DIRECTOR OF GRADUATE AND INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS #00065331

The Graduate School

The Graduate School is newly established effective August 1, 2026, marking a significant moment of transformation for graduate and postdoctoral studies at Missouri S&T. As the School builds toward this new, centralized focus, structures and processes across the Graduate and International Admissions team will continue to evolve to best serve graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and the broader academic community.

Reporting to the Founding Dean of the Graduate School and Vice Provost of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, the Director of Graduate and International Admissions provides strategic leadership for domestic, international, and online graduate recruitment and admissions, as well as international undergraduate recruitment and admissions at Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T).

The Director leads the Office of Graduate and International Admissions and develops data-informed enrollment strategies to support sustainable enrollment growth and institutional priorities. The Director oversees admissions operations, recruitment and yield strategies, staff and budget management, enrollment partnerships, and continuous improvement of admissions processes while collaborating closely with academic programs, university leadership, and campus partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and administrative leadership for the Office of Graduate and International Admissions, including supervision, hiring, training, performance management, professional development, workload planning, and establishment of departmental priorities and service standards.
• Develop, implement, and assess comprehensive enrollment strategies for domestic, international, and online graduate students and international undergraduate students, aligned with institutional enrollment goals and academic priorities.
• Oversee graduate and international undergraduate admissions operations, policies, procedures, and workflows to ensure accurate, timely, consistent, and student-centered application review and decision processes.
• Establish and monitor enrollment goals, key performance indicators, conversion and yield rates, forecasts, and other measures of recruitment and admissions effectiveness; use data, market research, and enrollment trends to inform strategy and resource allocation.
• Lead recruitment and yield initiatives across master's, doctoral, online, and international populations, including recruitment travel, events, webinars, campus visits, fellowship recruitment, and prospective and admitted student engagement.
• Build strong partnerships with graduate program coordinators, department chairs, faculty, college leadership, and other academic stakeholders to establish enrollment priorities, develop program-specific recruitment strategies, and support applicant conversion and enrollment.
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of admissions technology, CRM workflows, communications, reporting, automation, and business processes in partnership with systems and operations staff.
• Identify and develop enrollment opportunities through university partnerships, pathway and collaborative academic programs, sponsored student programs, recruitment organizations, and other domestic and international partnerships.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications and academic programs to develop targeted, multichannel recruitment and yield campaigns and ensure websites, communications, and recruitment materials effectively support enrollment goals.
• Manage the Office of Graduate and International Admissions budget, including recruitment investments, travel, events, marketing, professional development, and other operational expenditures; evaluate effectiveness and return on investment.
• Advise Graduate School and university leadership on graduate enrollment trends, recruitment opportunities, admissions policies, operational challenges, and emerging issues affecting enrollment.
• Represent Missouri S&T and the Graduate School at recruitment events, conferences, partner institutions, and other external engagements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm; Possibility of some weekend and evening work

A master's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 7 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

• Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in graduate admissions, recruitment, enrollment management, or a related higher education field, including at least three years of experience supervising and developing professional staff.
• Demonstrated success developing, implementing, and assessing data-informed recruitment, admissions, enrollment, and yield strategies for multiple student populations and delivery modalities.
• Experience managing admissions operations, policies, processes, technology, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze enrollment data, identify trends, develop forecasts, and translate findings into actionable strategies.
• Experience developing recruitment campaigns, partnerships, and programs that contribute to institutional enrollment goals.
• Understanding of graduate education and the recruitment and enrollment needs of master's, doctoral, online, and international students.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and build effective relationships with faculty, academic leadership, university administrators, staff, students, and external partners.
• Excellent written and oral communication, presentation, organizational, project management, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated cultural competency, sound judgment, diplomacy, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex higher education environment.
• Experience with CRM and student information systems, preferably Slate and PeopleSoft, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $81,744-$98,450 annually.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS 13
University Title: DIRECTOR II STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
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Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

University Information
Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. It was founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi River. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the vibrant community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks' scenery. Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a broad population, yet small enough for individuals to build high visibility and impactful careers.

About Rolla
Rolla, Missouri offers several great advantages that help individuals enjoy a high quality of life. Rolla is an ideal place for families, with its low cost of living, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a range of recreational activities suitable for all ages. The Ozark Scenic Riverways and beautiful landscapes offers abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of every lifestyle. With its vibrant community, Rolla hosts multiple events, concerts, art exhibitions, and theater performances throughout the year. The university's Leach Theatre showcases nationally renowned performers for campus and community alike. Overall, living in Rolla offers a high quality of life with a supportive community, affordable living, beautiful natural surroundings, and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

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The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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