Assistant Director, Admissions

Loyola University Chicago; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago seeks an Assistant Director of Admissions to lead recruitment for prospective freshmen in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. The role requires extensive travel, relationship building with high schools and counselors, and strategic coordination with the admissions team to advance applications and enrollment.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and several years in admissions, strong communication, independent work, and familiarity with CRM systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field and admissions experience preferred.
• Experience in recruitment and admission is required.
• Understanding of financial aid process is beneficial.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to form effective working relationships and work in a dynamic environment.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Residency in California required for off-campus role.

Responsibilities

• Recruit prospective freshmen in assigned territory with emphasis on Northern California and Pacific Northwest.
• Extensive travel to high schools, college fairs and recruitment events.
• Represent Loyola at programs and engage with high school counselors and community college counselors.
• Plan and arrange travel; maintain CRM records and reporting.
• Engage in professional organizations to aid recruiting and alumni networking.
• Read application files and make timely admission decisions; participate in yield events.
• Develop and execute programming for targeted groups and manage home/remote office setup.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Independence

Organization & prioritization

English communication

Jesuit mission understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Slate CRM

PeopleSoft

DocFinity

Job description

Job Title

ASST DIRECTOR ADMISSIONS

Position Number

8102300

Job Category

University Staff

Job Type

Full-Time

FLSA Status

Exempt

Campus

Off-Campus/Remote

Department Name

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS

Location Code

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS (02022A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded?

No

Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Director is responsible for all aspects regarding the recruitment of prospective freshmen (knowledge of transfer recruitment helpful but not required) in an assigned territory. This position will need to live in Northern California in or around the Bay area and will be responsible for recruitment in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. As territory manager, the Assistant Director establishes a strategic approach with the guidance of the senior team to ensure all targeted high school are visited, college fairs and other recruitment events are attended and evaluated while following up with all prospects in regard to the application process and steps that lead to enrollment. Extensive travel is required.

• Works and travels within the northern regional geographic areas as assigned to inform prospective students and their families of the educational opportunities available at Loyola University Chicago by managing daily communications with prospective students and families and other constituencies.
• Represents Loyola at various programs including, but not limited to, high school visit days, college fairs, case studies, high school counselor events, outreach activities, etc.
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with high school counselors and community college counselors.
• Plans and arranges travel individually, in accordance with university and departmental policies.
• Travels to Chicago to support large scale admission events, fall open house programs and spring yield events like Loyola Weekend.
• Uses CRM (Slate) for individual contact, reporting, planning and evaluation purposes.
• Actively engages and participates in appropriate professional organizations for the purpose of recruiting new students to Loyola and professional networking development.
• Reads application files from assigned territory and potentially other markets in rolling admission review; and makes timely admission decisions on applicants to Loyola.
• Participates in recruitment, yield, and orientation events hosted on-campus and off-campus.
• Develops and executes programming for targeted groups, including college counselors, in major markets.
• Ability to establish a home office in assigned territory.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Bachelor's degree in related field and three-five years of related admissions experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment and admission is required.
• Understanding of financial aid process is beneficial.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to form effective working relationships.
• Must be a team player with the ability to adapt to a dynamic environment.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize workload.
• Bilingual skills is beneficial but not required.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Must have the ability to articulate the values and mission of a Jesuit institution.
• This position is based in Northern California, in or around the Bay area and must have residency in California.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle is required.

Computer Skills

Ability to use MS Office Suite and related recruitment software or programs, Technolutions Slate, PeopleSoft and DocFinity.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Required operation of university owned vehicles

No

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?

No

Physical Demands

Lifting, Carrying, Standing

Working Conditions

Irregular Hours

Open Date

07/14/2025

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate

$87,422/ann

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate

$70,000/ann

Special Instructions to Applicants

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

About Loyola University Chicago

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

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Quick Link for Posting

https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/33417