Transfer Admissions Lead | Associate Director

NAFSA: Association of International Educators; Center Valley (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DeSales University, located in Center Valley, PA, seeks an Associate Director of Admissions for Transfer Recruitment to lead the transfer admissions program and drive enrollment growth. This role focuses on outreach to prospective transfer students, college fairs, and partnerships with feeder institutions.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and demonstrate strong communication, relationship-building, and teamwork skills to support the University’s Catholic liberal arts mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Positive attitude and good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills with individuals and large groups.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Experience in Datatel or other college admissions computer system.
• Dedicated to the mission of a Catholic, liberal arts institution.
• Sensitive to issues of ethnicity, disability and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Direct and guide the campus admissions effort.
• Specialize in recruitment of transfer students and maximize enrollment.
• Develop public relations contacts in person and by telephone.
• Attend college fairs and visit local campuses to engage with prospective students.

Skills

Positive attitude

Interpersonal skills

Clear communication

Valid driver’s license

Datatel experience

Catholic liberal arts mission

Diversity sensitivity

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

DeSales University, located in Center Valley, PA, seeks an Associate Director of Admissions for Transfer Recruitment to lead the transfer admissions program and drive enrollment growth. This role focuses on outreach to prospective transfer students, college fairs, and partnerships with feeder institutions.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and demonstrate strong communication, relationship-building, and teamwork skills to support the University’s Catholic liberal arts mission.