Director of Admissions

Minneapolis, MN

Full Time

Staff Jobs

Manager/Supervisor

Position Title:

Director of Admissions

Job Type

Exempt – Full Time

Reports To

Vice President of Enrollment

Salary

$60,000 – $70,000

North Central University Mission Statement

North Central University is a dynamic Christian learning community educating students for lives of service throughout society, the marketplace, and the church. In keeping with its Pentecostal heritage and mission, NCU models and expects excellence in both academic practice and Christian faith.

Position Purpose
The Director of Admissions plays a pivotal role in shaping the culture of enrollment at North Central University. This leader sets the tone for how prospective students and families experience the university by championing a spirit of Christ-centered hospitality, personal connection, and excellence across every interaction. By building and leading a mission-driven admissions team, the Director fosters a welcoming, responsive, and high-performing environment that reflects the heart of North Central and moves students confidently toward enrollment.
In addition to driving internal alignment, the Director serves as a key external ambassador for the university. They cultivate meaningful relationships with pastors, school counselors, alumni, and other influencers. Through strategic planning, cross-campus collaboration, and a clear focus on results, the Director is responsible for growing new student enrollment and ensuring North Central’s visibility and impact within the broader landscape of Christian higher education.

Key Result Areas and Essential (E) and Secondary (S) Functions:

(30%) Admissions Office Leadership and Budget Management

Supervise admissions employees by assigning projects, monitoring progress, managing personnel changes, and driving accountability to meet recruitment goals.
Manage the admissions recruitment team’s performance and motivate staff to consistently achieve enrollment targets.
Act as the liaison between admissions staff, senior administration, and the business office to facilitate clear communication of policies and decisions affecting the office.
Participate in university committees and foster cross-departmental partnerships to promote a campus-wide approach to recruitment.
Represent the Admissions Office across the university by chairing the Admissions Committee and overseeing new student enrollment.
Collaborate with the Director of Athletics and the Executive Director of One Stop & Student Financial Services to support enrollment and financial aid strategies.
Recruit, interview, select, and onboard admissions staff to build a mission-aligned, high-performing team.
Provide ongoing training and development to ensure team members understand office vision, strategy, and job responsibilities.
Develop, present, and manage the annual Admissions Office budget with thorough cost analysis and detailed itemization.
Review budget reports monthly to monitor financial performance and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
Approve all departmental expenses to maintain fiscal accountability and resource stewardship.

(30%) University Representation and Public Relations

Act as the primary public relations representative for prospective students, consistently reflecting the university’s Christ-centered mission and values.
Proactively develop and deepen strategic partnerships with Christian high schools, including administrators, counselors, and campus ministry leaders, to establish new and sustainable enrollment pipelines.
Build and maintain strong professional relationships with key community influencers such as District Youth Directors, youth pastors, and school counselors to broaden recruitment networks.
Represent North Central University at college fairs, high schools, churches, and youth events, focusing on creating meaningful connections that support enrollment growth.
Host campus visits for individuals and groups, providing personalized guidance and support to prospective students and their families.
Coordinate the Financial Counseling Center during the start of each semester to assist students and families with financial planning and enrollment readiness.

(25%) Enrollment Systems and Operations

Lead the design, development, and maintenance of efficient systems (processes and procedures) that support the successful execution of enrollment strategies.
Strategically acquire and manage prospective student contacts through curated list sources and data partnerships.
Oversee the admissions CRM and personalized contact management systems data integrity and optimal use.
Maintain and analyze enrollment reports to provide accurate, actionable data on prospective students to inform recruitment efforts.
Provide comprehensive oversight and continuous improvement of the campus visit program to enhance prospective student engagement and experience.
Design, implement, and manage the student recruiter phone outreach program to maximize personal contact and conversion.
Support and advise on scheduling for recruitment travel and student ministry group initiatives.
Partner with the Marketing Department to align admissions communications, advertising, and marketing collateral with enrollment goals and brand standards.
Oversee the merit scholarship program and the strategic use of financial aid as a recruitment tool to attract and enroll qualified students.
Manage the enrollment process for new students to ensure a smooth transition into the university.

(15%) Strategic Enrollment Leadership

In collaboration with the Vice President for Enrollment, the University President, and the President’s Council, the Director of Admissions helps shape and lead the development of comprehensive enrollment strategies that support institutional goals and reflect North Central’s mission.

Define target student profiles that include both academic readiness and spiritual alignment.
Identify and prioritize key student markets with the greatest potential for growth and mission fit.
Develop a deep understanding of North Central’s offerings and articulate how they meet the academic, spiritual, and personal needs of students.
Determine and implement the most effective outreach and communication methods for prospective students and their families.
Research and evaluate enrollment trends by leading market analysis and using internal and external data to shape informed, effective recruitment strategies.
Clearly communicate the recruitment strategy to campus stakeholders to foster alignment and engagement.
Regularly assess competitor institutions to evaluate messaging, positioning, and student value alignment.

Job Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:
Bachelor degree and a minimum of three years of experience in educational leadership, marketing, admissions, or enrollment management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to deal with a variety of individuals with poise and professionalism.
Ability to be self-motivated and able to function without direct supervision.
Ability to plan and execute activities with attention to detail.
Ability to coordinate multiple projects and deadlines.
Ability to travel to represent the school as needed.
Ability to communicate well verbally and in written form.
Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills.
Knowledge in computer programming, software and use of programs.
Knowledge in marketing trends and tools.
Knowledge of youth culture.

Working conditions and frequency

Environmental Conditions
Position involves exposure to repetitive motion of the fingers, hands and wrists on a daily basis.
Work environment involves working in an urban, Christ-centered university.

Equipment and Tools

Use of a PC and telephone -- approximately 50% of the workday

Summary Of Benefits

Medical – Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement. (ICHRA). Employees receive a contribution from NCU towards an individual health insurance premium through SureCo.
Dental – Employee funded. Health Partners
HSA and FSA – available through Optum Bank
Life Insurance – company funded life with option to add Voluntary Life through New York Life
Short Term and Long Term Disability – University paid through New York Life
403b Retirement – TIAA or AG Financial. Up to 3% match of employee contributions.
PTO – unlimited with black out periods dependent on departmental and academic calendars.

North Central University employs qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, familial status, and status with regard to public assistance. Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

The aforementioned statements are not intended to encompass all functions and qualifications of the position; rather, they are intended to provide a general framework of the requirements of the position. Job incumbents may be required to perform other functions not specifically addressed in this job description.

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Christian Community Life Standards
Employees of North Central University must abide by the following:

The following Christian Community Life Standards have been adopted by the Board of Regents of North Central University and apply to all members of the North Central University community, specifically including students, faculty, staff, administrators and all others that share or participate regularly in the community life of the University.

At North Central we strive to combine rigorous academic training with a strong spiritual environment. Students, administration, faculty, and staff cooperate to achieve a Christ-centered community where biblical standards are upheld. A personal relationship with Christ and active involvement in a local church are required for membership in the North Central community.

The Christian standards embodied in this policy apply to the enumerated members of the North Central University community, both on and off the campus, and both during the University term and when the University is not in session. Christian life is not a “part-time” endeavor and, therefore, the Christian standards here set forth to apply to all members of the community wherever they may be located and at all times of the year.

Any violation of these standards is grounds for serious disciplinary action with the possibility of dismissal from the University, dismissal from employment, suspension or such other action as the University deems necessary and appropriate.* I agree

Certain practices are forbidden in Scripture and will not be tolerated in the lives of members of the University community. Those practices include pornography, sexual relationships outside of marriage (promiscuity in any form), cohabitation and homosexuality. Also, the University prohibits the drinking of alcoholic beverages, the use of tobacco and non-medical drugs, and gambling in any form. Also prohibited are any form of theft, dishonesty (including cheating and plagiarism) and civil disobedience (except in those rare cases that civil disobedience is warranted by an honestly held religious principle and informed conscience, if such action is taken after consultation with Church leaders). Sinful practices such as jealousy, pride, gossip, slander, profanity, vulgarity and greed are inconsistent with the goals of a Christian life style and are likewise, to be avoided by all members of the community.

Members of the North Central community are expected to practice restraint and discretion in their participation in all forms of entertainment. Nothing should be viewed or listened to which is in conflict with standards maintained by the Assemblies of God. This standard applies to all entertainment, including live theater, dance, television, movie theaters, videos, radio and music.* I agree

North Central University encourages all members of the University community to act with discretion in choice of dress. Our standards of dress incorporate obedience to the Biblical principles that we be modest in all things, that we do not offend in any way, and that we glorify God in everything. Our concern is that clothing of all types is characterized by modesty, neatness, cleanliness and appropriateness for a Christian community (see the Student Life Guide for student dress code and the Faculty and Staff manuals for faculty and staff dress codes).

Community life at North Central University should be marked by careful consistent demonstration of Christian love and service to others, concern for evangelism and world missions, honesty, personal integrity, recognition of the rights of others, defense and advocacy of justice and glorifying God in all thought and action. Any type of discrimination against other racial or ethnic groups is forbidden, as is personal or sexual harassment of any nature. The University expects all students, faculty, staff and other members of the University to remove from their behavior, speech habits and thinking, as much as possible, all indication of racial or ethnic bias. Racism in any form will not be tolerated within the North Central University community.

North Central University community life is exemplified by, and takes as its model, the life of Christ. Dedication to the pursuit of excellence, forbearance for one another and daily commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord by continued study and obedience to Scripture in all areas of life remains our guiding light.* I agree

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Director of Admissions

North Central University Mission Statement

(30%) Admissions Office Leadership and Budget Management

(30%) University Representation and Public Relations

(25%) Enrollment Systems and Operations

(15%) Strategic Enrollment Leadership

Job Qualifications

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