Director of Western US Admission

The Office of Admission is seeking a Director of Western US Admission. The incumbent will direct all external Western undergraduate admission activities in support of the College’s mission and institutional goals. Primarily responsible for speaking to prospective students and their families about Marist through high school visits, college fairs, information sessions and campus visits as well as conduct freshman application readings.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of related work experience.

Essential Functions:

• Independently manage geographic territory by analyzing multiple data sources to develop and create an extensive travel, recruitment, communication and outreach plan to drive new student enrollment in support of the strategic goals of the college.
• Review and make admission decisions on traditional undergraduate applications to Marist. Thoroughly evaluate student credentials and personal qualities. Serve as a member of the Admission and Scholarship Committee which renders final admission and merit award decisions for all applicants.
• Conduct information sessions and college fairs/nights, meeting with prospective students and their families. Prepare and revise presentations as needed to ensure appropriate information for audience (e.g., general, specific academic area, honor program.
• Answer incoming phone calls and emails that come through the Marist Admission Office from prospective students and their families. Provide guidance to students, parents, and guidance counselors.
• Assist covering virtual programs for the main campus and other regions.
• In conjunction with the Director of Alumni Admission Program, build an extensive network of Marist Alumni Recruitment Team (MART) members to assist recruitment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree preferred. Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References

About the Department/School:

The Undergraduate Admission Office is continuing its efforts of national recruitment by hiring for a regional recruiter for the Western US.

About Marist College:

Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to “help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.” Marist educates approximately 5,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,200 adult and graduate students in 53 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees, and also Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs. Marist is consistently ranked among the best colleges and universities in America by The Princeton Review (Colleges That Create Futures and The Best 386 Colleges), U.S. News & World Report (3rd Most Innovative School/North), Kiplinger’s Personal Finance (“Best College Values”), and others. Marist’s study abroad program is ranked #2 in the nation by the U.S. State Department’s “Open Doors Report” and has also received the Senator Paul Simon Award for First Year Abroad programs in Italy and Ireland. Marist’s Joint Study partnership with IBM, which began in 1988, has brought the College the kind of world-class technology platform typically found at leading research institutions. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about

Type of Position:

Full-time

Classification:

Administrative (Exempt)

Months per Year:

12

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm; weekend work in fall and spring semesters

Hours per Week:

37.5

Location:

Remote, Candidate is required to live in the Western US

Number of Position Openings:

1