Associate Director of Admission

Saint Michael's College

Salary: $65k - $75k
Experience: 5+ yrs
Location: Colchester or VT
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

Slate Technolutions
Microsoft Office
Oracle
Colleague

About the role

The Admission department at Saint Michael’s College invites applications for the position of Associate Director of Admission. The College seeks a dynamic, experienced professional to join its Admission Leadership Team. This role is instrumental in shaping and executing enrollment strategies while ensuring operational excellence across recruitment and application processes. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced, student-centered environment and demonstrates a strong commitment to ethical and inclusive enrollment practices.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:   

Admission Team Leadership and Management

Manages Admission Counselors: Directly supervises admission counselors, including onboarding, training, performance feedback, and ongoing development.

Implements and maintains training programs to ensure consistency in recruitment practices and application review standards across the team.

Serves as a leader on the Admission Team: supports a positive and accountable team culture and serves as operational lead when the Director of Admission is unavailable.

Represents the College at off- and on-campus events and professional associations, ensuring conduct aligns with the College’s mission and values.

Stewards the College’s resources responsibly: maintains accurate records of expenses and demonstrates sound judgment in the use of College resources.

Understands and maintains data compliance and confidentiality: manages data with a high level of integrity and adherence to legal and professional standards.

Demonstrates a multicultural awareness and contributes to cultivating an inclusive, diverse, and respectful college community.

Supports the Mission of Saint Michael’s College and the Edmundite Catholic heritage.

Territory Management & Recruitment Travel

Provides strategic input into territory design, recruitment planning, and market analysis in collaboration with the Director of Admission and Vice President for Enrollment.

Supports implementation of recruitment travel strategies and ensures counselors are prepared and trained for effective territory management.

May oversee a limited recruitment territory or specialty population as assigned, with emphasis on supporting high-impact or complex markets.

Participates in recruitment travel, events, and outreach activities as needed to support institutional goals.

Guides students, families, and other supporters throughout the college process, particularly in complex or high-priority cases.

Utilizes the College’s CRM (Technolutions Slate) and other systems to monitor recruitment activity, ensure data accuracy, and support data-informed decision-making.

Supports Admission events in collaboration with the Director of Admission and Visit & Event staff.

Application Review Strategy & Process

Ensures consistency and fairness in application review practices across the admissions team.

Reviews applications and renders admission decisions for assigned populations.

Partners with the Director of Admission to assess and refine the admissions rubric and evaluation criteria.

Leads training for counselors on application review processes to ensure consistency, equity, and adherence to institutional standards.

Monitors application review workflow and supports timely completion of decisions.

Additional Operational and Systems Responsibilities

Serves as Slate CRM super user for the admission team; participates in ongoing training to maintain and expand system expertise.

Partners with the Director of Admission to identify opportunities to optimize CRM usage, reporting, and data integrity.

Leverages available data to inform recruitment strategies, evaluate effectiveness of outreach efforts, and support decision-making.

Identifies and implements process improvements to enhance efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness across admissions operations.

Keep current on admission and enrollment industry news, data, and trends.

Support Saint Michael’s community initiatives: serve on institutional committees and participate in community initiatives.

The salary range for this position is $65k-75k. For the full job description, click here.

We recognize that people assess their skills and experience differently. Studies have shown that some candidates may hesitate to apply for a position unless they feel they meet every qualification listed. However, many of the skills and responsibilities in this role can be developed on the job. If you believe you could bring value to our students and community and meet most of what we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. 

Benefits include health, dental, vision, employer-paid life and disability insurance, voluntary life, critical illness and accident insurance options, parental leave, flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care), 401(k), generous paid time off, paid holidays, employee and dependent tuition benefits, employee and family assistance program, well-being programs and opportunities, discounted gym membership, paid volunteer time, use of the athletic facilities and the library, and countless opportunities to attend presentations, lectures, and other campus activities.   
  
Qualifications:   

Bachelor’s degree

5+ years of work experience in college admission or related field

Demonstrated experience in supervising, training, or managing staff

Experience with enrollment strategy, data analysis, or admissions systems strongly preferred

Exhibits highly effective and compelling written, oral, and presentation skills

Reads and interprets a wide range of information

Familiarity with Microsoft Office products

Slate Technolutions experience highly desirable

Working knowledge of institutional systems such as Oracle and Colleague

Must meet driver’s eligibility requirements as stated in the Saint Michael's College Vehicle Use Policy

An offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of background checks.  

Application Instructions:  Please be prepared to attach the following documents after clicking on Apply Now button:  

Resume/CV

Review of applications will start on date/immediately. The position will remain open until it is filled.

For a complete job description, benefits information, and to apply online, please visit: Saint Michael's College Careers. 

About Saint Michael's College

Provides undergraduate and graduate liberal arts education and housing.

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