Director of Admissions bei Bethany College

DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS

Job Description

FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Dean of Enrollment
Department: Admissions
Position Type: Full-Time, Salary

Bethany College – Lindsborg, Kansas

Bethany College invites applications for a visionary, strategic, and action-oriented leader to serve as Director of Admissions. Rooted in its Lutheran heritage and inspired by the transformative power of the liberal arts, Bethany College prepares students to lead lives of purpose, leadership, and service in a complex and changing world. This is a pivotal opportunity for a collaborative professional who believes in the value of personalized liberal arts education, the power of community, and the promise of rural America. Reporting to the Dean of Enrollment, the Director of Admissions will lead the development and implementation of an innovative, relationship-driven, data-informed recruitment strategy designed to strengthen enrollment, shape a mission-fit incoming class, and advance Bethany’s vision for the future.

Why Bethany?

Located in the vibrant arts town of Lindsborg, Kansas—affectionately known as “Little Sweden”—Bethany College offers a close-knit community where faculty and staff know students by name. Education at Bethany is rooted in intellectual discovery and a deep sense of belonging. These hallmarks of the liberal arts equip students to think critically, lead ethically, and serve with purpose. At Bethany, we believe that small, private, rural colleges play an essential role in renewing civic life and expanding opportunity. Bethany stands as a vital force for individual transformation and community renewal. The Director of Admissions will play a critical role in growing Bethany’s student body and amplifying the stories of students who are thriving through academic rigor, spiritual development, athletic competition, and community engagement.

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead and inspire a team of admissions counselors and student ambassadors in the recruitment of first-year, transfer, and international students.
2. Develop and implement territory management plans that align with institutional goals and respond to shifting market and demographic trends.
3. Oversee the application process, including review, decision policy, and coordination with academic and student support partners and external service providers.
4. Collaborate closely with Financial Aid, Athletics, Marketing, Academic Affairs, and key external partners in enrollment management to ensure a seamless and student-centered enrollment experience.
5. Design and deliver impactful campus visit programs, virtual events, and yield strategies that reflect the college’s warm, relational culture.
6. Analyze enrollment data and CRM insights (experience with Slate preferred) to guide decision-making and measure impact.
7. Represent Bethany College to prospective students, families, school counselors, and community organizations with authenticity, enthusiasm, and integrity.
8. Partner in advancing Bethany’s mission to educate students “to live fulfilling lives, inspired by faith and love of learning.”

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
2. At least five years of progressive experience in admissions, enrollment, or related areas, preferably at a small private or faith-based institution.
3. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, build cross-campus collaboration, and manage complex projects successfully with creativity and clarity.
4. Demonstrated understanding of the critical links among recruitment, retention, academic programs, and financial sustainability, especially in the context of a small private liberal arts college.
5. Demonstrated experience with leading through positive change in an admissions office – flexible, data-informed, positive, team-focused, entrepreneurial, with a heart for service for students, families, and the college.
6. Strong skills in data analysis, enrollment trends, and CRM use (Slate experience preferred).
7. Appreciation for the mission of Lutheran higher education and a belief in the value of the liberal arts for students and society.
8. Excellent communication skills and a relational approach to leadership and recruitment.
9. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
10. Experience with recruiting international students, immigration, and student visas is a plus.
11. Experience with recruiting non-traditional students, transfer students, and first-gen students is a plus.

Benefits

1. Competitive salary commensurate with experience
2. Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans
3. Generous vacation, sick leave, and holidays
4. Tuition remission benefits
5. Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
6. Supportive, mission-driven community and a beautiful campus environment

Join Us

At Bethany College, we are committed to fostering a campus culture where students explore their vocations, develop their gifts, and serve their communities. If you are energized by the opportunity to make a lasting difference at a small college with a big heart—and to help students see all that the liberal arts and a faith-rooted education can offer—we welcome your application.

Bethany College provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Bethany College complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.