Director Admissions (SOGP Academic Administration)

The newly announced School of Government and Public Policy, unveiled in October 2023, presents a pivotal opportunity for Johns Hopkins University to strengthen its footprint and engagement in the nation’s capital. This initiative aims to serve society, train the next generation of public servants, drive data-informed government innovation, and confront the complex challenges facing today’s policymakers.

The person filling this position will be working in a start-up environment – creating processes and procedures, navigating unexpected obstacles, and adapting to change frequently. An agile mindset and flexible approach to daily responsibilities is needed as we define new ways of working within a well-established university. We are seeking a solution-focused person with a demonstrated ability to create new paths to achieve results.

We are seeking a Director Admissions who will provide leadership and management to the Admissions team and serve as part of the overall leadership team. The Director can operate within both Divisional and Central offices.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Develop strategic, data-informed student admission recruitment, marketing, and enrollment strategies and goals. Contribute to the creation and execution of yearly recruitment plan.
Lead and manage area of admissions specialization.
Partner with offices across campus to ensure a smooth and accurate transition of information from applicants to matriculating students.
Determine the fiscal requirements, prepare and manage budgetary recommendations for the Admissions office.
Analyze reports, track trends, and provide statistical information.
Plan and oversee the work of staff to ensure the appropriate procedures and policies are followed in compliance with current admissions standards.
Hire and supervise Admissions Office Staff, prepare performance appraisals, promotions, and handle disciplinary actions. Serve on various committees as assigned by the leadership.
Maintain and audit systems and protocols to ensure they are compliant, accurate and sound.
Identify enhancements and solutions to systems and operational infrastructure.
Represent Admissions in public events, information settings, and visits.
Travel and night/weekend work may be required.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree.
Five years related experience.
Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

Expert user in Slate, including ability to build workflows and data infrastructure for reporting environments.
Ability to partner with a technical team to design / structure Slate workflow to optimize data collection and reporting.
Experience with data-based decision making.
Ability to leverage BI tools for reporting.

Classified Title: Director Admissions
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MF
Starting Salary Range: $75,100 - $145,000 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: 8:30am-5pm Monday-Friday
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: District of Columbia
Department name: Academic Administration
Personnel area: School of Government & Policy

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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