"Assistant Director of Community Partnerships"

General Responsibilities

Responsible for the collection and collation of materials necessary for the assessment of applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate an annual recruitment calendar, using supporting data to target high schools in assigned geographic areas.
• Read applications, evaluate eligibility, and make recommendations on student applications from assigned geographic territories.
• Make final decisions on applications based on institutional policy and analysis of applicant’s potential for success at the Academy.
• Work with other staff members directly to support recruitment efforts of students from both in and out of state.
• Create and manage programs to promote and provide access to the Academy to prospective students.
• Assess and revise programming based on success metrics (attendance, trends, enrollment goals, etc.,)
• Distribute and share marketing materials to help promote the Academy.
• Build and maintain relationships with organizations that support the recruitment of students from Massachusetts Gateway communities and the industries we serve- Community-based organizations, feeder schools, professional organizations.
• Work closely with the CAPT Paul Cuffee Global Institute to create/promote/execute retention efforts for students.
• Assist with pre and post accept activities with the CAPT Paul Cuffee Global Institute.
• Participate in mentoring/student support program- S.A.L.T (Supportive Approaches to Learning Together) Program.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required. One (1) to three (3) years of community-building experience or similar
• Ability to travel within the United States and possibly abroad. Ability to drive a vehicle. Possess a valid driver’s license. Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills - ability to speak publicly in front of small and large audiences.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with multiple constituencies both on and off-campus, as well as prospective students and families.
• A demonstrated commitment to building a strong and academically prepared applicant pool
• Maintain a standard of admissions ethics
• Ability to work at a fast pace in a multi-faceted environment. General knowledge of Microsoft Office suite as well as database management systems. Strong team-oriented attitude.

Preferred Qualifications

• College Admissions experience
• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Business, Psychology, Sociology or related field preferred.
• Linguistic Fluency or proficiency in an additional language(s), both oral and written (i.e. Spanish, Portuguese, Creole, or Mandarin Chinese)
• Previous experience reading international applications preferred
• Basic knowledge of the US immigration system and SEVIS preferred.

Salary

$62,000-64,000 annually. The Academy offers generous benefits and a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Academy is not sponsoring immigration visas at this time. FLSA Status: Exempt.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents: cover letter, resume, MMA application, and contact information of five (5) professional references. The MMA application is located on the employment opportunities under Human Resources on the MMA website: www.maritime.edu. Application materials may be saved, attached, and sent electronically to hr@maritime.edu. Alternatively, submit application materials by USPS to: Human Resources Department, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532. Finalist must complete background check and pre-employment drug testing.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.