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.

Our Mission:

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.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Director for Admission has the responsibility for planning and executing Le Moyne’s undergraduate recruitment for the College’s secondary and tertiary markets. Specifically, in the areas around the following metropolitan areas: Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, DC. The Assistant Director will work with the Associate Director of Regional Recruitment and the rest of the admissions team to plan and execute a full travel schedule, review applications, and assist in yield programming in the specified geographic territories. The position may be based in either Syracuse at Le Moyne College, or remotely in one of the specified cities.

Remote work can be performed in Massachusetts or Pennsylvania.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job duties specific to this position:

• Partner with staff members in the NYC Metro region, working together to optimize our related geographic, multicultural and other enrollment goals.
• With a heavy reliance on data, evaluate the various markets and recommend plans for search, high school relationships, targeted communications, and involvement of alumni and other key persons.
• Assist with the development of Le Moyne’s emerging new high school strategy for territory/recruitment management and marketing/communications.
• Travel approximately 8-10 weeks in the fall and 6-8 week sin the spring for traditional recruitment and yield events.
• Routinely and annually, review data on the results of the prior year’s efforts. Use this analysis to reshape plan in real time and for the following year.
• Manage the relationship with students from the prospect to enrollment stages. This includes prospect outreach, application review, and yield follow up for students in the designated territory.
• If based remotely, travel to the Le Moyne campus at regular intervals for involvement in planning, training, reviewing applications, and helping host campus events.
• Manage relationship with high schools and CBOs throughout the region.
• Participate in virtual interviews and information sessions
• In coordination with Le Moyne College admission staff, train alumni in the region and build a plan for their support of all aspects of the recruitment effort.
• Other duties as necessary to support institutional recruitment efforts.

Job expectations for all Le Moyne College employees:

• 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 promote desired behavior and build awareness.
• Must complete all required federal, state, institution and department trainings.
• Engages in a planned program of professional development. Continually maintains skills and knowledge relative to the position and technology industry including best practice, evolving operational requirements, and industry trends.
• Performs a variety of related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s Degree Required, Master’s Preferred.
• 3-5 years admission experience with a progressive work experience and responsibilities.
• Experience with production of a variety of media particularly print publications.
• Ability to effectively communicate in person and in writing and be able to speak publicly.
• Ability to effectively and comfortably present to small and large groups.
• Should possess high energy, attention to detail, and the ability to organize effectively.
• Technolutons/Slate experience preferred
• Familiar with the college recruitment process and Jesuit education
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel and work nights and weekends as necessary.

Additional Information:

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion job expectations for all Le Moyne College employees:

• Demonstrates commitment to promoting a more diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment by supporting the diversity, equity, and inclusion goals of the employee’s unit.
• Regularly participates in professional development opportunities to become more aware of DEI issues and to consider ways in which their work can be expanded to honor and incorporate the diversity of our community.
• Works to neutralize institutional bias by analyzing the policies and procedures of their unit and making suggestions to remove barriers for historically underserved people.
• Promotes open communication across Le Moyne’s community in order to create an inclusive environment, and understanding of others backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives.

Le Moyne Benefits

403(b) Retirement contribution- (9.5% Employer match)Generous tuition coverageHealth insurance options- (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts)Health Savings Accounts- (Partially Employer funded) Basic Life & AD&D Insurance- (Employer paid)Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)Supplemental Life & AD&D InsuranceVoluntary benefits- (Legal, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance etc.)12 paid holidaysGenerous time off package

35 hours per week

Pay Range: $26.00 – $28.50 per hour

Equal Employment Opportunity

Le Moyne College is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship & immigration or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Le Moyne makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position please click the ‘Apply Now’ button and submit the required materials for consideration:

* Cover letter outlining your interest in the position* Current resume* Contact information for 3 professional references

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. Le Moyne College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, persons of color, and Jesuits to apply for employment.