Assistant Director of Admissions

It’s a great time to join Marymount University!  We are looking for faculty and staff who are passionate about providing excellent service to ensure a high quality student experience and collaborative working environment.

 Job Summary

The Assistant/ Associate Director of Admissions Transfer Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing recruitment activities for assigned areas nationwide, particularly for transfer students. The Assistant/Associate Director of Admissions Transfer Coordinator works with prospective students throughout the college process. The Assistant/Associate Director is committed to providing excellent service to students, families, and related individuals or organizations, reinforcing Marymount’s commitment to student-centered education and development.Direct Supervisor

Assistant Vice President for Enrollment InitiativesStatus  Full-Time, Exempt    Grade 12Division Admissions & Aid                                                                   No. Direct Reports 0        Target Weekly Hours 40Location                   2807 N Glebe (Main Campus)Benefits Eligibility  YesMAJOR DUTIES AND 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. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
• 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. Expectations include approximately 12 weeks of travel in the fall and eight weeks in the spring.
• The director expects to support 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 REQUIREMENTSEducation   A bachelor’s degree (BA, BS, etc.) is required.Experience                                2-3 years of related experience in recruiting, transfers, admissions, and customer service within the higher education system is required.Licenses or Certifications       Valid driver’s licenseFinancial 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