Director of Graduate Admissions - 26006491
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The University of Pittsburgh’s Office of the Provost seeks a Director of Graduate Admissions to lead university-wide expertise on graduate and professional admissions policy, data, and operations. The role works with schools, the Slate Team, and the Vice Provost for Graduate Studies to support consistent, compliant admissions practices, monitor national trends, and address emerging issues. It also oversees admissions and registration activities, policy interpretation, program development, operational planning, budgeting, and communications.
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Director of Graduate Admissions Office of the SVC and Provost - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26006491) The Office of the Provost is responsible for leading, developing, and implementing the University's academic vision. The Office of the Provost is seeking candidates for a Director of Graduate Admissions to join the Graduate Studies team led by the Vice Provost for Graduate Studies. The Director will serve as the University's central point of expertise on graduate and professional admissions policy, data, and operations, working closely with schools across the University, Slate Team, and the Vice Provost for Graduate Studies to ensure that admissions practices are consistent, compliant, and responsive to school-level needs. Bachelor's degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience. This role requires deep familiarity with admissions systems and data, sound judgment in matters of policy and compliance, and the ability to build consensus among a wide range of stakeholders. The Director will also monitor national trends in graduate admissions and serve as a central resource to schools navigating emerging issues. The Graduate Studies team operates in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and deadlines, requiring flexibility, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving skills. The role involves extensive collaboration within the Office of the Provost and across the University. Job Summary Oversees design and implementation of effective admissions and registration activities for the University. Manages admissions through thoughtful policy interpretation, new program development, and translation of business plans into department-specific operational plans. Formulates the budget and oversees communications. Essential Functions • Serve as liaison to the Vice Provost for Graduate Studies on all admissions-related policies, guidelines, and best practices, and maintain all documentation published by the Graduate and Professional Admissions team, including standardized application questions, English language proficiency requirements, guidance related to relevant legal and regulatory developments, PeopleSoft data instructions, and standards for converting an applicant file into a student file. • Monitor the validity of graduate admissions data; vet and implement enhancements to admissions dashboards in response to leadership and school needs. • Manage annual application fee review, including exploring University-wide approaches to View the full job description on the employer's website. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI287685688 / 21-1012.00 Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
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