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About the Role

The Associate Director of Admissions is responsible for coordinating, developing, and executing undergraduate recruitment for a designated geographical area. This role also involves assisting with daily admissions operations, data management, and mentoring the first-year admissions team.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership on major undergraduate student recruitment initiatives.
• Liaise with deans, program directors, and faculty to build and maintain strong brand ambassadorship.
• Act as a central spokesperson during key student recruitment events.
• Take the lead role in onboarding and training new sector employees.
• Maintain a full undergraduate recruitment portfolio while performing leadership duties, satisfying pre-determined enrollment objectives, and effectively communicating proposed action plans to address any deficiencies.
• Conduct daily interviews and presentations with prospective students using strategic communication tactics.
• Meet with prospective students and families to explain the distinct advantages of a Catholic, Vincentian education at Niagara University.
• Counsel prospective families on the NU application process, directly assisting them to expedite and complete their files.
• Arrange a timely, appropriate, and cost-effective travel schedule to satisfy regional recruitment objectives.
• Exemplify outstanding written/verbal communication skills and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Present a positive image of Niagara University at all times when representing the institution at external functions.
• Work effectively and collegially alongside university colleagues, employees, and students.
• Maintain thorough familiarity with all courses, degrees, certificates, and departments at Niagara University, alongside comprehensive knowledge of college admissions and financial aid processes.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Manage departmental documents and student records.
• Provide constructive feedback and ensure team accountability for established enrollment goals.
• Interpret relevant institutional and government regulations.
• Handle high-volume phone inquiries and communicate clearly and professionally.
• Drive a personal or university vehicle regularly for university business.
• Travel extensively throughout the recruitment cycle.
• Actively support Niagara University's mission and academic programs.
• Perform recruitment travel, coordinate recruitment events, conduct student interviews and follow-up, and participate in weekend/evening events.
• Handle data entry, computer systems assistance, report writing, and data interpretation.

Requirements

• Ability to read, interpret, and manage departmental documents and student records.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, families, and campus partners.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to support recruitment activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and admissions‑related software database systems.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and ensure team accountability for established enrollment goals.
• Ability to interpret relevant institutional and government regulations.
• Proficiency with standard office equipment.
• Ability to handle high-volume phone inquiries and communicate clearly and professionally.
• Comprehensive knowledge of higher education college admissions and financial aid processes.
• Ability to drive a personal or university vehicle regularly for university business.
• Flexibility to travel extensively throughout the recruitment cycle.
• Strong commitment to understanding and actively supporting Niagara University's mission and academic programs.
• Ability to perform duties safely and without risk of injury.
• Valid New York State driver's license meeting university and insurance requirements.
• Ability to operate a vehicle in Canada.

Skills

• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Microsoft Office suite proficiency
• Admissions-related software database systems proficiency
• Strategic communication tactics
• Customer service

Location

• Remote
• Onsite

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 5-7 years of experience in college admissions or secondary education
• Supervisory experience

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a related field

Benefits

• Low-cost health benefits
• 403b employer contribution
• Affordable tuition at Niagara University for employee and eligible immediate family members
• Tuition exchange at other designated universities for eligible dependent children
• 20 days of holidays annually
• PTO
• ½ day Fridays throughout the summer
• Approved employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Free parking
• On-site dining options
• Fresh coffee at Tim Horton's and Starbucks

About the Company

• Niagara University is a Catholic, Vincentian institution known for its vibrant campus life and beautiful park-like setting.