Assistant Director of Admission

Mount Holyoke attracts ambitious and independent-minded students to our inclusive and socially conscious community of 2,200 students, who hail from nearly all 50 states and more than 80 countries. One of the most diverse liberal arts institutions in the U.S., the College combines rigorous, innovative academics with embedded career experiences that prepare students for leadership on a global scale. Our graduates are consistently recognized for doing groundbreaking work – in all fields, on all continents, and in a vast array of languages.

Receiving over 5,000 applications for first-year, transfer and Frances Perkins Scholar admission, the Office of Admission engages a sophisticated and robust recruitment program to bring in a class of 545 first-year students each cycle. The Assistant Director of Admission will convey key institutional messages to prospective students and parents on-and off-campus, cultivate professional relationships with guidance counselors and educational organizations, review admission applications and carry out a wide range of recruitment, selection and yield initiatives.

Duties and responsibilities

Travel & Recruitment (30%)

• Travel up to 6-8 weeks per year (fall and spring) visiting high schools and delivering key messages about the College in public presentations (information sessions) to diverse audiences; discern most appropriate style of communication to effectively deliver messages to each unique audience population.
• Schedule recruitment appointments 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 recruitment and travel.
• Represent the college nationally, and if required, internationally, at high schools and other recruitment venues. Staff college fairs, conduct interviews, deliver group information sessions (in person and virtually), and represent the college at off-campus events.

Reading & Evaluation (30%)

• Read and evaluate applications from assigned territories.
• Guide and support applicants within assigned territories, including individualized outreach to applicants.

Reporting & Analytics (20%)

• Assess effectiveness of all major responsibilities within the annual cycle by using data analytics platforms and information; recommend changes and suggest new approaches in annual report format.

Special Projects and Other Duties as Assigned (20%)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Ability to work collegially with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and visitors on a daily basis.
• Superior oral, analytic and written communication skills; effective public speaking; an ability to engage with large audiences of prospective students, families, and college counselors.
• Ability to use data to make strategic decisions.
• An understanding of the liberal arts and an ability to communicate its value in a women’s college context clearly, cogently, and confidently.
• Confidence in traveling independently and an interest in learning about high school students.
• Sense of humor and ability to remain flexible and nimble in carrying out multiple projects and tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous admission experience, either as an undergraduate or an entry-level admission professional
• Fluent oral communication skills in Spanish.
• Experience working in a selective college/university admission environment.
• Experience with Technolutions Slate CRM
• Knowledge about and passion for women’s colleges and gender affirming communities

Working Conditions

Evening and weekend work expected during peak busy seasons in recruitment and selection cycles.

Physical Demands

Some lifting (travel and event materials) required, ranging from 0-50 pounds. Prolonged periods standing (college fairs) required, ranging from 1-4 hours at a time.

Hiring Range: $50,602-$55,662