Assistant/Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission

Marymount University's Center for Career Development & Community Engagement

Assistant/Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission at Marymount University developing recruitment activities for transfer students. Aiming to enhance student-centered education and service through effective communication and management.

Posted 6/7/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Assistant/ Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission is responsible for developing and implementing recruitment activities for assigned areas nationwide, particularly for transfer students.
Candidates hired at the Associate level will support staff development and strategic initiatives for all prospective undergraduate populations.
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.
Reviews applications and recommends 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree (BA, BS, etc.) is required.
2-3 years of related experience in recruiting, undergraduate admissions, and customer service within the higher education.
Transfer experience is highly desirable.
An Associate Director will have 4-6 years of experience.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee Benefits
Comprehensive and flexible benefits program designed to support health, well-being, and work-life balance for faculty, staff, and their eligible dependents.
The University’s retirement plan includes a diversified portfolio of investment options, with a University match of up to 3% of employee pretax contributions for full-time employees.
Competitive health and welfare benefits.
Flexible and hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions, allowing up to two remote workdays per week.

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Hard Skills & Tools

recruitingundergraduate admissionscustomer servicepublic speakingwritingdata analysisreport generationfinancial aid knowledgetransfer experienceSlate

Soft Skills

counselingadvisingcommunicationinterpersonal skillsrapport buildingstrategic thinkingstaff developmentgoal-orientedorganizational skillsevent planning

Certifications

bachelor's degree