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About the Role

Marymount University is seeking an Assistant/Associate Director for Graduate Admissions to recruit and enroll incoming graduate students in programs on campus or online as part of the overall admission strategic plan. The Associate Director will effectively represent the University in the graduate student market collaborating with select graduate program faculty at class visits, fairs, conferences, information sessions, webinars, and off-site outreach efforts. The associate Director manages the direct recruitment and enrollment of candidates for graduate programs. Critical components of this position are proactive outreach to potential students to help grow prospects for enrollment in assigned programs and providing strong support and direction to prospective students from inquiry through enrollment.

Responsibilities

Manages the direct recruitment and enrollment of candidates for graduate programs.
Proactively reaches out to potential students to grow prospects for enrollment in assigned programs.
Provides strong support and direction to prospective students from inquiry through enrollment.
Accountable for the recruitment of multiple programs and collaborates with the graduate enrollment team to ensure target enrollments are achieved.
Directly assists other associate directors in managing the recruitment process and delivering information sessions, presentations, and promotional events.
Counsels prospective applicants regarding admission requirements, academic eligibility, program options, and residency requirements.
Conducts informational interviews, meetings, or programs to promote admission or higher education.
Reviews and enforces academic program requirements and enrollment restrictions.
Conducts information session presentations.
Assists in developing off-campus recruiting strategies for domestic school/college fairs and events.
Represents the graduate enrollment office externally and within assigned colleges.
Works closely with graduate program directors and advisors to devise new tactics to generate and convert quality leads.
Travels and works occasional evening and weekend hours.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in admissions, enrollment management, or higher education student services.
Demonstrated experience managing recruitment initiatives.
Demonstrated experience counseling prospective students.
Demonstrated experience interpreting enrollment data to inform decision-making.
Experience using a student information system and CRM, preferably Slate.
Three (3) or more years of experience in graduate admissions or graduate enrollment management.
Experience supervising professional staff, student workers, or graduate assistants.
Experience collaborating with faculty and academic leadership to support enrollment goals.
Experience developing and executing enrollment communication and yield strategies.
Experience with application review, holistic admissions practices, and graduate recruitment events.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and employment verification, and other role related requirements such as motor vehicle and/or drug screening.

Skills

Teamwork
Adaptability
Resilience
Communication
Cross-functional collaboration
Service-driven leadership
Creativity
Responsiveness
Solutions-oriented mindset

Location

Arlington, Virginia

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-time

Experience Level

Assistant/Associate Director level
5+ years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

Up to $70,000

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
FSA or HSA
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Contributions to the University’s 403(b) retirement plan
Financial planning
Identity theft protection
Pet insurance
Credit union
Tuition remission program
Tuition remission program open to covered dependents
Generous paid time off plan

About the Company

At Marymount University, we believe meaningful work happens when talented people come together with shared purpose.
We serve not only our students—but one another—creating a culture where teamwork, adaptability, and resilience are part of everyday practice.
Located in Arlington, Virginia, just minutes from Washington, D.C., Marymount offers a dynamic and forward-looking environment where innovation is encouraged and flexibility is valued.
We understand that higher education is evolving, and we embrace change with creativity, responsiveness, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
Our faculty and staff thrive in a community that prioritizes communication, cross-functional collaboration, and service-driven leadership.
Whether working directly with students or supporting them behind the scenes, every role contributes to a shared mission: helping students grow, succeed, and lead with purpose and confidence.

Equal Opportunity

Marymount University is an equal opportunity employer.
Marymount University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected bases under applicable federal and local laws and regulations in any of its programs or its activities, including employment and admission.
The university also expressly prohibits any form of sex discrimination and sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, dating and domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation and stalking in any of its programs or activities, including employment and admission.
Marymount University is an E-Verify employer.