Assistant Director - Admissions

Fisher College, a private four-year institution situated in the historic Back Bay area of Boston, is seeking a dedicated and proactive Assistant Director to join our Admissions Team. This full-time position is based at our Boston campus and requires on-site presence.

The Assistant Director of Admissions assists with strategy and planning for college recruitment of undergraduate students and is responsible for assisting the Director of Undergraduate Admissions with the development and distribution of marketing resources for student recruitment, including social media, web-based communication, website management and printed materials. This position is also responsible for assisting with a strategic enrollment plan for the recruitment of undergraduate students.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represent Fisher College at various on-campus and off-campus events and programs, embodying the college's spirit and values.
• Create and implement a comprehensive prospect management plan to achieve enrollment goals.
• Manage incoming new student applications. This includes traveling to off-campus locations, such as high school and college fairs, recruiting, interviewing, giving presentations, covering events, counseling families, interacting with guidance counselors, reading application files, and recommending admissions decisions.
• Generate and enroll qualified prospects, ensuring enrolled students start school. Follow up with all interested students via phone, email, text, etc.
• Assist with all campus recruitment efforts and programs, including conducting informative campus tours for prospective students and their families, while leading student employees who serve as admissions tour guides
• Establish and nurture strong relationships with key contacts in secondary schools to improve recruitment efforts. Actively cultivate referral leads from instructors, current students, graduates, and employers.
• Actively work with dropped/cancelled students to promote their return or start.
• Attend and participate in department campus and company-wide meeting, as necessary
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree.
• Availability to workdays, evenings and occasional weekends.
• Team player who can also work independently.
• 1-2 years professional experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Public speaking ability.
• Excellent computer skills including Outlook, MS Office.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

The College offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Tuition benefits
• A collegial campus environment that values collaboration and professional growth

In evaluating candidates for this position, the College may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform duties of position.

As an equal opportunity/access employer and educator, Fisher College is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive environment.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Salary : $55,000 - $57,000