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ST. LOUIS, MO 63130
Scheduled Hours
37.5
Position Summary
Leads the systems, processes, and decisions that convert applicant demand into enrolled students across Olin’s full-time graduate programs. The seat is one of two Assistant Dean positions reporting to the Associate Dean, Full-Time Programs: the Assistant Dean & Executive Director of Full-Time Graduate Recruitment builds the applicant pool; this position converts it—application processing, evaluation and decisioning, enrollment forecasting, and the Slate and Salesforce architecture on which both teams operate. The position holds admission decision authority jointly with the Associate Dean and the Assistant Dean & Executive Director of Full-Time Graduate Recruitment; scholarship decisions are reserved to the discretion of this group.
Decisioning authority covers Olin’s full-time graduate programs. Systems leadership extends further: the position administers and enhances the admissions platforms serving the graduate portfolio, including systems and workflows supporting part-time program operations. The position supervises the admissions operations team and requires administrator-level command of Slate and Salesforce. Olin is in the midst of a deliberate transformation, and this position plays a key part in advancing Olin’s proud legacy and furthering WashU’s role in driving impact.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Admissions Operations & Decisioning
- Lead the day-to-day operations of the admissions function, ensuring timely, accurate, and efficient processing of applications and related materials.
- Oversee admissions systems, data management, reporting, and workflow optimization across the full admissions lifecycle, from inquiry through matriculation.
- Manage the evaluation of full-time MBA and specialized master’s applications. Hold admission decision authority jointly with the Associate Dean and the Assistant Dean & Executive Director of Full-Time Graduate Recruitment.
- Exercise scholarship decision authority as a member of that group, within approved budget parameters.
- In collaboration with internal partners, develop selection criteria that identify students with the highest potential for academic and professional success.
- Direct complex admissions processes, apply admission policies evenly, and ensure integrity and fairness in the selection process. Demonstrate understanding of the reputational impacts of decisioning.
- Accountable for cyclical updates to the application process, including annual Slate cycle preparation, interview and essay questions, and admission materials.
- Ensure matriculating students are accurately reflected in the Workday student database.
- Monitor and improve data integrity, process compliance, and operational effectiveness. Ensure compliance with FERPA and University file retention policies.
Enrollment Forecasting & Reporting
- Own the enrollment forecast, including stage-gating of all admitted students from deposit through matriculation and management of the visa process for international students.
- Prepare regular admissions forecasts, enrollment reports, statistical analyses, and summaries, including round-by-round conversion, end-of-cycle performance, and longitudinal reporting.
- Analyze admissions trends and operational metrics to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
Systems Leadership
- Lead the implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of admissions systems, including administrator-level ownership of the Slate instance and systemic review of Salesforce CRM processes to increase effectiveness and organizational efficiency.
- Provide systems leadership across the graduate portfolio, including admissions platforms and workflows supporting part-time program operations, in partnership with the part-time programs team.
- Develop and refine procedures, documentation, and training for admissions operations.
Recruitment Partnership & Yield Support
- Support the Assistant Dean & Executive Director of Full-Time Graduate Recruitment in executing strategic and tactical plans to strengthen and expand the applicant pool, utilizing tools such as scholarship and relationship management.
- Coordinate communication strategies and operational processes across departments to support a seamless applicant experience.
- Partner with Financial Aid, Registrar, IT, Marketing & Communications, Strategic Insights, Student Advising, and other stakeholders to align operational processes with institutional priorities.
Supervision, Management & Fiscal Responsibility
- Supervise and support the admissions operations team, including the Assistant Director of Admissions Operations and admissions operations staff, to maintain high-quality service and operational excellence.
- Manage admissions division hiring, training, coaching, and professional development for admissions staff.
- Develop and monitor performance metrics for admissions operations staff to assess impact and effectiveness. Make performance decisions quickly and with integrity when standards are not met.
- Support budget oversight, resource allocation, and operational planning. Maintain efficient use of staff, systems, and operational resources to support enrollment objectives.
