Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions

Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions

The Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions is responsible for implementing undergraduate recruitment strategies, managing assigned recruitment territories, evaluating applications for admission, and counseling prospective students and families throughout the admissions process. The position represents Clark University both on and off campus and contributes to achieving institutional enrollment goals through recruitment, outreach, application review, and student engagement activities.

The Assistant Director serves as a key member of the admissions team and collaborates with faculty, staff, students, alumni, counselors, and community partners to support enrollment objectives and provide an exceptional prospective student experience.

At Clark, you'll be helping prospective students and families understand what makes this university distinctive: a tight-knit community, meaningful mentorship, hands-on learning, and the chance to graduate prepared to make an impact.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, the ability to build relationships, and a commitment to representing Clark University with enthusiasm and integrity. This position requires weekend and evening work and about 6-8 weeks of travel per year.

Key qualities include the ability to work independently, manage your own schedule, and meet deadlines without constant supervision. You are a strategic thinker who can also execute logistics. You are enthusiastic and committed to engaging with a wide range of constituents. You like connecting with strangers; you are passionate about sharing your passion for higher education. You play it cool under pressure - and you always admit when you need more time to find an answer. You offer a solution to every problem you encounter. You enjoy connecting with college-bound students, but you know how to maintain strong professional boundaries. When you encounter something done well, you look for ways to make it a little bit better. You enjoy working - the occasional evening or weekend event won't bring you down. You have a strong understanding of the college application process, and you are excited to learn a lot more. And as you learn, you are open to new ways of doing this work. You bring a sense of humor. You are student-centered and know how to bring down the temperature when folks are feeling stressed. You believe in creating the best experiences for people, all while representing an institution authentically. You believe in the education that Clark offers to students all over the globe.

Travel and Recruitment: 6-8 weeks of recruitment in the Fall with some sporadic Spring Travel. Research trends in assigned geographic territory and plan all logistics associated with recruitment travel within assigned territory and other regions as needed. Travel to college fairs, high school visits, alumni events and other off campus recruitment activities as needed. Communicate with prospective students and families, school counselors in assigned geographic regions. Conduct student interviews with prospective students while traveling.

First-Year Fall Application Review: Review and evaluate undergraduate applications in accordance with University admissions policies and procedures. Assess academic and non-academic credentials and provide recommendations regarding admissions decisions. Participate in committee discussions and support enrollment management objectives through thoughtful applicant evaluation.

Campus Visitor Experience & Counselor of the Day Responsibilities: Serve as a resource for prospective students and families visiting campus. Conduct information sessions, admissions interviews, campus visit programming, and counselor-of-the-day responsibilities, including responding to inquiries and providing admissions guidance.

Admissions Events & Outreach Programs: Participate in open houses, admitted student programs, webinars, virtual events, and other enrollment-related initiatives. Assist with planning, coordination, event execution, and follow-up communications.

Administrative Support & Special Projects: Maintain accurate records within the University's CRM system, prepare reports, support operational initiatives, participate in departmental projects, and perform other related duties consistent with the scope and level of responsibility of the position.

Requirements: Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in admissions, enrollment management, student affairs, higher education, marketing, recruitment, sales, customer engagement, or a related field. Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Ability to exercise sound professional judgment and maintain confidentiality. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Valid driver's license and ability to travel independently. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Communications, Marketing, Business, or a related field. Experience in undergraduate admissions, enrollment management, or student recruitment. Experience using Slate CRM or similar enrollment management systems. Knowledge of the college admissions process and current trends in higher education recruitment.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Primarily office-based environment with regular interaction with students, families, and campus stakeholders. Requires approximately 6-8 weeks of travel annually, including overnight travel. Evening and weekend work required during peak recruitment and admissions periods. Frequent use of computers and standard office equipment. Ability to move throughout campus and external recruitment venues. Ability to transport recruitment materials and displays weighing up to 25 pounds. Ability to stand for extended periods during recruitment events, college fairs, and presentations.

Additional Information: Expected Hiring Range: $44,800 to $60,250. Pay Transparency Disclosure: The compensation for this position will be determined based on factors that include available budget, internal equity, and the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, education, and other job-related credentials. This range represents Clark University's good-faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting consistent with Clark's compensation philosophy and internal alignment.