Director for Undergraduate Admission - University of Mount Saint Vincent : Job Details

Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York, the University of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, Catholic and ecumenical liberal arts college. The University combines a strong core curriculum with a full array of majors in the liberal arts and, within the tradition of liberal education, selected professional fields of study.

At Mount Saint Vincent, a student's education extends beyond knowledge, skills, and preparation for work. We seek the development of the whole person. In the spirit of Vincent de Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton, we foster an understanding of our common humanity, a commitment to human dignity, and a full appreciation of our obligations to each other.

Through its School of Professional and Continuing Studies, the College extends its primary undergraduate mission by offering high quality graduate studies in business, education and nursing and an array of undergraduate and certificate programs serving non-traditional students.

The Director of Undergraduate Admission leads and manages the recruitment and enrollment of undergraduate students, as well as select specialty and graduate programs at the University of Mount Saint Vincent. Reporting to the Senior Director for Admission and the Vice President of Strategic Enrollment and Retention, this role oversees a dedicated undergraduate admissions team, designs and implements a comprehensive recruitment strategy, and ensures the strategic use of Technolutions Slate to drive data-informed decisions and deliver personalized engagement.

Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management

• Hire, train, supervise, mentor, and support the professional development of the undergraduate admissions team.
• Foster a collaborative, mission-aligned, and goal-oriented team culture.
• Provide regular performance feedback and conduct annual evaluations.

Strategic Recruitment Planning

• Working with the Senior Director of Admission to design and implement an annual comprehensive undergraduate recruitment strategy aligned with institutional goals.
• Analyze enrollment trends and market data to inform territory management, outreach, and yield strategies.
• In collaboration the Senior Director for Admission, work with marketing and communications to develop compelling recruitment materials and campaigns.
• Present an annual after-action report on recruitment territories and enrollment

Operations & Technology

• Oversee the daily operations of the Office of Undergraduate Admission, including but not limited to; communication plans (both digital and print), application and data review, processing, audit and quality control inventory, coordination of logistics and supplies.
• Develop and maintain training manuals for Banner procedures, Slate, and overall Admission SOPs
• Serve as the Slate captain for the undergraduate admissions team, ensuring optimal use of the CRM for communication, reporting, and workflow automation.
• Maintain data integrity and leverage Slate analytics to monitor progress toward enrollment goals.

Campus & Community Engagement

• Work closely with vendor partners to achieve department goals.
• Represent the college at internal and external events, including high school visits, college fairs, and community programs.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, athletics, alumni, and current students to enhance the prospective student experience.
• Uphold and promote the college's Catholic identity and liberal arts mission in all recruitment efforts.

Other duties as assigned including but not limited to one or two recruitment territories or programs

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of progressive experience in undergraduate admissions, including at least two years in a supervisory capacity.
• Proven proficiency in Technolutions Slate, with skills in query building, report generation, and process management.
• Experience with Ellucian Banner.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse populations and supporting the mission and values of Catholic higher education.

Benefits

The annual salary range for this role is $80,000 - $85,000

• PTO and Sick days
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Enhanced Short Term Disability Insurance
• 100% employer sponsored Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program