Assistant Director of Admissions - Siena University

Located in Loudonville, New York - just 10 minutes from the state capital of Albany - Siena empowers more than 3,400 students each year through a transformative journey we call the Education for a Lifetime. All members of the Siena University community work together to advance the University's mission to graduate Saints intent on making the world more just, peaceful, and humane.

The Franciscan tradition, upon which Siena was founded, permeates throughout campus life. All community members are valued for their unique worth and recognized for their specific contributions toward the greater good. That spirit of belonging and respect reverberates across our 174-acre campus, which is ranked among the 50 most beautiful college campuses in the country by Cond� Nast.

Siena is leading the way in Catholic, liberal arts education, and the national rankings help tell our story. Siena ranks number one in New York for job placement; top 10 among all Catholic University in the country; and among the top three percent of all institutions in the U.S according to the Wall Street Journal. It has always been our community of dedicated and passionate Saints who make this campus a coveted destination to work, live, and learn.

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The Assistant Director of Admissions is responsible for executing the recruitment strategy for an assigned undergraduate admissions territory to achieve enrollment goals for Siena University. Serving as Siena's primary representative within the region, this role builds relationships with prospective students, families, school counselors, and community partners while guiding students from inquiry through enrollment. Success in this role requires disciplined execution, exceptional relationship-building skills, effective use of data and technology, and a commitment to delivering an outstanding prospective student experience.

This position is designed to be regionally based within the greater New York City metropolitan area, with preference given to candidates located in or near Westchester County. Regular travel throughout the assigned territory and to Siena University's Loudonville campus (approximately 1-2 times per month) is required.

Main Responsibilities:

• Own the recruitment strategy and enrollment results for an assigned geographic territory.
• Develop and maintain meaningful relationships with prospective students, families, school counselors, community-based organizations, and other key influencers.
• Execute a territory management plan using data, market knowledge, and recruitment best practices to meet or exceed enrollment goals.
• Represent Siena University at high schools, college fairs, counselor programs, community events, and on-campus recruitment programs.
• Conduct individual and group admissions counseling appointments, presentations, and information sessions in person and virtually.
• Communicate Siena University's distinctive value proposition while connecting prospective students with opportunities that align with their goals and interests.
• Utilize Slate, EnrollML, and other enrollment technologies to manage prospective student outreach, communication, and follow-up.
• Review undergraduate admissions applications and make recommendations consistent with institutional admissions policies.
• Analyze territory performance, enrollment trends, and recruitment activity to identify opportunities and continuously improve results.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Admissions, Financial Aid, Marketing, Athletics, Academic Affairs, and Student Affairs to provide a coordinated enrollment experience.
• Maintain accurate records, communication history, and activity reporting within the University's CRM.
• Participate in evening and weekend recruitment events as needed throughout the admissions cycle.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Success Looks Like

The most successful Assistant Directors of Admissions:

• Build consistent habits and execute the fundamentals every day.
• Manage their territory like a business and take ownership of results.
• Use data to prioritize their time and continually improve performance.
• Seek feedback, embrace challenges, and learn from setbacks.
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