Senior Assistant Director of Admissions, Transfer Recruitment

Seattle University Electrical and Computer Engineering•Seattle, WA

3d•$73,000 - $74,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Senior Associate Director of Operations and Transfer Admission, the Senior Assistant Director of Admissions leads Seattle University’s transfer student recruitment efforts and supervises and mentors the Transfer Recruitment Team. The role serves as a primary contact for transfer students and community college partners, manages a recruitment territory, oversees transfer application review and admission recommendations, and helps achieve undergraduate enrollment goals. It also provides leadership for admissions counseling staff, develops training programs, supports student advising and outreach, and represents the university at recruitment and admission events. Strong leadership, relationship-building, problem-solving, and student-centered communication skills are essential. The position requires flexibility for frequent evening and weekend work during peak recruitment seasons. The position is a 12-month role and is designated hybrid work eligible. Hybrid schedules may be available after successful completion of an introductory period of 3–6 months; the position typically begins fully on campus for onboarding and training. Flexible arrangements are subject to review and may be changed or discontinued by the university.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and three years of professional work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential job functions.
Well-developed organizational skills.
Confidence speaking publicly to both large and small groups.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to supporting diverse student populations.
Knowledge of college admission trends and issues in higher education.
Ability and willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends as necessary.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Speaks, writes, and reads Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali, Mandarin, Tagalog, Amharic, or Tigrinya, and is interested in using those language skills to serve prospective students and families during the college search process.
Knowledge of Washington community college systems and transfer degrees.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and federal and state privacy laws.
Knowledge of financial aid trends and issues.
Experience using an ERP and CRM, specifically Ellucian Colleague, Technolutions Slate CRM, and Workday.
Experience supervising professional or student staff.
Experience working with diverse young adult and youth populations.
Experience working with international students.
Military veteran status and/or experience working with U.S. military veterans.

Responsibilities

Advise prospective students through appointments, phone calls, events, and other outreach.
Review and evaluate transfer applications and make initial admission recommendations in alignment with university policies and selection criteria.
Support counseling efforts for all undergraduate student populations as needed.
Supervise and provide leadership for the Transfer Recruitment Team.
Mentor Admissions Counseling staff and foster a collaborative, student-centered culture.
Develop, coordinate, and facilitate training programs for admissions counselors.
Ensure recruitment activities and operational processes run effectively.
Lead recruitment efforts for prospective transfer students and manage an assigned recruitment territory.
Serve as the primary contact for key Washington community colleges.
Build relationships with students, families, advisors, faculty, and administrators.
Plan and participate in recruitment events, presentations, and outreach activities.
Partner with campus stakeholders to develop and execute enrollment strategies and contribute to undergraduate enrollment goals.
Attend and support major admissions events, including preview days and admitted student programs.
Use data, relationship-building, and strategic planning to improve recruitment outcomes.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, dental insurance, and vision insurance.
Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Retirement benefits with up to a 10% employer contribution, comprising a 5% nonelective contribution and a dollar-for-dollar match of voluntary contributions up to 5%.
100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents.
Subsidized transportation benefit.
Wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility.
Campus events.
Generous holiday schedule, including a paid December holiday break closure.
Vacation and paid sick leave.
Paid community service leave.