Associate Director of International Admission

Job no:

R-0000002489

Position Title:

Associate Director of International Admission

Faculty or Staff:

Staff

Full Time or Part Time:

Full time

In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote:

In-Person

Minimum Starting Rate of Pay:

$68,272.00

Rate of pay commensurate with experience

Start Date:

09/22/2025

Job Description:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Director of International Admission, the Associate Director of International Admission (ADIA) is responsible for oversight and execution of key aspects of the College’s international recruitment strategy. Primary project responsibilities include management of the alum admission volunteer program and student ambassador programs and collaboration with the Marketing and Communications department on social media initiatives designed for international students. The incumbent will represent the College in international recruitment efforts, both in the United States and overseas, including six to ten weeks per of travel as part of their regional admission recruitment territory management and relationship building. Application reading and selection, as well as data analysis are also key responsibilities.  In addition to the supervision of students and alum volunteers, the ADIA may supervise members of the admission staff.

The ADIA is a key member of the Office of Admission, charged with attracting ambitious and independent-minded students to Mount Holyoke’s inclusive and socially conscious community of 2,200 students. The successful candidate must thrive and be adaptive in a fast-paced environment in which responsibilities may shift and evolve in response to changing institutional priorities and external market forces. A spirit of collaboration within the department, possibly supporting domestic admission initiatives, and with key stakeholders across campus is essential.   

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duty and Responsibility Statements

Travel & Recruitment

• Travel approximately 6-10 weeks per year (fall and spring), sometimes in collaboration with other colleges, visiting high schools overseas and delivering key messages about the College in public presentations to diverse audiences; discerning the most appropriate style of communication to effectively deliver messages to each unique audience population; creating electronic visuals to accompany the presentation.

• Plan recruitment trips in assigned travel territory (including liaison work with schools, counselors, and other educational stakeholders, in addition to prospective students and families). 

• Collaborate on program development, organization, and implementation of strategic admission initiatives relating to international recruitment and travel.

• Represent the College internationally, at high schools and other recruitment venues. Staff college fairs, conduct interviews, deliver group information sessions, and represent the college at off-campus events

• Create videos, as needed, to explain aspects of Mount Holyoke’s admission process and as required for virtual recruitment activities.

Reading & Evaluation

• Partner with the Director of International Admission to assign reading territories, monitor staff reading progress, develop communication about incomplete applications and train domestic staff to understand English proficiency expectations and required financial qualifications.

• Read and evaluate applications from assigned territories.

• Guide and support applicants within assigned territories, including individualized outreach.

• Consult with colleagues in Mount Holyoke's Office of Student Financial Services (SFS) in the event of need-sensitive admission decisions.

Reporting & Analytics

• Partner with the Director of International Admission to use coding tools to provide a hierarchy of possible decisions for each candidate.

• Assess effectiveness of annual recruitment travel by using data analytics platforms and information; recommend changes and suggest new approaches in annual report format.

Program Responsibilities

• Oversee international alum admission volunteer program.

• Manage an international admission student ambassador program.

• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications department on social media content for the international market. 

• Coordinate and manage specific constituent relations