Director of Admissions & Recruitment

This role is first and foremost about being on the front lines of UATX admissions. You will serve as a primary ambassador of the university—traveling across Texas and the U.S. to speak at high schools, college fairs, and affinity groups; delivering engaging talks and presentations; and building relationships that open pipelines to our programs. You will help design and execute dynamic recruitment events and webinars that showcase UATX’s distinctive mission, while ensuring that every student and family you meet leaves informed and inspired. Alongside this outward-facing work, you will contribute selectively to Academic Affairs, supporting key projects that keep our academic operations running smoothly. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, mission-driven, and eager to combine the excitement of recruitment with the discipline of academic operations. Admissions & Recruitment

Co-lead admissions strategy across undergraduate, graduate, and summer programs

Represent UATX extensively across Texas and the U.S. through school visits, college fairs, talks, and affinity group outreach

Deliver dynamic presentations that articulate the university’s mission and academic vision with clarity and inspiration

Support the full admissions cycle: marketing, application review, communications, and yield

Develop and manage recruiting pipelines through partnerships with schools, counselors, enrichment programs, networks, and international institutions

Support and lead UATX recruitment programs and webinars, ensuring high-quality prospective student engagement

Collaborate with marketing and communications to align recruitment messaging and campaigns

Deploy AI-enhanced workflows for application decisioning, CRM management (Element451), and data-driven strategy

Analyze admissions data to refine targeting and improve the applicant experience

Build scalable systems and documentation to support a growing admissions operation

What We’re Looking For:

2-5 years of experience in higher ed, admissions, tech, consulting, policy, or operations (or equivalent exposure)

Strong alignment with UATX’s mission, values, and educational philosophy

Deep grounding in the Western tradition and liberal education

A nimble, action-oriented builder with startup instincts and a drive for institutional excellence

Exceptional writing and communication skills; able to distill complexity across audiences and inspire prospective students and families

Comfort with AI tools, data systems, and CRM platforms (especially Element451), and the ability to use them to improve real-world outcomes

Strong organizational and systems-thinking skills; able to turn vision into structure and execution

Track record of ownership, follow-through, and adaptability in fast-paced or ambiguous environments

Entrepreneurial spirit, humility, and a hunger to learn

Bachelor’s degree required