Director of Admissions for Selective Programs

MassBay Community College; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MassBay Community College in Framingham seeks a Director of Admissions for Selective Programs to lead the Framingham Campus Enrollment Center and oversee selective admissions processes.

Reporting to Assistant Dean of Admissions, the director will supervise admissions counselors and coordinators, coordinate with Health Sciences, IT, Advising, Registration, Student Development, and Student Accounts to align program requirements and ensure compliance with accreditation standards.

Job description

Director of Admissions for Selective Programs

Department: Admissions

Location: Framingham

MassBay fosters educational excellence and academic success toprepare students for local and global citizenship, to promote theirpersonal growth, to meet critical workforce demands of communities,and to contribute to the region’s economic development.

Massachusetts Bay Community College is served by a cadre ofemployees of varied backgrounds and experiences. We invite allindividuals to consider joining our community.

Located in Greater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-accesscommunity college, offering associate degrees and certificateprograms on three campuses in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, andAshland, Massachusetts.

Position Summary:

The ideal candidate will join a vibrant educational community andhave a desire and ability to serve a population of students withvarious needs and backgrounds. Reporting directly to the AssistantDean of Admissions, the Director of Admissions for SelectivePrograms serves as a member of the Admissions leadership team andthe general manager of the Framingham Campus Enrollment Center,overseeing daily operations and leading the admissions processesfor selective academic programs.

The Director will supervise Admissions Counselors and Coordinatorsresponsible for managing admissions to selective programs, ensuringalignment with program requirements, institutional goals, anddriving the overall success of the college’s strategic plan. TheDirector is responsible for fostering strong inter-departmentalcoordination between the Office of Admissions and other keydepartments, including the Health Science Division, InformationTechnology, Academic Advising, Registration, Student Development,and Student Accounts. The Director will work collaboratively acrossdepartments to streamline processes, enhance the applicant andstudent experience, and ensure compliance with accreditation andprogram-specific admissions standards.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Support the Assistant Dean in the overall leadership andstrategic direction of the Office of Admissions;
• Manage the Framingham Campus Admissions Office and serve as theadministrator for the Enrollment Center, supporting staff invarious departments with the day-to-day operations of thearea;
• Directly supervise selective program admissions staff includingMCCC and AFSCME personnel and (directly or indirectly) work studystudents and any temporary staff assigned to support selectiveprogram admissions;
• Develop, train, and support staff by providing ongoingguidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to enhance individual performance, strengthen team effectiveness, andpromote continuous improvement;
• Collaborate with the Dean and Assistant Dean of HealthSciences, Dean of Automotive Technology, Program Chairs, andFaculty to develop and meet recruitment/enrollment deadlinesrelated to program start dates, curricular updates, and new programdevelopment;
• Identify areas of development and collaborate with various keystaff in Admissions and IT to implement technological andprocedural updates that increase efficiency and transparency inadmissions processes;
• Convene and serve on Ad Hoc project teams to identify andremediate barriers to effective student service;
• Work with Institutional Effectiveness to collect, analyze, andreport admissions data related to selective admission programs,including application trends, yield rates, and enrollmentoutcomes;
• Prepare regular reports to campus leadership regardingselective admission programs Health Sciences admissionsperformance, recruitment success, and student demographics;
• With the support of the Assistant Dean of Admissions, lead thedesign and implementation of selective admissions processes for allselective programs. Integrate appropriate technology to improve efficiency and accuracyand oversee Admissions staff responsible for administering theseprocesses;
• Establish and maintain clear, effective operational proceduresfor selective programs and the broader Framingham Admissionsoperation;
• Assist the Assistant Dean of Admissions in meeting enrollmentgoals by developing and tracking KPIs, assisting with budgetaryoversight, and maintaining a customer service and growth-orientedenvironment;
• Participate in periodic meetings and trainings with key offices(Advising, Faculty, etc.) to support student success and