Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions

Position Overview

The University of Mount Union seeks candidates for the full‑time position of Assistant Director of Graduate Admission.

• Travel regularly within the assigned region, including overnight and out‑of‑state travel, and maintain a valid, non‑suspended Ohio driver’s license to operate University vehicles.
• Establish, build, and manage both new and existing relationships with organizations and community groups related to graduate program offerings.
• Communicate with prospective students and their families regarding admission, following a structured plan that includes calls, emails, and letters.
• Participate as an active member of the Office of Admission staff at all recruitment events, including evenings and weekends.
• Manage travel and program budgets.
• Ensure the integrity and consistency of recruitment data for assigned territories.
• Participate in strategic planning for graduate programs.
• Enhance professional growth through continuing education, seminars, workshops, reading, and networking in the higher‑education community.
• Lead the development and coordination of special projects as assigned by the Director of Admission.
• Provide training opportunities for Office of Admission staff on graduate programs and enrollment processes.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a yearly recruitment plan, along with enrollment and marketing plans for all graduate programs.
• Review admission files with graduate program directors and enter decisions into Slate.
• Collaborate with the Director of Admission and the Recruitment Communications position to maintain effective communication flows for prospective graduate students.
• Coordinate significant annual recruitment programs or activities, such as specialized visit events or projects targeting specific constituencies.
• Participate in University compliance training as communicated by the University, Vice President of Enrollment Management, or Director of Admission.
• Perform the responsibilities of the Director of Admission in their absence, including attending university meetings, leading Office of Admission staff meetings, and confirming admission decisions.
• Perform other functionally related duties as assigned.
• Exercise judgment in providing designated services, consulting regularly with the Director of Admission.
• Maintain a high standard of personal integrity, honesty, and character while working in a confidential environment.
• Advance the University resources efficiently and prioritize the management of annual recruitment initiatives within budget guidelines.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an admissions office or graduate admissions.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop new recruitment territories.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Capacity to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid, non‑suspended driver’s license and eligibility to drive a University vehicle.

• Must complete assigned University compliance training as communicated by the University.
• Must maintain an understanding of the University’s confidentiality policies and work in a highly confidential environment.

The University of Mount Union is an equal opportunity employer. The University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, marital or parental status, pregnancy, disability, or genetic information in student admissions, financial aid, educational or athletic programs, or employment as now or may hereafter be required by university policy and federal or state law.