Associate Director of Admissions

Meredith College I-O Psychology Master of Arts Program; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Meredith College seeks an Associate Director of Admissions to lead recruitment for transfer, WINGS, and graduate programs, partnering with department heads, faculty, and Deans to meet enrollment targets and implement strategies across domestic and outreach efforts.

The role requires a Master’s degree, 3–5 years of admissions experience, and a valid NC driver’s license, with frequent travel and occasional evening/weekend work.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Minimum of three to five years of admissions and recruiting experience or related work.
• Valid NC Driver’s license and clear driving history.

Responsibilities

• Meet enrollment goals for assigned program areas by representing Meredith at events and campus visits.
• Serve as primary liaison between admissions and department heads, faculty and Deans.
• Review applications and make admissions decisions based on program criteria.
• Collaborate with admissions leadership to improve processes and efficiency.
• Coordinate recruiting events and monitor recruitment travel costs.
• Develop relationships with other departments and secondary school partners to enhance service.

Skills

Public speaking

Written communication

Relationship-building

Data interpretation

Applicant tracking system

Planning & organization

Time management

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

3–5 years admissions and recruiting experience

Job description

Notice: If you are seeing this position posted on a job board other than the official Meredith College career posting page, please know that any pay range included is not authorized or approved by Meredith College and may not reflect the actual pay rate for the position.

The Associate Director serves as a member of the admissions team that serves transfer, WINGS, and graduate students. The Associate Director is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of strategies to recruit, select, and enroll a diverse student body to meet college enrollment targets. The Associate Director will manage an assigned territory consisting of academic programs that serve adult and graduate populations. The Associate Director of Admissions should possess characteristics indicative of a strong collaborative leader: integrity, intellect, work ethic, initiative, creativity, flexibility, and enthusiasm for the work. Skills important for success in this position include excellent public speaking skills, strong writing skills, planning and problem-solving, interpreting data to inform and enhance recruitment strategies, and strong relationship-building and supervisory ability.

Duties

• Meet enrollment goals for assigned academic area(s) by representing Meredith at community college visits, community events, working one-on-one with families during on-campus visits, while meeting or exceeding weekly outreach requirements for students across the admissions funnel
• Serve as the primary liaison between admissions unit and department heads, faculty and Deans for assigned academic programs
• Review applications and offer decisions on behalf of the college based on admissions criteria set by the program and/or college
• Collaborate with the admission office leadership team to develop practices that enhance productivity and streamline application, admission, and enrollment processes
• Responsibility for coordinating one or more recruiting events and assisting with other events as needed
• Monitor and control costs of recruitment travel, and produce follow-up reports for the effectiveness of travel
• Develop relationships with other college departments and key secondary school constituents to enhance customer service and satisfaction
• Represent the Office of Admissions in a public-speaking capacity on and off campus and maintain records of these activities
• Collaborate with campus constituents to develop and implement selected recruitment and pre-orientation events
• Serve on College committees as assigned
• Perform other related duties as needed or assigned

Skills Needed

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work with a diverse community
• Ability to effectively communicate in person, via phone, and in writing and make effective public presentations
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Thorough understanding of College procedures, curricular offerings, student outcomes, and be able to relate this information effectively to prospective students and families
• Must be able to understand and explain financial aid programs, eligibility criteria, and award procedures
• Ability to interpret and apply data to decision-making
• Ability to maintain an effective applicant tracking system
• Strong planning and organization capabilities
• Excellent time management and attention to detail

Key Interfaces

• Interacts with prospective students, families, and community college liaisons
• Outreach and partnerships with local businesses and organizations
• Office of Admission staff, and members of the Meredith community

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Minimum of three - five years admissions and recruiting experience or related work
• Valid NC Driver’s license required and clear driving history

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• General office setting with moderate noise level
• Frequent travel required
• Evening and Weekend work required

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume