Assistant Director of Admissions - SUA 2

Assistant Director of Admissions - SUA 2 At PennWest University, we’re transforming the way students experience the college search. We’re looking for a dynamic, relationship-driven professional to join our team as an Assistant Director of Admissions. Responsibilities Manage a dedicated recruitment territory, building and executing a strategic travel and outreach plan. Represent PennWest at high schools, college fairs, and community events (in-state and out-of-state). Analyze application and enrollment trends to refine strategies and improve results. Serve as a trusted resource on PennWest’s academic programs, student experience, and opportunities. Review applications and supporting documents, making admissions decisions using professional judgment. Manage a cohort of applicants from inquiry through decision. Identify pathways and solutions that support student success and institutional goals. Develop strong partnerships with school counselors, students, families, and community organizations. Use CRM tools (Slate) to track engagement and personalize communication. Contribute to messaging and outreach for parents, influencers, and school counselors. Collaborate across campus to connect students with academic programs and support services. Plan and execute on-campus and off-campus events, including visit programs and yield initiatives. Lead information sessions and meet one-on-one with prospective students and families. Support a welcoming, high-energy campus visit experience. Qualifications Experience planning, coordinating, or supporting events, or transferable skills showing the ability to organize logistics, manage details, and work with campus or community partners. Ability to balance competing priorities. Ability to work independently. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Strong attention to detail. Bachelor’s Degree. Valid Driver’s License. Preferred: Prior admissions or enrollment management experience. Physical Demands Ability to lift, transport, and move recruitment supplies, often weighing between 25 and 50 pounds. Ability to stand or walk for extended periods during events. Work Location Occasional travel to other PennWest campuses, approximately five times per year. Work Hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some weekends and evenings required. Diversity Statement PennWest University’s Office of Community, Opportunity, Responsibility, and Engagement (CORE) provides strategic leadership in fostering a campus environment grounded in dignity, belonging, and opportunity for all students, faculty, and staff. Through comprehensive programs and collaborative partnerships, CORE advances student success, cultivates academic and leadership development, and strengthens community engagement in alignment with the university’s mission. ADA Statement To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Amy Salsgiver, ADA Coordinator, View email address on click.appcast.io; View phone number on click.appcast.io. Pennsylvania Western University complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. EEO Statement Pennsylvania Western University of Pennsylvania is committed to providing equal access to all individuals and prohibiting any form of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a veteran, or any other characteristic prohibited under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other pertinent state and federal laws and regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr