Assistant/Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission

At Marymount University, we believe meaningful work happens when talented people come together with shared purpose. We serve not only our students—but one another—creating a culture where teamwork, adaptability, and resilience are part of everyday practice. 

• 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. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.

• Reviews applications and reccomends 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.

• 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.

• Travel to fairs and events, In-person, phone, email, & chat are all required ways Marymount communicates with potential students. Admissions staff members must be agile and able to participate in these ways so that counselors will employ strong telephone, electronic, and in-person communication skills.

• 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.

• Ability to travel overnight and work evenings & weekends, with the understanding that time off may not be permissible during the height of the recruitment season.

• Responsible for representing the entire university to external constituents. As such, it is critical that Admissions Counselors have a thorough understanding of university policies and procedures, a professional presence, and that they give accurate information while abiding by the university and higher education best practices.

• Evaluates applications and supporting materials to recommend admission decisions.

Other Duties as assigned

• 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

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education   

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. Transfer experience is highly desireable. 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.  Responsible for university-issued credit cards to be used for necessary expenses and files the appropriate expense reports.

Supervision  None

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