internal and external stakeholders; - Possess excellent project management skills; - Possess the ability to work independently in a fast-paced office environment; - Must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. **Physical Demands** There are limited physical demands; however, this position requires sitting occasionally for extended periods of time, and repetitive motions for tasks such as operating a computer mouse and keyboard, and hearing and speaking on the telephone. The candidate must be able to lift, pull, bend, grasp, and occasionally lift up to 20 lbs. **Salary Range** The salary for this position typically ranges from $73,000 to $83,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.