- Work closely with other teams, departments, and outside partners to achieve strategic goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Normal office environment
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at a desk or table
Equipment
- Office equipment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Admissions, College Access, Or Diversity Recruitment (7 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Budget Management, Communication, Cultural Diversity, Data Confidentiality, Data Interpretations, Decision Making, Diversity Awareness, Driver Safety, Microsoft Office, Negotiation, Personal Initiative, Prioritization, Project Administration, Sound Judgment, Strategy Development, Strategy Implementation, Supervision, Team Problem Solving, Work Collaboratively, Work Hardening, Working Independently
Grade
G13
Salary Range
$65,900.00 - $112,700.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.
Location
ST. LOUIS, MO 63130
Scheduled Hours
37.5
Position Summary
Leads the systems, processes, and decisions that convert applicant demand into enrolled students across Olin’s full-time graduate programs. The seat is one of two Assistant Dean positions reporting to the Associate Dean, Full-Time Programs: the Assistant Dean & Executive Director of Full-Time Graduate Recruitment builds the applicant pool; this position converts it—application processing, evaluation and decisioning, enrollment forecasting, and the Slate and Salesforce architecture on which both teams operate. The position holds admission decision authority jointly with the Associate Dean and the Assistant Dean & Executive Director of Full-Time Graduate Recruitment; scholarship decisions are reserved to the discretion of this group.
Decisioning authority covers Olin’s full-time graduate programs. Systems leadership extends further: the position administers and enhances the admissions platforms serving the graduate portfolio, including systems and workflows supporting part-time program operations. The position supervises the admissions operations team and requires administrator-level command of Slate and Salesforce. Olin is in the midst of a deliberate transformation, and this position plays a key part in advancing Olin’s proud legacy and furthering WashU’s role in driving impact.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Admissions Operations & Decisioning
- Lead the day-to-day operations of the admissions function, ensuring timely, accurate, and efficient processing of applications and related materials.
- Oversee admissions systems, data management, reporting, and workflow optimization across the full admissions lifecycle, from inquiry through matriculation.
- Manage the evaluation of full-time MBA and specialized master’s applications. Hold admission decision authority jointly with the Associate Dean and the Assistant Dean & Executive Director of Full-Time Graduate Recruitment.
- Exercise scholarship decision authority as a member of that group, within approved budget parameters.
- In collaboration with internal partners, develop selection criteria that identify students with the highest potential for academic and professional success.
- Direct complex admissions processes, apply admission policies evenly, and ensure integrity and fairness in the selection process. Demonstrate understanding of the reputational impacts of decisioning.
- Accountable for cyclical updates to the application process, including annual Slate cycle preparation, interview and essay questions, and admission materials.
- Ensure matriculating students are accurately reflected in the Workday student database.
- Monitor and improve data integrity, process compliance, and operational effectiveness. Ensure compliance with FERPA and University file retention policies.
Enrollment Forecasting & Reporting
- Own the enrollment forecast, including stage-gating of all admitted students from deposit through matriculation and management of the visa process for international students.
- Prepare regular admissions forecasts, enrollment reports, statistical analyses, and summaries, including round-by-round conversion, end-of-cycle performance, and longitudinal reporting.
- Analyze admissions trends and operational metrics to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
Systems Leadership
- Lead the implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of admissions systems, including administrator-level ownership of the Slate instance and systemic review of Salesforce CRM processes to increase effectiveness and organizational efficiency.
- Provide systems leadership across the graduate portfolio, including admissions platforms and workflows supporting part-time program operations, in partnership with the part-time programs team.
- Develop and refine procedures, documentation, and training for admissions operations.
Recruitment Partnership & Yield Support
- Support the Assistant Dean & Executive Director of Full-Time Graduate Recruitment in executing strategic and tactical plans to strengthen and expand the applicant pool, utilizing tools such as scholarship and relationship management.
- Coordinate communication strategies and operational processes across departments to support a seamless applicant experience.
- Partner with Financial Aid, Registrar, IT, Marketing & Communications, Strategic Insights, Student Advising, and other stakeholders to align operational processes with institutional priorities.
Supervision, Management & Fiscal Responsibility
- Supervise and support the admissions operations team, including the Assistant Director of Admissions Operations and admissions operations staff, to maintain high-quality service and operational excellence.
