Marietta College, in partnership with the national search firm Scott Healy & Associates, invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of Admission. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic enrollment leader to join one of Ohio’s most historic and student-centered institutions. As a senior leader within the Enrollment Management Division, the Director of Admission plays a critical role in shaping and executing a strategic recruitment and enrollment plan aligned with…
the College’s mission, goals, and financial sustainability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership and Planning
- Assists with the development and execution of a comprehensive undergraduate recruitment plan, utilizing data-informed decision-making, demographic trend analysis, and market research to drive enrollment growth and diversity.
- Partners with the VPEM to develop and assess multi-year enrollment strategies that align with institutional goals, retention initiatives, and revenue expectations.
- Operational Oversight
- Directs all aspects of the undergraduate recruitment cycle from inquiry to matriculation, including first-year, transfer, and special populations.
- Manages and innovates the College’s Transfer processes and oversees recruitment strategies specific to transfer students.
- Supervises the Tuition Exchange Program, including applicant education, documentation, and compliance monitoring.
- Supervision and Staff Development
- Provides direct supervision, coaching, and professional development to the admission team.
- Fosters a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, inclusive excellence, and continuous improvement.
- Cross-Divisional Collaboration
- Collaborates with Marketing and Communication, Academic Affairs, Athletics, Financial Aid, and Student Life to create seamless, student-centered experiences across the enrollment pipeline.
- Data and Technology Integration
- Leverages CRM systems, analytics tools, and performance dashboards to monitor progress toward enrollment targets.
- Institutional Representation and Visibility
- Represents the College at regional and national conferences, recruitment fairs, and community events.
- Admissions Operations
- Oversees application review and selection processes, ensuring consistent, holistic, and mission-aligned admission decisions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in a college/university admissions office with a record of increasing leadership responsibility.
- Proven supervisory experience developing and managing a high-performing, cohesive team.
- Strong acumen with technology, report writing, and PowerPoint presentations.
- Advanced experience with CRM system use, data analytics, and integrated enrollment marketing is preferred.
