"Assistant or Associate Director, Undergraduate Admissions"

Assistant or Associate Director, Undergraduate Admissions

Company: La Salle University

Job Location: Philadelphia, 19141

Category: Admissions and Enrollment

Type: Full-Time

Department: 522000 - Admissions

Position Summary

The Assistant/Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions is a member of the undergraduate admissions leadership team within Enrollment Management portfolio. This position oversees all undergraduate recruitment activities including territory visits, travel, application review, and admissions decision-making for new transfer students. This position works closely with the Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions to build a cohesive recruitment and marketing plan for transfer students and also provides additional support and leadership to assist the first-year counselors in their role of recruiting prospective students and their families.

Essential Duties

• Recruit an incoming class of new transfer students each term.
• Develop a robust recruitment plan aimed at growing incrementally growing transfer admissions each year.
• Collaborate with admissions leadership to set goals, monitor progress toward recruitment goals, analyze and present data to drive strategy and tactics
• Provide accurate reports and date to Enrollment Management leadership on progress and opportunities.
• Manage National Student Clearinghouse data, creating appropriate communications to re-recruit transfer students.
• Understand and articulate La Salle's offerings with prospective students within the University's primary, secondary, and tertiary markets
• Manage application process and review for assigned programs in Slate
• Oversee communication strategies for inquiries, applicants, admits and enrolled transfer students throughout the enrollment process
• Conduct regular information and one-on-one sessions for prospective new freshman and transfer students
• Manage application process for all transfer programs in the University's CRM, Slate and the University's Student Information System, Banner.
• Serve as liaison to the University's Deans and Academic Program Directors involved in the enrollment process.
• Coordinate with the Assistant Deans and Department Chairs to determine the transferability of courses.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of on and off-campus prospective undergraduate recruitment admit and yield events.
• Create and manage strategic partnerships with area community colleges and corporate partners
• Work with admissions leadership to develop, implement and manage short- and long-term strategies for optimal enrollment
• Assists with department and divisional sponsored events including off-campus recruitment and yield events
• Participate in committees and/or conferences and meetings as needed.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Assist Enrollment Management staff as needed.
• Manage special projects and/or serve on committees as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

# of Direct Reports: 0

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in higher education or related field
• At least 2-5 years of experience with progressive leadership working in an Admission Office or related higher education environment
• Ability to build, manage and motivate a talented team of enrollment professionals
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of financial aid leveraging
• Valid driver's license
• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of La Salle University

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in higher education or related field
• Excellent planning, organization and leadership skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships within the University community
• Capable of undertaking complex admissions responsibilities with minimal direction - Strong customer service orientation and experience in developing recruiting and communication strategies
• Previous experience using Technolutions' Slate
• Previous experience using Ellucian's Banner
• Proficiency or fluency in Spanish

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

• Evening and weekend work will be necessary during peak times
• Extensive travel to schools and college fairs within the University's primary, secondary and tertiary markets is required

Special Instructions to Applicant

Title will be assigned at either the Assistant or Associate level based on the candidate's demonstrated experience and qualifications.

La Salle University is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek candidates who will contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive community, and who are committed to working collaboratively with students, fostering critical thinking, supporting their success, and helping them realize their full potential.

La Salle University offers its eligible employees comprehensive medical and dental plans, employer paid life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays), and tuition benefits such as no cost undergraduate and graduate degree programs for its employees (with no wait period) and no cost undergraduate degree programs for its employees' dependents (after completing the required years of service).

Application Open Date: 12/08/2025

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