The Opportunity
Lesley University is seeking an Assistant Director of Admissions (Assistant Director). Collaborating with the VP of Enrollment and reporting to the AVP of Enrollment Management, Visitor Services, & Events, the Assistant Director will be an integral part of the Undergraduate Admissions team. This candidate is responsible for overseeing an assigned recruitment territory and serves as the department's Athletics Liaison. The Assistant Director will plan targeted recruitment travel in the fall and the spring semester, conduct interviews and counsel students on the college search process, review applications, and recommend admissions decisions. They will build relationships with prospective student-athletes and evaluate applications for admission to our undergraduate programs. The Assistant Director will also serve as the liaison to the university’s Athletic Department which is dedicated to recruiting and retaining NCAA Division III student athletes. The ideal candidate will collaborate with colleagues within the Enrollment division as well as building cross-departmental connections to assist the University with achieving its enrollment goals. This candidate will also play an integral role in supporting the growth of our 14 NCAA III athletic programs. Additional responsibilities and projects will be assigned as needed.

Qualities and Capabilities

A successful candidate will have:

The Opportunity
Lesley University is seeking an Assistant Director of Admissions (Assistant Director). Collaborating with the VP of Enrollment and reporting to the AVP of Enrollment Management, Visitor Services, & Events, the Assistant Director will be an integral part of the Undergraduate Admissions team. This candidate is responsible for overseeing an assigned recruitment territory and serves as the department's Athletics Liaison. The Assistant Director will plan targeted recruitment travel in the fall and the spring semester, conduct interviews and counsel students on the college search process, review applications, and recommend admissions decisions. They will build relationships with prospective student-athletes and evaluate applications for admission to our undergraduate programs. The Assistant Director will also serve as the liaison to the university’s Athletic Department which is dedicated to recruiting and retaining NCAA Division III student athletes. The ideal candidate will collaborate with colleagues within the Enrollment division as well as building cross-departmental connections to assist the University with achieving its enrollment goals. This candidate will also play an integral role in supporting the growth of our 14 NCAA III athletic programs. Additional responsibilities and projects will be assigned as needed.

Qualities and Capabilities

A successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree (required)

• 1-3+ years’ experience working in higher education and/or customer service settings

• Cross-cultural competence and ability to communicate effectively with students and families from diverse backgrounds

• Plan, manage, and conduct travel, recruitment, and counseling activities targeting prospective students and influencers (parents, school counselors, alumni) and other major stakeholders in the college search process

• Ability to develop relationships with students, teachers, high school guidance counselors, independent educational consultants, alumni admissions volunteers, and parents via a variety of online platforms

• Demonstrated ability to present marketing messages and academic information on all undergraduate programs, leading to informed decision-making regarding the fit between students and Lesley University

• Must be knowledgeable about the 14 NCAA Division III athletic programs that the University offers

• Ability to host public presentations both on and off campus re: Lesley’s undergraduate programs; Groups may range in size from 10 to 150 people; Programs may be held on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays), select Monday holidays, or in the evening

• Manage databases and input data using a CRM, Colleague, Microsoft Word, and Excel

• Valid US Driver's license

Why Lesley

Located in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lesley University is highly regarded for its graduate and undergraduate programs in the human arts of education, the arts, and applied social sciences. Lesley fosters a highly creative environment in which innovative ideas thrive, theory is integrated with practice and its 6,400 students and 90,000 alumni are empowered to improve and enrich communities.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance. In addition, we offer significant paid time off, a generous retirement plan, and tuition programs that enable employees and their dependents to expand their knowledge and skills.

Lesley is committed to the ongoing pursuit of strategic diversity initiatives that help to position diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental to institutional and academic excellence at Lesley. In doing so, Lesley strives for a campus culture and community that fosters a true sense of belonging for all, provides opportunity for everyone to participate equally and fully in the Lesley experience, and helps to develop each individual's capacity to confidently and competently engage within and across difference. Given an evolving national context and the rapid change in the demographic profile of our country, the University has made a significant commitment to addressing and enhancing its campus climate and diversity capabilities as an institution.

Expressing Interest

A letter of interest, CV/resume, and a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, professional activity, and/or service must be included for full consideration.

At Lesley University we strive for a supportive and equitable environment where people -- regardless of race, physical ability, age, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other protected personal identities -- can participate equally and fully as their true selves in all aspects of university life. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the fabric of our institution.