Salary Range: 

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

About SMU

SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.

SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.

SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.

About the Position:

The Assistant Director of Undergraduate Recruitment provides management for and execution of undergraduate recruitment efforts for the Simmons School of Education & Human Development. This position is responsible for building, managing, and converting the undergraduate prospect pipeline through coordinated outreach, campus visit experiences, events, school and community partnerships, and yield strategies.
The Assistant Director is a member of the Simmons Office of Enrollment Management who works closely with SMU’s centralized Undergraduate Admission office and the Simmons academic departments to ensure a seamless and mission‑aligned recruitment experience for prospective first‑year and transfer students. This role also leads and manages Simmons’ student ambassador program and contributes to data‑informed planning and reporting related to undergraduate enrollment outcomes.
 

Job summary

Essential Functions:

• Undergraduate Recruitment & Yield Management
  • Manage programming and yield strategies focused on undergraduate recruitment in alignment with Simmons enrollment goals.
  • Manage the undergraduate recruitment funnel for Simmons undergraduate programs, including on- and off-campus events.
  • Plan and lead recruitment events such as information sessions, visit days, and admitted‑student programs.
• Territory, School & Community Engagement
  • Build and maintain relationships with schools, counselors, and community‑based organizations for which 
  Simmons can serve their students well. 
  • Represent Simmons at college fairs, school visits, community events, and regional recruitment activities.
  • Collaborate with SMU central Undergraduate Admission staff on territory planning and outreach strategies.
• Student Ambassador Program
  • Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise Simmons undergraduate student ambassadors.
  • Ensure consistent, high‑quality ambassador engagement during campus visits, events, and outreach activities.
  • Provide ongoing coaching and assessment of ambassador effectiveness.
• Collaboration, Data & Communications
  • Work with Simmons enrollment leadership to support undergraduate recruitment messaging and materials.
  • Manage undergraduate admisison email and communications around events and updates
  • Track, analyze, and report undergraduate recruitment, yield, and event data.
  • Use data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities to strengthen recruitment outcomes.
• Other
  • Provide additional support to broader Simmons recruitment and enrollment efforts as assigned.
   

Education and Experience:

A Bachelor’s degree is required. A Master's degree is preferred. 

The minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience in undergraduate recruitment, admission, enrollment management, or related roles is required.  Experience collaborating with faculty or academic departments is required. 

The minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in undergraduate recruitment, admission, enrollment management, or related roles is preferred. Experience collaborating with faculty or academic departments is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Strong written communication skills are also required. 

Candidate with a proven track record of successfully guiding students through the admissions process and strengthening recruitment pipelines is essential. Familiarity with licensure/credentialing programs, or experience in professional graduate fields, is preferred.

Candidate with strong analytical skills and ability to forecast enrollment trends is preferred. Knowledge of international student visa process (e.g. F-1 visa) is desirable. The ability to generate new admissions strategies and ideas and execute them in order to increase enrollment is also desired.

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required. Experience with admissions software (e.g. Slate) is strongly preferred. Experience with PeopleSoft is a plus.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Sit for long periods of time

Deadline to Apply:

Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by May 18, 2026

Application deadline is June 5 , 2026

EEO Statement

SMU is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.

Benefits:

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.

The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.