Assistant Director of Admissions

About the Role

Lesley University is seeking an Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions to join our Enrollment team. Working collaboratively with the Vice President of Enrollment, Associate Vice President of Enrollment, and reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Admissions, this position will play an important role in advancing undergraduate recruitment efforts and supporting the university's enrollment goals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee an assigned recruitment territory, developing meaningful relationships with prospective students, families, school counselors, and community partners
• Travel regularly to regional and national recruitment events, high school visits, college fairs, and other enrollment activities
• Evaluate applications for admission to Lesley's undergraduate programs and contribute to shaping a thoughtful, student-centered admission process
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Enrollment Department and build strong partnerships with campus offices to support recruitment, yield, and student success initiatives
• Contribute to strategic enrollment initiatives while taking ownership of projects that support the university's continued growth
• Represent Lesley University at various recruitment events such as high school visits, college fairs, and community college visits
• Plan, manage, and conduct recruitment travel and counseling activities targeting prospective students and influencers (parents, school counselors, professors) and other major stakeholders in the college search process
• Oversee the yield process for assigned territory for admitted students
• Manage daily follow-up, communication, and advising of students through the enrollment process
• Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic high schools, secondary school counselors, independent counselors, prospective students, families, and Lesley alumni to support recruitment efforts, enhance engagement, and strengthen enrollment pathways
• Effectively present marketing messages and accurate academic information on all undergraduate programs leading to positive and informed decision-making regarding the fit between students and Lesley University
• Deliver engaging public presentations both on and off campus to prospective students, families, and other audiences about Lesley's undergraduate programs (small groups of 10 to larger audiences of 150+ participants; may occasionally require evening, weekend, or select Monday holiday commitments)
• Assist with planning and coordinating daily campus tours to ensure an exceptional visitor experience, with a focus on personalized engagement, attention to detail, and creating a welcoming environment
• Develop and maintain meaningful relationships with prospective students, teachers, high school guidance counselors, independent educational consultants, alumni admissions volunteers, and parents through a variety of communication channels, including phone, email, social media, and web-based applications
• Review applications, portfolios and recommend decisions
• Manage databases and input data using a CRM, Colleague, Microsoft Word, and Excel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Superior written, verbal, and public speaking communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to enrollment goals through effective recruitment strategies, territory management, relationship building, and engagement with prospective students, families, and school/community partners
• Demonstrated cross-cultural competence and the ability to communicate effectively with students and families from diverse backgrounds
• 1-3 years' experience working in higher education and/or customer service settings
• Valid U.S. driver's license

Benefits

• Health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance
• Significant paid time off
• Generous retirement plan
• Tuition programs that enable employees and their dependents to expand their knowledge and skills

Base Pay Range: $59,536 - $66,761 annually