Assistant Director, Admission

About Le Moyne College

Le Moyne College, located in Syracuse, N.Y., is an independent college established by the Jesuits in 1946 to provide students with a values-based, comprehensive academic program designed to foster intellectual excellence and preparation for a life of leadership and service. Today, Le Moyne has evolved into a nationally acclaimed college of liberal arts and sciences that draws students from across the U.S. and abroad.

Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society.

Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college. To do this, Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to the campus, and who bring greater depth, breadth, and diversity to our campus community.

The Assistant Director is responsible to educate incoming freshman, transfers, parents and counselors about Le Moyne College and the overall college admission process and manage all aspects of college admission including recruitment, counseling, academic advising and evaluation of prospective students and applicants.

This position is based at Le Moyne College in Syracuse, NY with a main recruitment territory of Metro NY. This position requires travel to the Metro NY area for student recruitment.

Job duties specific to this position:

• Participate as an active member of the professional admission team to design, develop and implement successful marketing and recruitment strategies and plans.
• Successfully manage assigned primary, secondary and tertiary geographic territories conducting extensive travel to build pipelines, lead recruitment events and expand institutional reach.
• Counsel, advise and interview prospective first-year and transfer students to guide them through the enrollment lifecycle.
• Evaluate prospective students’ application materials for final recommendations on admission decision.
• Engage in targeted telemarketing and outreach activities to prospective students and applicants.
• Lead the organization and execution of on-campus events with the support of the Director of First Year Admission.
• Plan and host on campus programs for specific student demographics.
• Maximize opportunities regarding the college admission process and access to Le Moyne College by delivering inclusive, culturally sensitive guidance to diverse students, parents and counselors.
• Responsible for specific program responsibilities as assigned by Director (ex: travel coordination, tour guides, etc.).
• Build, expand, and maintain an internal recruitment database.
• Plans travel and recruitment in the Metro NY area.
• Coordinate or assist with other admission related events and programs.

• Demonstrates and role-models all of Le Moyne’s mission-based competencies (collaboration, communication, diversity, integrity, leadership and service) in every interaction with all community members and external parties.
• Strengthen digital literacy skills through education and the application of digital technologies in order to effectively engage in information gathering, utilization and data management while promoting a security culture.
• Supports cura personalis by treating all individuals with dignity, professionalism and kindness.
• Promotes cura apostolica by aligning professional goals, objectives, and performance with college’s strategic goals.
• Demonstrates excellent work attendance, reliability and work ethic.
• Attends and actively participates in required meetings and training sessions.
• Complies and adheres to all of Le Moyne’s established policies, procedures and codes of conduct at all times, including all health and safety requirements and regulations, to…