Title: Assistant Director of Admissions and Regional Recruiter

VP Area: Provost - UMW

Department: Admissions

Campus Location: Out of State

Advertised Range: $50,000-$55,000

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Assistant Director of Admissions and Regional Recruiter is responsible for overseeing regional admissions activities, focusing primarily on out-of-state markets in Maryland, Washington D.C., Pennsylvania, and Delaware.

Working closely with the Director of First-Year Admission, the Assistant Director will craft and implement a comprehensive recruitment strategy aligned with both the Office of Admissions' enrollment objectives and the University's Strategic Plan. This strategy will encompass extensive regional travel, detailed conversion and yield plans, and the organization of region-specific events aimed at engaging students and other stakeholders throughout the admissions process. The role involves engaging with high school counselors, students, and families to attract new out-of-state applicants and enrolling students as well as identifying and developing partnership opportunities for UMW with community-based organizations. Key responsibilities include recruiting prospective undergraduate students at high schools, college fairs, and similar regional events. This position requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends to travel regionally, attend on campus admissions events, conduct application reviews, and provide counseling to prospective applicants and their families regarding academic programs and opportunities at the University of Mary Washington (UMW). An effective Assistant Director will monitor and analyze recruitment efforts, compile data-driven reports to inform decision-making processes.

This position is on a 10-month contract paid out over 12 months to allow for summers off between May 25-July 24. The Assistant Director will be on contract from July 25- May 24. Additionally, the Assistant Director must reside in central Maryland, southern Pennsylvania, or Washington, D.C. and will work remotely.

Required Experience:

Minimum of three years of admissions recruitment experience, preferably at a higher educational institution in a similar capacity. Equivalent experience will be considered. Experience managing a recruitment territory for admissions travel and application review.

Additional Considerations:

KSAs
Ability to communicate in Spanish.

EDUCATION
Master's degree preferred.

Experience
Experience working in Slate. Experience working in Banner or similar SIS. Experience managing a territory as a regional recruiter. Experience conducting detailed review of credentials/data and analytical decision-making strongly preferred. Experience working with international students.

LOCATION: Candidates for this position must live in (or be willing to relocate to) Maryland or Washington, DC.

The University of Mary Washington is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.