Director of Admission

Director of Admission

Marietta College, in partnership with the national search firm Scott Healy & Associates, invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of Admission. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic enrollment leader to join one of Ohio’s most historic and student-centered institutions. As a senior leader within the Enrollment Management Division, the Director of Admission plays a critical role in shaping and executing a strategic recruitment and enrollment plan aligned with the College’s mission, goals, and financial sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership and Planning
   • Assists with the development and execution of a comprehensive undergraduate recruitment plan, utilizing data-informed decision-making, demographic trend analysis, and market research to drive enrollment growth and diversity.
   • Partners with the VPEM to develop and assess multi-year enrollment strategies that align with institutional goals, retention initiatives, and revenue expectations.
2. Operational Oversight
   • Directs all aspects of the undergraduate recruitment cycle from inquiry to matriculation, including first-year, transfer, and special populations.
   • Manages and innovates the College’s Transfer processes and oversees recruitment strategies specific to transfer students.
   • Supervises the Tuition Exchange Program, including applicant education, documentation, and compliance monitoring.
3. Supervision and Staff Development
   • Provides direct supervision, coaching, and professional development to the admission team.
   • Fosters a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, inclusive excellence, and continuous improvement.
4. Cross-Divisional Collaboration
   • Collaborates with Marketing and Communication, Academic Affairs, Athletics, Financial Aid, and Student Life to create seamless, student-centered experiences across the enrollment pipeline.
5. Data and Technology Integration
   • Leverages CRM systems, analytics tools, and performance dashboards to monitor progress toward enrollment targets.
6. Institutional Representation and Visibility
   • Represents the College at regional and national conferences, recruitment fairs, and community events.
7. Admissions Operations
   • Oversees application review and selection processes, ensuring consistent, holistic, and mission-aligned admission decisions.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in a college/university admissions office with a record of increasing leadership responsibility.
• Proven supervisory experience developing and managing a high-performing, cohesive team.
• Strong acumen with technology, report writing, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Advanced experience with CRM system use, data analytics, and integrated enrollment marketing is preferred.