Associate Director, Admissions
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About The Position
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values. In close collaboration with the Dean and Director of Graduate Studies, the Associate Director, Admissions is responsible for the admissions and recruiting enterprise for over 20 graduate departments offering degrees and certificates in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS). The Associate Director communicates a passion for graduate education in the liberal arts and sciences in all activities. This individual manages the yield of a diverse group of high-caliber students in accordance with targeted enrollment goals and college priorities. The Associate Director oversees the development and execution of annual recruitment schedules for on-campus graduate programs. In collaboration with all office Admissions Staff, the Associate Director plans and conducts information sessions, presentations, and on-campus events and represents the programs at various events regionally and nationally. They will also supervise and manage admissions staff focused on our on-campus programs as well as our Graduate Student Ambassadors, who assist with recruitment and current-student events. The Associate Director is responsible for generating and assessing prospective candidate leads and building and maintaining relationships throughout the admissions process. The Associate Director collaborates with office Technology and Operations staff to leverage technology to effectively manage inquiry, admissions, and enrollment pipelines and for managing data through the admissions process. The Associate Director also assists the Graduate Dean, Director, and Director of Marketing and Communication with strategic planning and communications for the Office of Graduate Studies. Limited evening and weekend hours will be required, as well as regional and national travel.
