Assistant Director of Admission

Department Summary & Job Purpose

Mount Holyoke College is a highly selective gender‑diverse women’s college and the first of the Seven Sister colleges. It is a noted leader in liberal arts education with a mission rooted in the conviction that women can – and should – make a difference in the world. The College attracts ambitious and independent-minded students to an inclusive and socially conscious community of 2,200 students from nearly all 50 states and more than 80 countries.

One of the most diverse liberal arts institutions in the U.S., the College combines rigorous, innovative academics with embedded career experiences that prepare students for leadership on a global scale. Our graduates are consistently recognized for doing groundbreaking work in all fields, on all continents, and in a vast array of languages.

Travel & Recruitment (30%)

• Travel up to 6‑8 weeks per year (fall and spring) visiting high schools and delivering key messages about the College in public presentations (information sessions) to diverse audiences; discern the most appropriate style of communication to effectively deliver messages to each unique audience population.
• Schedule recruitment appointments in assigned travel territory (including liaison work with schools, counselors, and other educational stakeholders, and prospective students and families).
• Collaborate on program development, organization, and implementation of strategic admission initiatives relating to recruitment and travel.
• Represent the college nationally and, if required, internationally, at high schools and other recruitment venues; staff college fairs, conduct interviews, deliver group information sessions (in person and virtually), and represent the college at off‑campus events.

Reading & Evaluation (30%)

• Read and evaluate applications from assigned territories.
• Guide and support applicants within assigned territories, including individualized outreach to applicants.

Reporting & Analytics (20%)

• Assess effectiveness of all major responsibilities within the annual cycle by using data analytics platforms and information; recommend changes and suggest new approaches in annual report format.

Special Projects and Other Duties as Assigned (20%)

• Bachelor’s degree
• Ability to work collegially with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and visitors on a daily basis.
• Superior oral, analytic and written communication skills; effective public speaking; ability to engage with large audiences of prospective students, families, and college counselors.
• Ability to use data to make strategic decisions.
• Understanding of the liberal arts and ability to communicate its value in a women’s college context clearly, cogently, and confidently.
• Confidence in traveling independently and interest in learning about high school students.
• Sense of humor and ability to remain flexible and nimble in carrying out multiple projects and tasks.

• Previous admission experience, either as an undergraduate or an entry‑level admission professional.
• Fluent oral communication skills in Spanish.
• Experience working in a selective college/university admission environment.
• Experience with Technolutions Slate CRM.
• Knowledge about and passion for women’s colleges and gender‑affirming communities.

Evening and weekend work expected during peak busy seasons in recruitment and selection cycles.

Some lifting (travel and event materials) required, ranging from 0‑50 pounds. Prolonged periods standing (college fairs) required, ranging from 1‑4 hours at a time.

$50,602‑$55,662

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. The Office of Human Resources and the Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management are responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process.

Apply online; application materials must include:

• A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications.
• A complete resume or curriculum vitae
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• For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.