Senior Assistant Director Undergraduate Admissions – Admissions

Salary:                Commensurate with experience
Benefits:            Generous benefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirement match, and tuition remission for employee and dependents.  Details at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location:                   Admissions
Position Status:        Full-time                                             
Hours:                        Varied
Position Number:    241264/10-1128                
FLSA Status:              Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

Duquesne University seeks a high-performing, relationship-driven admissions professional to serve as Senior Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions. This role is designed for an experienced, competitive admissions practitioner who is looking to expand their talents and thrives in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment and is motivated by achieving ambitious enrollment and net revenue outcomes through strategic, personalized engagement with prospective students.
Building on a foundation of successful territory management, the Senior Assistant Director serves as a primary University representative in an assigned recruitment territory while also assuming broader ownership, leadership, and accountability within the admissions team. In addition to developing and executing outreach strategies and cultivating relationships with students and key influencers, this role includes ownership of an area of specialization outside of traditional territory management, contributing to continuous improvement, innovation, and team effectiveness.
The successful candidate will bring a track record of results, sound judgment, and the ability to balance competitive performance expectations with collaboration and mentorship. This position requires initiative, adaptability, and comfort managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment, including travel and evening or weekend responsibilities during peak recruitment periods.
As part of a mission-driven and high-performing enrollment team, the Senior Assistant Director benefits from Duquesne’s strong commitment to professional growth, including structured career pathway planning, tuition remission benefits, and professional development opportunities that support advancement within the admissions profession.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recruit undergraduate students and increase the visibility of Duquesne University within an assigned recruitment territory to achieve enrollment objectives.

Communicate with a high volume of prospective students and families through outbound phone outreach, text messaging, personalized emails, handwritten notes, individual appointments (in-person and virtual), and group presentations.

Cultivate, engage, and guide prospective students through the enrollment process, including next steps such as campus visits, application completion, FAFSA submission, enrollment deposit, housing application, and course registration.

Lead group information sessions, conduct one-on-one meetings with students and families, and support campus visit programming as needed.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with high school counselors, alumni, and other key constituents within assigned territories.

Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of Duquesne University’s academic programs, mission, student life, outcomes, financial aid, and student support services.

Participate in the application review process for assigned territories and programs, including evaluation of academic credentials and awarding of appropriate scholarships.

Conduct financial planning conversations with students and families to support informed enrollment decisions.

Utilize enrollment data and reporting tools (e.g., Banner, Slate, Power BI) to assess progress and inform recruitment strategies.
Assume ownership of an area of specialization outside of traditional territory management, aligned with departmental priorities and individual strengths. This may include leading or enhancing a recruitment initiative, workflow, strategy, or cross-functional effort.
Identify opportunities for improvement within recruitment, operations, communication, or workflow processes and collaborate with leadership to propose and implement solutions.
Provide guidance, mentorship, and informal leadership to newer staff members; step in for supervisors and assume interim responsibilities when needed.

Communicate effectively and collaborate with colleagues and campus partners across Enrollment Management and the broader University community.

Model professionalism, accountability, and a solutions-oriented mindset in support of a collaborative, high-performing team.

Coordinate and execute a recruitment travel plan inclusive of college fairs, high school visits, information sessions, and regional receptions; travel may occur on weekdays and weekends.
Manage assigned travel budgets using a University procurement card.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Three or more years of progressively responsible experience in college or university admissions, enrollment management, or a closely related student-facing role.

Demonstrated success managing recruitment territories and contributing meaningfully to enrollment outcomes.

Evidence of increasing responsibility beyond entry-level admissions work, such as project ownership, initiative leadership, process improvement, or mentoring of peers.

Strong organizational, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while collaborating effectively within a team.

Valid driver’s license and ability to travel independently.

Preferred qualifications:

Master’s degree from an accredited institution.

Experience at the Assistant Director level or equivalent, demonstrating readiness to assume broader scope, visibility, and responsibility.

Demonstrated ability to lead or meaningfully advance projects, initiatives, or processes, including identifying challenges or opportunities and contributing to scalable solutions.

Evidence of leadership beyond individual territory management, such as mentoring colleagues, leading components of recruitment initiatives, or supporting team development and knowledge sharing.

Strong analytical skills, with experience using data, metrics, and reporting tools to inform decisions, refine strategy, and improve outcomes.

Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into action, balancing longer-term planning with effective day-to-day execution in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment.

Advanced proficiency with enrollment and recruitment technologies, including CRM systems and reporting tools (e.g., Banner, Slate, dashboards), beyond basic user functionality.

Experience collaborating across teams and departments, contributing to shared goals and maintaining productive working relationships.

Professional judgment and discretion when navigating complex, sensitive, or high-stakes situations.
Ability to work additional hours and weekends during peak Enrollment Management periods.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns and an ecumenical campus community.

Fluency in Spanish.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit.  Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit.  Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.