- Manage admissions division hiring, training, coaching, and professional development for admissions staff.
- Develop and monitor performance metrics for admissions operations staff to assess impact and effectiveness. Make performance decisions quickly and with integrity when standards are not met.
- Support budget oversight, resource allocation, and operational planning. Maintain efficient use of staff, systems, and operational resources to support enrollment objectives.
- Work closely with other teams, departments, and outside partners to achieve strategic goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Normal office environment
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at a desk or table
Equipment
- Office equipment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Admissions, College Access, Or Diversity Recruitment (7 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Budget Management, Communication, Cultural Diversity, Data Confidentiality, Data Interpretations, Decision Making, Diversity Awareness, Driver Safety, Microsoft Office, Negotiation, Personal Initiative, Prioritization, Project Administration, Sound Judgment, Strategy Development, Strategy Implementation, Supervision, Team Problem Solving, Work Collaboratively, Work Hardening, Working Independently
Grade
G13
Salary Range
$65,900.00 - $112,700.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Director of Admissions
Align your credentials with EB-2 requirements
A Director of Admissions role typically maps to EB-2 if the employer requires a master's degree in education, higher education administration, or a related field. Document any progressive leadership experience now, before PERM begins, since DOL scrutinizes whether the degree requirement is genuine and consistent.
Search Migrate Mate for verified green card sponsors
Target institutions that have already run PERM for admissions leadership roles. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history by occupation, so you can focus your applications on schools and organizations that have committed to the full I-140 process before.
Use O*NET to anchor your job description language
PERM audits often hinge on whether your actual duties match the certified job description. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for Education Administrators to confirm your day-to-day responsibilities align, reducing the risk of a DOL audit or denial during the recruitment test phase.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Run your offered salary against the OFLC Wage Search for your specific SOC code and work location. PERM requires the employer to pay at least the prevailing wage at the time of filing; a lower offer means the employer must increase it or risk a DOL denial.
Ask about priority dates before the I-140 is filed
If you're a national of India or China, your priority date determines how long you wait after I-140 approval before filing I-485 or pursuing consular processing. Confirm the employer understands per-country backlogs and will file your I-140 promptly to establish the earliest possible priority date.
Understand AC21 portability before changing employers
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 lets you move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without losing your place in line. Get written confirmation from USCIS that your I-485 meets the 180-day threshold before resigning from your sponsoring institution.
Green Card Director of Admissions: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category fits a Director of Admissions role, EB-2 or EB-3?
Most Director of Admissions positions qualify under EB-2 when the employer requires a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive admissions experience. EB-3 applies if the posted requirement is a bachelor's degree alone. The employer's I-140 petition must match the minimum requirements stated in the PERM-certified job description, so the category is set before you receive an offer.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery, while green card sponsorship through PERM leads to lawful permanent residency with no renewal cycle. The PERM process requires the employer to conduct a formal DOL-supervised recruitment test, obtain a prevailing wage determination, and file an I-140 with USCIS. Priority date backlogs can delay the final step, particularly for nationals of high-demand countries, but the outcome is permanent status rather than a renewable work authorization period.
What does the PERM recruitment test mean for Director of Admissions hiring?
Before filing PERM, the employer must advertise the position through DOL-mandated channels, including Sunday newspaper ads, job postings, and internal notices, and document that no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied. For a Director of Admissions role, the employer must show the stated degree and experience requirements are genuinely necessary, not inflated to match your credentials. Any inconsistency between the job description and your actual duties can trigger a DOL audit.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor green cards for admissions leadership roles?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history searchable by occupation and location, so you can identify universities and schools that have completed PERM for admissions roles before. Focusing your search this way saves time because employers with prior PERM filings in your occupation already understand the process, have legal infrastructure in place, and are less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-process.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved without losing my priority date?
Your priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140 once the original I-140 was approved, as long as the new employer files a fresh PERM and I-140. Separately, if your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without refiling I-485. These are two distinct rules, and both require USCIS confirmation before you resign from your sponsoring employer.