Associate Director Of Admissions Jobs
Associate Director Of Admissions jobs are open across higher education, independent K-12 schools, and professional programs, at levels from senior admissions counselor to director, with specializations in recruitment strategy, enrollment management, and transfer or graduate admissions. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Overview:
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is responsible for the recruitment, selection, and enrollment of the first year and transfer classes each year for the School of Arts & Sciences, School of Engineering, and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts. Tufts Admissions is charged with meeting various enrollment goals across schools and programs.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
A resume and letter of interest are required for this position.
Reporting to a Director, the Associate Director of Admissions will be an experienced member of the undergraduate admissions team, responsible for recruiting and selecting students and for fulfilling the enrollment objectives set by the University.
- Oversee a portfolio such as communications, data analysis, access and outreach, recruitment, selection, events, staff development, or others. Portfolio oversight typically involves long-term management of complex projects including delegation of tasks, management of contributing staff members and student workers, creation and presentation of training materials, data analysis and assessment, etc.
- Participate in the undergraduate application review and selection processes, including the evaluation of applications in alignment with training protocol and participation in selection committees. The Associate Director may be asked to take on leadership roles throughout the selection cycle through process management or committee chairing.
- Serve as an on-campus point-of-contact for visitors. Communicate with students, families, school/organization counselors, and the general public via in-person conversations, virtual formats, email, and phone.
- Collaborate with campus partners regarding data and project-based work.
- Coordinate with external partners, as directed, to support portfolio and office-wide initiatives.
- Conduct virtual and in-person information sessions and workshops for a variety of audiences, both on-campus and off-campus.
- As requested by the Dean and/or Director, create, facilitate, or contribute to office training initiatives for admissions officers and/or administrative staff.
- Directly supervise 1-4 professional staff members and serve as a member of the Management Team.
- Complete other projects and duties as assigned.
While our office functions in a hybrid modality, the Associate Director can expect to have a frequent campus presence.
Travel Requirements - This position involves travel throughout the year, which may include overnight stays. A valid U.S. driver’s license is required, along with the willingness and ability to drive to various locations using a rental vehicle. Candidates must have a driving record that meets the standards of rental car agencies.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
- Knowledge and experience typically acquired by: Bachelor's Degree
- 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in selective admissions, college counseling, or a related field
- Experience with student recruitment, including individual and/or joint travel
- Experience with application evaluation, including individual or committee-based evaluation
- Excellent communication, public speaking, and presentation skills
- Demonstrated project management skills, preferably in a fast-paced, timeline-driven environment
- Cultural sensitivity and experience working with diverse populations
- Proficiency with CRM management software and Microsoft office suite
- Comfort traveling both independently and as part of a group
- Valid U.S. Drivers’ License upon hire
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior supervisory experience of either professional or student staff
- Experience with leading and/or facilitating staff development initiatives
- Experience with highly selective application evaluation, including individual or committee-based evaluation
- Experience with Technolutions Slate
- Fluency in a second language
SALARY RANGE:
Minimum $65,900.00, Midpoint $82,300.00, Maximum $98,800.00
Overview:
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is responsible for the recruitment, selection, and enrollment of the first year and transfer classes each year for the School of Arts & Sciences, School of Engineering, and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts. Tufts Admissions is charged with meeting various enrollment goals across schools and programs.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
A resume and letter of interest are required for this position.
Reporting to a Director, the Associate Director of Admissions will be an experienced member of the undergraduate admissions team, responsible for recruiting and selecting students and for fulfilling the enrollment objectives set by the University.
- Oversee a portfolio such as communications, data analysis, access and outreach, recruitment, selection, events, staff development, or others. Portfolio oversight typically involves long-term management of complex projects including delegation of tasks, management of contributing staff members and student workers, creation and presentation of training materials, data analysis and assessment, etc.
- Participate in the undergraduate application review and selection processes, including the evaluation of applications in alignment with training protocol and participation in selection committees. The Associate Director may be asked to take on leadership roles throughout the selection cycle through process management or committee chairing.
- Serve as an on-campus point-of-contact for visitors. Communicate with students, families, school/organization counselors, and the general public via in-person conversations, virtual formats, email, and phone.
- Collaborate with campus partners regarding data and project-based work.
- Coordinate with external partners, as directed, to support portfolio and office-wide initiatives.
- Conduct virtual and in-person information sessions and workshops for a variety of audiences, both on-campus and off-campus.
- As requested by the Dean and/or Director, create, facilitate, or contribute to office training initiatives for admissions officers and/or administrative staff.
- Directly supervise 1-4 professional staff members and serve as a member of the Management Team.
- Complete other projects and duties as assigned.
While our office functions in a hybrid modality, the Associate Director can expect to have a frequent campus presence.
