Assistant Director of Graduate Admission

Position Introduction

The Assistant Director of Graduate Admission is responsible for
a broad range of recruitment, admission and marketing related
efforts for the Office of Graduate Admission at Saint Mary’s.

Job Description  

The Assistant Director’s main goal is to work with the Dean,
Enrollment Management and Marketing, the Director of Graduate
Studies, and a small marketing team to recruit successful graduate
students at the masters and doctoral level. This position must be
able to effectively and successfully manage the flow of information
between the admission function and the relevant graduate programs
and departments, and have the ability to represent Saint Mary’s
College effectively within the academic community and with
prospective graduate students, their families and alumni, and
within professional organizations

The Assistant Director of Graduate Admission will collaborate
with the graduate program directors and other departments on campus
to recruit and retain graduate students. These departments include
integrated marketing and communications, student financial
services, campus ministry, campus safety, and other support
services on campus This position will develop, implement, and
manage programs and services that support students’ development.
This will include advising the Graduate Student Association (GSA),
developing and implementing co-curricular programming for graduate
students; and assisting in the Graduate Assistantship placements to
ensure a quality experience for both students and SMC offices.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and
requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be
construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities
and requirements.

Minimum Qualifications  

• A minimum of one year in an admission office in higher
  education, preferably at the graduate level
• Experience with communication and marketing, including writing
  marketing emails and editing written communications and
  publications
• Experience utilizing traditional and digital marketing
  tools
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and social skills, as
  well as familiarity with program planning and trends for graduate
  student programs
• Must possess excellent writing and interpersonal skills
• Must have outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to
  establish rapport with individuals from all backgrounds
• Must possess the ability to establish priorities, work
  independently and manage time wisely
• Must be able to function independently; possessing sound
  reasoning and judgment capabilities; and be able to effectively
  direct the work of others
• Must be highly organized and able to establish priorities;
  ability to multi-task highly desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all constituencies,
  including prospective graduate students, applicants, alumni,
  faculty, students, and staff
• Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred
Qualifications    

• Master’s Degree
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and program
  development
• Experience with customer relationship management software such
  as Slate
• 3+ years in college admission or marketing setting

Schedule         

40 Hours/ 12 Months/ Monday – Friday

 EEO Statement 

Saint Mary’s College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, in
keeping with the College’s mission, Saint Mary’s is committed to
increasing racial and ethnic diversity at all levels – students,
faculty, and staff – and seeks applications from candidates who
share this commitment.