# Associate Director for Admission > University of Mount Saint Vincent · The Bronx, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-08 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** 803 - Admissions ## Description 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 university. 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 University 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. **Job Description:** The Associate Director for Admission is responsible, identifying, recruiting and enrolling incoming prospective high school students and other populations as required while providing guidance to Assistant and Senior Assistant Directors of Admissions. This roll also provides support to the Director and Enrollment Division. **Responsibilities:** Leadership & Supervision - Develop and maintain strong understanding and knowledge of the University, its academic and student life programs, and policies in order to communicate accurate and current information to prospective students. - Provide guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback to members of the admission team. - Serves as Director and primary point of contact in the absence of the Director - Working with Director of Undergraduate Admission, lead training for new counselors and support professional development for the team. - Manage at least one strategic initiative or functional area (e.g., Slate CRM workflows, transfer recruitment, counselor engagements, data reporting, direct admission, campus events, or digital marketing pipelines). - Assist in setting annual enrollment targets, project timelines, and recruitment strategies. - Serve as a point of contact for designated academic programs, schools, or student pipelines. Recruitment & Outreach - Manage a defined recruitment territory with clear goals and travel expectations. - Represent UMSV at high schools, college fairs, specialized programs, and virtual events. - Develop and sustain relationships with school counselors, CBOs, and community partners. - Support new and emerging recruitment strategies—including direct admission, College Vine, virtual student engagement, etc. **Application Review & Yield:** - Review applications for admission and make informed recommendations. - Maintain constant communication via phone, email, text and chat with individual prospective students throughout the recruitment funnel; participate in follow up activities as defined by the Director. - Monitor student progression through the funnel; use Slate to drive activity and follow-ups. - Support financial aid conversations and assist students & families navigate the enrollment process. - Lead or contribute to yield and anti-melt campaigns, including text/call/email follow-ups. **Event & Project Coordination:** - Provide leadership support for major events such as Open House, Accepted Student Days, counselor receptions, and other campus visits. - Coordinate or oversee communication campaigns to prospective/funnel students. - Assist with staff scheduling, travel planning, recruitment calendar, and visit logistics. **Data, Reporting & Strategy:** - Track recruitment progress using Slate and enrollment dashboards. - Analyze outcomes to inform decision-making and strategy adjustments. - Provide weekly reports and enrollment updates to the Director of Admission. - Contribute to annual planning, goal setting, and territory performance reports. **Collaboration & Institutional Partnership:** - Work closely with Financial Aid, Athletics, Advisement & Retention, and Academic Affairs. - Represent Admissions on cross-functional committees when appropriate. - Support alignment of messaging across academic programs, marketing, and admissions materials. - Participate in University-wide events. - Other duties as assigned. ## Requirements - Bachelor's degree - Valid drivers license and the ability to travel - Availability to work evening and weekend events. - Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, oral and written communication skills, attention to detail and follow up protocols required. - Knowledge of Slate CRM, Microsoft Office, Excel required, familiarity with admission systems Banner and Argos desirable. - Ability to work effectively with all University personnel, students, and the community. - Candidates should have an interest in higher education, a work environment that demands flexibility, encourages creativity and collegiality, while emphasizing accountability for meeting goals. ## Benefits **The allotted annual salary is $75,000** - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care - 100% employer sponsored life insurance, AD&D insurance and Long term disability - Retirement plan with employer matching - Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays - Professional development opportunities via Coursera - Tuition benefits for their dependents - Commuter benefits - Employee Assistance Plan ## Apply [Apply at University of Mount Saint Vincent](https://apply.workable.com/university-of-mount-saint-vincent/j/FC9015B4CF/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)