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Director of Undergraduate Recruitment (JSOM)

University of Texas at Dallas

$75,000, DOQ

medical insurance, paid time off, retirement plan

United States, Texas, Richardson

Apr 21, 2026

Posting Details

Posting Number	S06993P
Position Title	Director of Undergraduate Recruitment (JSOM)
Functional Title
Department	Management
Salary Range	$75,000, DOQ
Pay Basis	Monthly
Position Status	Regular full-time
Location	Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Open Date	04/21/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled	No
Desired Start Date	05/18/2026
Job Summary	The Naveen Jindal School of Management (JSOM) at UT Dallas is seeking a motivated professional to serve as the Director of Undergraduate Recruitment. In this role, you will manage staff and lead initiatives that advance the school's mission, vision, and strategic priorities. The position is wellsuited for someone who communicates effectively and enjoys working collaboratively with deans, faculty, administrators, students, and external partners. The Director will oversee undergraduate recruiting and onboarding services and play a central role in supporting the school's enrollment goals. Working closely with the Dean of Undergraduate Programs, this position contributes to a focused, datadriven effort to increase incoming freshman and transfer student enrollment. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the student experience and support the continued growth of a leading business school.
Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related progressive experience.
Preferred Education and Experience	Preferred Education and Experience Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in business, education, or a related field (master's degree preferred). Five or more years of progressive administrative leadership experience in student recruitment, admissions, and onboarding.
Other Qualifications	To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	Essential Duties and Responsibilities Recruitment (45%) Develop and execute an aggressive, actionable recruitment strategy targeting firsttimeincollege and transfer students. Build and maintain strategic partnerships with community colleges to strengthen enrollment pipelines and enhance student engagement. Oversee all recruitment activities, including community college visits, high school presentations, and oncampus events. Track and manage prospective students' applications, prepare tailored presentations for recruitment events, and provide weekly trend and progress reports to the undergraduate dean. Meet with prospective students and families-virtually and in person-to address questions and provide guidance. Implement best practices to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of recruitment operations. Onboarding and Orientation (45%) Plan, coordinate, and manage all onboarding activities, including welcome materials, open houses, campus tours, presentations, schedules, student communications, and orientation sessions. Provide comprehensive advising to prospective and admitted students regarding admission requirements, course registration, academic programs, and financial aid. Collaborate closely with campus partners-including advising offices, program directors, business communication staff, livinglearning communities, and specialinterest groups-to ensure all incoming students are successfully registered for courses. Adhere to university policies to ensure compliance across all onboarding and orientation processes. Other Duties (10%) Support additional initiatives and activities assigned by the dean's office to design, enhance, and manage undergraduate programs and services.
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Additional Information	Work Notice: Work will be performed on-site and in person. What We Can Offer UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes: Competitive Salary Tuition Benefits BCBS PPO Medical Insurance Options - including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees AD&D Insurance Dental & Vision Plan Options Long and short-term disability TRS Retirement Plan Fertility Benefits Paid time off All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program. Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.
Special Instructions Summary
Important Message	1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public. 2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the *ADA Coordinator* . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.