Travel Requirements - This position involves travel throughout the year, which may include overnight stays. A valid U.S. driver’s license is required, along with the willingness and ability to drive to various locations using a rental vehicle. Candidates must have a driving record that meets the standards of rental car agencies.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
- Knowledge and experience typically acquired by: Bachelor's Degree
- 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in selective admissions, college counseling, or a related field
- Experience with student recruitment, including individual and/or joint travel
- Experience with application evaluation, including individual or committee-based evaluation
- Excellent communication, public speaking, and presentation skills
- Demonstrated project management skills, preferably in a fast-paced, timeline-driven environment
- Cultural sensitivity and experience working with diverse populations
- Proficiency with CRM management software and Microsoft office suite
- Comfort traveling both independently and as part of a group
- Valid U.S. Drivers’ License upon hire
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior supervisory experience of either professional or student staff
- Experience with leading and/or facilitating staff development initiatives
- Experience with highly selective application evaluation, including individual or committee-based evaluation
- Experience with Technolutions Slate
- Fluency in a second language
SALARY RANGE:
Minimum $65,900.00, Midpoint $82,300.00, Maximum $98,800.00
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Tufts University3
- Mount Holyoke College2
- American University1
- Clark University1
- Hendrix College1
Top Industries Hiring
- Education14
- Agriculture & Farming1
- Non-Profit & Social Services1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in associate director of admissions jobs.
- Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred in higher education, counseling, or related field
- Three or more years of progressive admissions experience including supervisory or leadership responsibilities
- Proficiency with a CRM platform such as Slate, Salesforce Education Cloud, or similar enrollment management software
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute territory-based or demographic recruitment strategies
- Strong data analysis skills to interpret enrollment funnel metrics and inform strategy adjustments
- Experience with budget management, reporting to senior leadership, and cross-departmental collaboration
Tips for Your Associate Director Of Admissions Job Search
Quantify your enrollment outcomes directly
Admissions hiring committees want numbers: class size grown, yield rate improved, or territory recruitment results. Pull specific outcomes from your annual reports or CRM dashboards and lead with them in your resume summary and each role description.
Tailor your resume to the enrollment model
A research university, a small liberal arts college, and a for-profit professional school each measure admissions success differently. Mirror the language in the job posting, whether that's yield management, funnel conversion, or holistic review, so your resume speaks their model.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists associate director of admissions openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by CRM platform fluency
Many listings specify Slate, Salesforce Education Cloud, or Banner as requirements. Search for roles that name the platform you know best first, then apply to stretch roles where your adjacent experience in a different CRM is still relevant.
Prepare a recruitment strategy case study
Interviews for this level often include a scenario prompt asking how you'd build or revise a territory recruitment plan. Prepare a concrete example from your own work, walking through the problem, your approach, and the measurable outcome, before you walk in.
Negotiate start date around recruitment cycles
Admissions offices run on academic calendars, so a late spring or summer start is often preferred. If you're negotiating timing, framing your availability around the fall recruitment season shows institutional awareness and makes the transition easier for both sides.
Associate Director Of Admissions Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most associate director of admissionss?
The companies hiring the most associate director of admissionss right now include Tufts University, Mount Holyoke College, and American University, with the largest share of openings in Massachusetts, Virginia, and Arkansas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand tends to cluster around institutions with active enrollment growth goals or leadership transitions in their admissions offices.
How many associate director of admissions jobs are remote?
About 38% of associate director of admissions openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the campus-based nature of most admissions operations. Sub-roles focused on graduate or online program recruitment tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while undergraduate admissions roles at residential colleges typically require on-campus presence.
How do you become an associate director of admissions?
Most associate directors of admissions move up from admissions counselor or senior counselor roles after building experience managing a recruitment territory and mentoring junior staff. Earning a master's degree in higher education, student affairs, or a related field strengthens your candidacy. Gaining fluency in enrollment management software and taking on project leadership, such as coordinating a recruitment event series or leading a pipeline initiative, accelerates the transition into associate director roles.
Can you get an associate director of admissions job with limited experience?
Getting hired with limited experience is challenging but possible if you've demonstrated leadership in adjacent roles. Institutions with high staff turnover, smaller enrollment teams, or new program launches sometimes hire candidates who have strong counseling fundamentals and clear potential to grow into the strategic responsibilities. Framing any experience managing a process, training peers, or owning an outcome end-to-end helps bridge the gap.
What does the associate director of admissions interview process look like?
The process typically involves an initial screening call with HR or a talent team, followed by a panel interview with admissions leadership and cross-functional colleagues such as financial aid or marketing staff. Many institutions include a presentation or scenario exercise asking you to outline a recruitment strategy or respond to an enrollment challenge. A final round with the VP or dean of enrollment is common before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to associate director of admissions jobs?
You can find and apply to associate director of admissions jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from institutions across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits.
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