Assistant Director of Graduate Admission

Desales-University; Center Valley (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DeSales University in Center Valley, PA seeks an Assistant Director of Graduate Admission to enhance recruitment efforts for graduate programs. The role emphasizes customer service excellence, event coordination, and strategic use of the Slate platform to reach prospective students.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, 1–3 years of experience with adult learners, strong communication and presentation skills, and a willingness to travel and work occasional evenings/weekends in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited institution.
• Must demonstrate ability to work within a team-oriented environment, possess strong communication and organizational skills, and experienced in public speaking with the ability to develop engaging presentations.
• At least 1-3 years’ experience working with adult learners at an academic institution.
• Proficient computer skills; CRM experience a plus.
• Self-directed and must demonstrate a keen understanding of effective customer service concepts. Work some evening and weekend hours throughout the year, travel is required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Sensitive to issues of ethnicity, disability, and diversity
• Dedicated to the mission of a small, catholic, liberal arts institution

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment events such as open houses, information sessions, and university visits.
• Maximize the use of the Slate recruitment platform.
• Manage assigned territories.
• Achieve admission goals for designated graduate programs.

Skills

Teamwork

Public speaking

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position: Assistant Director of Graduate Admission

Location: Center Valley, PA

Job Id: 276

# of Openings: 1

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF GRADUATE ADMISSION

OVERVIEW:

DeSales University, in Center Valley, PA, is a private, coeducational, four-year liberal arts Salesian, Catholic university, under the leadership of the Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales. Founded in 1965, the 550-acre suburban campus is located 50 miles north of Philadelphia and about 90 miles southwest of New York City. A total enrollment of nearly 3,500 includes undergraduate day and evening students, and graduate students. DeSales has approximately 135 full-time faculty members and offers more than 40 bachelor's degrees, twelve graduate programs, and over 20 certificate programs in a wide range of disciplines; many of these can be completed fully online. In 2024, the University transitioned to a new academic structure featuring a four-college/school model, which includes the Kathleen Waterbury and J.B. Reilly School of Business; a College of Arts, Education, and Humanities with a School of Education and a School of Performing Arts; a College of Sciences; and a College of Healthcare Professions with a designated School of Nursing. For further information, visit www.desales.edu. EOE

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Director of Graduate Admission supports the recruitment of prospective students. As an integral member of the Graduate Admission team, this role operates in a highly customer service–oriented environment and contributes to the success of the college’s recruitment efforts. Responsibilities include coordinating recruitment events such as open houses, information sessions, and university visits; maximizing the use of the Slate recruitment platform; managing assigned territories; and achieving admission goals for designated graduate programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited institution
• Must demonstrate ability to work within a team-oriented environment, possess strong communication and organizational skills, and experienced in public speaking with the ability to develop engaging presentations.
• At least 1-3 years’ experience working with adult learners at an academic institution.
• Proficient computer skills; CRM experience a plus.
• Self-directed and must demonstrate a keen understanding of effective customer service concepts. Work some evening and weekend hours throughout the year, travel is required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Sensitive to issues of ethnicity, disability, and diversity
• Dedicated to the mission of a small, catholic, liberal arts institution

DeSales University is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled