The University of Maine at Augusta is seeking applicants for a full-time Assistant Director of Admissions. The Assistant Director is primarily responsible for assisting in the oversight of off-campus recruitment programs, high schools, and community college onsite admissions, in and out-of-state territory management, guidance counselor relations, and department/faculty collaboration on program-specific information sessions. The Assistant Director collaborates closely with the Director of Admissions in directing recruitment operations and provides admissions counselors with leadership and the support needed to achieve university admission goals.
Complete job description (linked information).
Salary: The hiring salary range for this position is in the high 40s and is commensurate with training, education, and experience and will take into consideration the salary of current UMS employees for transfer/promotion.
Benefits: The University provides a highly competitive benefits package that includes: holidays, vacation, and sick time; health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short and long-term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and their eligible dependents; a 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% university contribution, and more. View our Benefits Information Summary to learn more (linked information).
About the University (linked information): UMA transforms the lives of students of every age and background across the State of Maine and beyond through access to high-quality distance and on-site education, excellence in student support, civic engagement, and professional and liberal arts programs.
UMA is the third-largest public university in Maine. In addition to its main campus in the state’s capital, UMA also serves students at its campus in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers around the state. With its multiple locations and long-term expertise in online and distance learning, UMA is generally considered the University of Choice for Mainers of all ages who want to attend college without uprooting their lives.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to work simultaneously with multiple projects and timelines.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong technical skills, including demonstrated familiarity with PeopleSoft, spreadsheets, databases, CRMs, and Microsoft Office Suite
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience
- Two to four years of higher education admissions experience
- Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communications
- Demonstrated strong organizational, planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Licenses/Certifications: N/A
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- Five or more years of successful higher education recruitment experience
- Experience in higher education admissions and/or enrollment
Applicants must complete an online application and submit a cover letter and resume at https://uma.hiretouch.com/. Materials must be submitted via "Apply for Position" below. You will need to create an applicant profile and upload:
- a cover letter that fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications
- a resume/curriculum vitae
- contact information for three professional references.
You will also need to complete the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status form. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa Sponsorship support.
Review of applications will begin on May 20, 2024. Materials received after May 19, 2024, will be considered at the discretion of the university.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine at Augusta does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207-581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).