Assistant Director of Recruitment and Admission

Role Overview

The Assistant Director of Recruitment and Admission plays a key role in engaging prospective students and their families throughout the admission, financial aid, and enrollment processes at the University of Dayton. This position involves advising applicants from all recruitment pathways regarding admissions, scholarships, and financial aid via presentations, one-on-one meetings, phone, and email communications.

The role includes managing designated recruitment regions, specifically Puerto Rico, Florida, and Texas. Proficiency in Spanish is essential for building connections with high school students, parents, counselors, community organizations, and other relevant stakeholders.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Recruitment and Admission for Transfer and Strategic Partnership Programs, the Assistant Director collaborates with Enrollment Management and university departments to develop and implement recruitment, enrollment, and transition strategies. The role may also involve supervising student employees associated with recruitment activities in coordination with the Multi-Ethnic Education and Engagement Center.

This position values forward-thinking individuals who strategically support the university’s enrollment and student success objectives. Employees are encouraged to engage in professional development opportunities and regularly evaluate their contributions to the university's mission in collaboration with supervisors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum of three years experience in higher education administration, high school counseling, or related fields emphasizing detail orientation, public speaking, and interpersonal engagement.
• Ability to travel up to eight weeks during fall and spring semesters, including travel to Puerto Rico.
• Fluent bilingual communication skills in both Spanish and English (oral and written).
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with proven presentation capabilities to varied audience sizes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, data management platforms, and customer relationship management software.
• Highly self-driven, independent, yet team-oriented, representing the University of Dayton with professionalism.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving aptitude, time management, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working in both structured and flexible work environments and adept at managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Dedication to inclusive excellence aligning with the University’s Catholic and Marianist values.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, or related subject area.
• Four years of progressive experience in admissions or enrollment management.
• Proven ability to interpret and utilize data to track goal progress.
• Successful track record recruiting diverse student populations and specifically from Puerto Rico.
• Experience with student information systems, such as Salesforce and Banner.
• Experience managing student staff within higher education.

Additional Information

Applicants must currently be authorized to work full-time in the United States; the University does not sponsor work visas for this role.

In alignment with its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University emphasizes dignity, diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment practices, including support for disabled individuals and veterans.