Associate Director of Admission Operations

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Position Summary: The Associate Director of Admission Processing & Evaluation provides leadership for Fort Lewis College’s admission processing operations, application evaluation, and admission policy implementation. This position oversees the daily processing of more than 7,000 undergraduate applications annually and ensures efficient, accurate, and timely admission decisions across all applicant populations. As a member of the admission leadership team, the Associate Director contributes to shaping each incoming class and fosters a professional, student-centered culture grounded in accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. The Associate Director supervises the admission processing team; develops workflows and systems that support application review and decision rendering; and ensures compliance with institutional, state, and federal admission standards. Working closely with the Director of Admission and the Vice President for Enrollment Management, this role helps operationalize admission policies, maintain data integrity, and continuously improve processing systems that support recruitment and enrollment goals. You’ll be successful in this role if you’r...