Assistant Director of Admission-School of Nursing

Job DetailsJob Location: Portland Campus - Portland, OR 97230Position Type: Full-TimeSalary Range: $60,000.00 - $62,000.00 Salary/yearAssistant Director of Admission – School of Nursing

School of Nursing | Portland Campus
Full-Time | Exempt

Shape the Future of Nursing at Linfield University

Linfield University's School of Nursing is seeking a strategic, relationship-focused, and collaborative Assistant Director of Admission to lead recruitment and enrollment efforts across our nationally recognized nursing programs. This is an exciting opportunity for an enrollment professional who is passionate about connecting future healthcare professionals with educational opportunities that prepare them to make a meaningful impact in their communities.

Based on our Portland campus, this leadership position oversees recruitment strategies for undergraduate, transfer, accelerated, graduate, and professional nursing programs while partnering closely with academic and administrative leaders to achieve ambitious enrollment goals.

Why Join Linfield University?

At Linfield, you'll join a collaborative, mission-driven community dedicated to student success and academic excellence. The School of Nursing is recognized for preparing compassionate, highly skilled healthcare professionals through innovative education and strong community partnerships. As a member of our Enrollment Management team, you'll play an essential role in helping students begin careers that improve lives while contributing to the continued growth and success of one of the region's premier nursing programs.

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Admission, School of Nursing develops and implements strategic recruitment initiatives that support enrollment across all School of Nursing programs, including:


Undergraduate Transfer
Prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)
Master's Entry into Professional Nursing (MEPN)
Graduate Nursing Programs


Working closely with the Director of Admission and the Associate Director of Admission/Operations, this position helps strengthen enrollment systems, improve operational processes, and enhance recruitment effectiveness. The Assistant Director also provides leadership to nursing admission staff and collaborates extensively with School of Nursing leadership, Marketing, Enrollment Operations, Financial Aid, Academic Advising, and the Registrar to support strategic enrollment growth.

This position is based on Linfield University's Portland campus with occasional work on the McMinnville campus and requires periodic travel, evening, and weekend commitments.

What You'll Do

Strategic Recruitment & Enrollment Leadership


Develop and execute comprehensive annual recruitment and enrollment plans that support enrollment goals across all School of Nursing programs.
Manage prospective student recruitment from inquiry through enrollment.
Participate in recruitment activities including presentations, college fairs, virtual events, individual counseling, application review, and enrollment events.
Monitor enrollment pipelines and collaborate with campus partners to meet enrollment and cohort objectives.
Represent Linfield at transfer fairs, employer events, conferences, and community outreach opportunities.


Marketing & Communications


Partner with Admission and Marketing leadership to develop integrated recruitment marketing strategies.
Oversee communication plans utilizing Slate CRM, automated workflows, email campaigns, text messaging, and digital recruitment tools.
Coordinate print and digital recruitment materials to ensure timely, consistent, and data-informed communications.


Leadership & Collaboration


Supervise admission staff supporting nursing recruitment and admission.
Build strong collaborative relationships with School of Nursing leadership, faculty, Enrollment Management, Marketing, Financial Aid, Academic Advising, the Registrar, and other university partners.
Support application processing and compliance requirements using Slate CRM and NursingCAS.


Data, Budget & Strategic Planning


Manage recruitment and marketing budgets for nursing programs.
Analyze enrollment data, recruitment outcomes, and market trends to inform strategic planning and continuous improvement.
Develop and maintain partnerships with community colleges, healthcare organizations, employers, and professional organizations that strengthen enrollment pipelines.
Participate in professional development and implement best practices that improve recruitment effectiveness.


What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications


Bachelor's degree and five years of progressively responsible experience in admissions, enrollment management, student recruitment, marketing, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated success developin