Job Description

Title of Position: Director of Admissions

Bargaining Unit/Anticipated Salary Range: MEA Administrator; Level IV; $55,214.87 - $64,009.18

Position Start Date: June 01, 2026

Responsibilities:

EMCC seeks applications from experienced professionals in the Admissions field to fill a crucial role in a fast-paced, high-volume department, critical to student success. This position reports directly to the VP & Dean of Students and serves as the primary administrator responsible for Admission and Recruitment activities, including the oversight and approval of organizing and planning recruiting schedules, trips, and events, as well as maintaining an online and social networking presence (i.e., Facebook, Twitter, EMCC website) with accepted and potential students. This person is responsible for maintaining hours for walk-ins and on-campus and virtual appointments for prospective and admitted students; oversight of applicant file review and making admission decisions; determining the admissions communication flow; organizing New Student Welcome days; and directly managing the admissions counselors. Meets and collaborates with the Dean of Academic Affairs and program faculty on all aspects of the admission process. Responsible for creating a strategy and implementation to reach identified annual goals (applications, credits, program/degree). Administering the CRM module of the college's SIS (student information system), currently Anthology Reach.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree with 5 years of experience in college admissions or recruitment work from an accredited college or university. One to three years of progressive responsibility in higher education. (Equivalent experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis).

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience in planning and organization (2-4 years)
Experience of hiring, training, and supervising staff (2-4 years)
Computer knowledge and skills, including Admissions CRM (Anthology Reach), along with desktop publishing, Student Information System, ZOOM, and online programs (2-4 years)
Strong public relations/human relations skills
Ability to work with a wide range of public audiences
Knowledge and experience in counseling and advising students (2-4 years)
Knowledge and experience in Federal financial aid eligibility requirements
FERPA confidentiality laws
Foundational understanding of statistics and strategic goal planning
Budget oversight
Valid Drivers License with the ability to obtain a Maine License

Benefits May Include:

100% employer paid health, dental, and life insurance for employees, Maine State Retirement or TIAA-CREF, as well as vacation, sick, and personal time.

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Savings
Flexible Spending Accounts
Living Resources (Employee Assistance Program)
Paid Holidays
Statewide Locations
Tuition Waivers
Training
529 Education Plan MCCS Matching Grant