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State Director of Small Business Development Center

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Aug 2026

About the role

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Do you enjoy networking and engaging with individuals? Do you enjoy working with a team of professionals who have a passion for higher education? Do you have experience building connections with students as they explore their educational goals? The University of Southern Maine is seeking applicants for an Assistant Director of Admissions.

Statement of the job

The Assistant Director will have a focus on online education and will educate prospective first-year students, adults, graduate students, high school students, school counselors, and parents/family members about USM and the overall college selection, application, and admissions process. A successful Assistant Director exhibits superior customer service skills and professionalism throughout daily interactions and communications with students including interviews, phone calls, emails, and information sessions. The Assistant Director will need to be comfortable using multiple computer software and technology systems. The position will have an emphasis on the recruitment of adult students and assist with online students.

This is a full-time position with an annual salary up to $44,066 commensurate with experience and is located on our Portland Campus. This position may require evening and weekend on-call responsibilities, as well as participating in local events to speak with prospective students.

For a complete Assistant Director of Admissions job description, click here.

About the University

The University of Southern Maine is committed to building a culturally diverse team of leaders, faculty, and staff. Multilingual applicants would be an asset to this role. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

We live our Service Promise: Student Focused Every Day. We are looking for a team member who understands that promise and supports our core values: Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and Responsiveness.

The University of Maine System provides a highly competitive benefits package that includes: holidays, vacation and sick time; health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employee and eligible dependents; a 403(b) retirement plan; and more. Click on our Benefits Information Summary to learn more.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited higher education institution.
Minimum of two years related higher education experience.
Exemplary customer service.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license with proper insurance compliant with Maine requirements.

How to apply

To apply materials must be submitted via "APPLY NOW" at the bottom of the job posting or at USM Jobs.

You will create an applicant profile and complete an application and upload a cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae. Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for three references.

As the Assistant Director of Admissions assists in the recruitment of diverse and underrepresented populations application materials should demonstrate an understanding of, and experience with, a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

We will examine candidate packages on an ongoing basis as they are submitted.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect