Associate Director, Admission

About Le Moyne College:

Le Moyne College located in Syracuse N.Y. is an independent college established by the Jesuits in 1946 to provide students with a values-based comprehensive academic program designed to foster intellectual excellence and preparation for a life of leadership and service. Today Le Moyne has evolved into a nationally acclaimed college of liberal arts and sciences that draws students from across the U.S. and abroad.

Our Mission:

Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society.

Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college. To do this Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation creativity and impact to the campus and who bring greater depth breadth and diversity to our campus community.

Position Summary

The Associate Director of Admissions is responsible to educate incoming freshman transfers parents and counselors about Le Moyne College and the overall college admission process and manage all aspects of college admission including recruitment counseling academic advising and evaluation of prospective students and applicants.

The Associate Director oversees the Campus Visit Coordinator ensuring the seamless planning and execution of campus visits and enrollment events. Because the Coordinator directly manages the Student Ambassadors and Tour Guides the Associate Director will also provide active support and leadership for these ambassador-led activities.

This position is based at Le Moyne College in Syracuse NY with a main recruitment assignment of International Students. This position requires travel for student recruitment.

Principal Duties and Essential Functions

Job duties specific to this position:

• Collaborate with professional admission team to design develop and implement successful marketing and recruitment strategies and plans.

• Spearhead primary secondary and tertiary geographic territories conducting extensive travel to build pipelines lead recruitment events and expand institutional reach.

• Counsel advise and interview prospective first-year and transfer students to guide them through the enrollment lifecycle

• Lead the evaluation of prospective student application materials and provide recommendations on admission decisions.

• Strategize and deploy targeted telemarketing and outreach activities to prospective students and applicants designed to drive yield and conversion rates.

• Director and oversee the execution of on-campus events working in partnership with the Director of First Year Admission.

• Develop and host on-campus programs tailored to specific student demographics to enhance enrollment yield and diversity.

• Advance Le Moyne Collees mission of inclusive excellence by providing culturally sensitive guidance to diverse students parents and counselors

• Responsible for specific program responsibilities as assigned by Director (ex: travel coordination tour guides etc.)

• Build expand and maintain an internal recruitment database

• Travel and Recruitment:

  • Visit high schools junior colleges and multicultural agencies to educate students and counselors about Le Moyne College to build relationships and expand College visibility.

  • Conduct off campus interviews during recruiting trips.

  • Engage with local alumni during travel to strengthen relationships and support local enrollment initiatives.

  • Represent Le Moyne College at organized off campus recruiting programs including college nights national and regional colleges fairs and mini days.

  • Plan schedule and present at Student Information Sessions in targeted geographic areas. (off-campus receptions)

  • Plan schedule and present at off campus guidance counselor breakfasts dinners and association meetings.

  • Participate in panel presentations at secondary schools when invitations are extended to us.

• Evaluates international educational credentials to include transcripts and English language proficiency for undergraduate applicants to the University.

• Plan and implement recruitment activities to generate international applications.

• Research international recruiting trends to inform strategy and ensure effective regional coverage.

• Pursue continuous professional development through engaging in in-service training and other professional and educational opportunities.

Job expectations for all Le Moyne College employees:

• Demonstrates and role-models all of Le Moynes mission-based competencies (collaboration communication diversity integrity leadership and service) in every interaction with all community members and external parties.

• Strengthen digital literacy skills through education and the application of digital technologies in order to effectively engage in information gathering utilization and data management while promoting a security culture.

• Supports cura personalis by treating all individuals with dignity professionalism and kindness.

• Promotes cura apostolica by aligning professional goals objectives and performance with colleges strategic goals.

• Demonstrates excellent work attendance reliability and work ethic.

• Attends and actively participates in required meetings and training sessions.

• Complies and adheres to all of Le Moynes established policies procedures and codes of conduct at all times including all health and safety requirements and regulations to promote desired behavior and build awareness.

• Must complete all required federal state institution and department trainings.

• Engages in a planned program of professional development. Continually maintains skills and knowledge relative to the position and technology industry including best practice evolving operational requirements and industry trends.

• Performs a variety of related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. from an accredited four-year College or University and 5 years of experience required.

• 1 year of prior experience must be in international student recruitment

• Valid Drivers License required.

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

• Excellent oral presentation and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills and time management.

• Flexibility and willingness to work extended hours during various time periods including evenings and weekends.

• High level of initiative and imagination.

Additional Information:

Le Moyne Benefits

403(b) Retirement contribution- (9.5% Employermatch)
Generous tuition coverage
Health insurance options- (Medical Dental Vision Flexible Spending Accounts)
Health Savings Accounts- (Partially Employer funded)
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance- (Employerpaid)
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance
Voluntary benefits- (Legal Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Accident Insurance Pet Insurance etc.)
12 paid holidays
Generous time off package

35 hour work week

Pay Range: $62500 - $67500 annually

Equal Employment Opportunity

Le Moyne College prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy citizenship & immigrationor any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization including hiring recruiting promotion termination layoff recall leave of absence compensation benefits training and apprenticeship. Le Moyne makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications merit and business needs at the time.

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position please click the Apply Now button and submit the required materials for consideration:

* Cover letter outlining your interest in the position
* Current resume
* Contact information for 3 professional references