Assistant/Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission

Marymount University • Arlington, VA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant/ Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission is responsible for developing and implementing recruitment activities for assigned areas nationwide, particularly for transfer students. The Assistant/Associate Director of Admissions Transfer Coordinator works with prospective students throughout the college process. The Assistant/Associate Director is committed to providing excellent service to students, families, and related individuals or organizations, reinforcing Marymount’s commitment to student-centered education and development. Candidates hired at the Associate level will support staff development and strategic initiatives for all prospective undergraduate populations.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree (BA, BS, etc.) is required.
• 2-3 years of related experience in recruiting, undergraduate admissions, and customer service within higher education.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Skilled in public speaking and the ability to interact with many different people.
• Ability to write grammatically correct emails/letters.
• Knowledge of terminology used in admissions and financial aid.

Nice To Haves

• Transfer experience is highly desirable.
• An Associate Director will have 4-6 years of experience.
• Fluent in Spanish preferred.
• Slate experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsels and advises prospective students, applicants, and family members about opportunities at Marymount University.
• Develops working knowledge of admissions & financial aid processes, academic programs, and student life.
• Reviews applications and recommends decisions for admission, leads review process for students transferring into Nursing programs.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and rapport with higher education counselors, CBOs, and IECs.
• Manages a recruitment territory, uses data to drive decisions, and considers ROI in recruitment events, travel, and marketing efforts.
• Schedules and participates in approved travel to assigned regions including, but not limited to, high school visits, fairs, career days, and college nights; implements additional activities such as interviews, receptions, and virtual events.
• Supports all on-campus recruitment events, such as open houses and other divisional events.
• Staff are accountable for generating reports, informing and meeting goals within their territory, and providing input to admissions and student affairs leadership to inform the bigger enrollment picture.
• Conduct presentations through multiple communication channels, demonstrating effective use of various technologies, including, but not limited to, Zoom, Skype, Teams, Google Meet, Slate Webinar, and in-person projection technology.
• Participates in call nights as scheduled throughout the recruiting cycle.
• Responsible for representing the entire university to external constituents.
• Evaluates applications and supporting materials to recommend admission decisions.
• Assists in the efficient and effective operation of the Admission office as needed.
• Helps train new employees.
• Participates in professional admission organizations.
• Updates student information and maintains data records.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefits Eligibility: Yes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level