Associate Director of Admissions

Associate Director for Graduate Admissions Responsible for recruiting and enrolling graduate students in campus or online programs. Responsibilities Recruit and enroll incoming graduate students in campus or online programs. Represent Marymount University in the graduate student market and collaborate with graduate program faculty at class visits, fairs, conferences, webinars, and off‑site outreach efforts. Manage direct recruitment and enrollment processes, proactively outreach to potential students, and provide support and direction from inquiry through enrollment. Collaborate with the graduate enrollment team to meet target enrollments for assigned programs. Assist the Associate Director for Graduate Admissions and the AVP for Graduate Enrollment in managing the recruitment process, delivering information sessions, presentations, and customized promotional events on‑campus and off‑campus for all graduate and doctoral programs. Counsel prospective applicants regarding admission requirements, academic eligibility, program options, residency requirements, and alternative educational choices where appropriate. Conduct informational interviews, meetings, and programs designed to promote admission or higher education. Review and enforce academic program requirements and enrollment restrictions for all university schools and colleges. Assist in developing off‑campus recruiting strategies for domestic school/college fairs and events. Represent the graduate enrollment office externally and within assigned colleges, working closely with graduate program directors and advisors to devise new and innovative tactics to generate and convert quality leads into enrolled students. Travel as required and work occasional evening and weekend hours; perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred. Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in admissions, enrollment management, or higher education student services. Demonstrated experience managing recruitment initiatives, counseling prospective students, and interpreting enrollment data to inform decision‑making. Experience using a student information system and CRM, preferably Slate. Three (3) or more years of experience in graduate admissions or graduate enrollment management. Experience supervising professional staff, student workers, or graduate assistants. Experience collaborating with faculty and academic leadership to support enrollment goals. Experience developing and executing enrollment communication and yield strategies. Experience with application review, holistic admissions practices, and graduate recruitment events. Hybrid eligible and based in Arlington, VA. Compensation & Benefits Salary: $70,000 annually. The university offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; FSA or HSA; employee assistance program; life insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability; retirement plan contributions; and additional benefits such as tuition remission, paid time off, pet insurance, and credit union membership. Position will be open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employment Marymount University is an equal opportunity employer. Marymount University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected bases under applicable federal and local laws and regulations in any of its programs or its activities, including employment and admission. The university also expressly prohibits any form of sex discrimination and sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, dating and domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation and stalking in any of its programs or activities, including employment and admission. Marymount University is an E‑Verify employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr