Assistant/Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission

About the role

The Assistant/ Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission is responsible for developing and implementing recruitment activities for assigned areas nationwide, particularly for transfer students. This role works closely with prospective students, families, and related individuals or organizations, reinforcing Marymount's commitment to student-centered education and development.

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 decision 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.
• 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.
• Generates reports, informs and meets goals within their territory, and provides input to admissions and student affairs leadership to inform the bigger enrollment picture.
• Conducts presentations through multiple communication channels, demonstrates 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.
• Represents the entire university to external constituents.
• Evaluates applications and supporting materials to recommend admission decisions.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree (BA, BS, etc.) is required.
• Experience: 2-3 years of related experience in recruiting, undergraduate admissions, and customer service within the higher education. An Associate Director will have 4-6 years of experience.
• Licenses or Certifications: Valid driver’s license. Financial Responsibility Processes or records financial transactions within established guidelines and safeguards.
• Special Knowledge: 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. Fluent in Spanish preferred. Slate experience preferred.